WARNING: EXTREMELY SARCASTIC CONTENT

To the extremely nosy and opinionated gentleman I encountered recently at Starbucks, thank you of your inspiration in the making of this article.

1. "I hope you're okay with being poor."

And I hope you're okay with the fact that I may or may not completely overlook your sassy comment. Money isn't the most important thing in the world. If you aren't doing what you absolutely love in life, even if your income is high, your level of joy will be low.

2. "You'll have half the year off, that will be so easy."

Think again. That other half of the year will most likely be spent working another job, preparing a classroom, and dreaming up fun activities and lessons to do the following school year. Nice thought, though.

3. "But those who cannot do, teach."

Come again? Don't mind me as I'm pouring knowledge into future generations of doctors, lawyers, astronauts, and educators year after year. It is simply because "I cannot do."

4. "We all have been to elementary school, so it can't be that hard to teach."

We have all been to the doctor's office as well, but does that make you qualified to diagnose an illness?

5. "So, you're like a babysitter?"

Don't even get me started.

6. "Wanna know the best way to be a teacher? Don't be one. They suck."

This is a personal favorite; a recent encounter with a total stranger on my college campus. In the most loving way possible, I simply asked why this individual was in college if he felt that way toward educators. After all, if it weren't for educators, he wouldn't be where he is today.