We want to love all about what create teaching worth it .

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to share theirnightmare encounterswith students that made them want to quit. While many teachers shared some truly heartbreaking and shocking stories, a few still mentioned how much they loved their jobs.

So, teachers, let’s be positive: What moment from your job made you realize how much you love it?

Maybe you had a struggling student but saw them have a significant breakthrough after being in your class. You might even keep in touch with them to this day and are always happy to learn about their success.

Maybe you had a stellar lesson plan one day and finally saw your students fully engaged and excited to learn after feeling like you hadn’t been getting through to them for so long.

You might have even gotten through to the administration and solved some deep-rooted issues your school was having, benefiting students for years to come.

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We want to know all about what makes teaching worth it.

Teacher stands by the board as a student raises hand in a classroom. Other students are seated, engaged in the lesson

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Teacher smiling at students raising hands in a classroom

Three teachers discussing in a bright classroom, sitting and gesturing with casual attire