My closest friend is a teacher and I'm considering a career change into education, but every time I try to talk honestly about my doubts and fears about the profession, they get defensive and start lecturing me about the nobility of teaching. I want their guidance but I feel like I can't express genuine uncertainty without them taking it as criticism of their life choices.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire for honest mentorship is colliding with the mentor's need to defend their own path, making authentic exploration impossible.
“Where Are You with Education & Learning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.