Im not sure what my reason for writing this is. I don't know if I'm looking for support/ advice, or, I just want/ need to talk about this. I don't know where I'm going to go with this, either.
My job situation has changed so much, within the past year/ 2 years. I was/ am a woodworking teacher for grades K - 5, and I'm a draftsperson, assistant and whatnot, to a couple architects. My teaching job came to a halt, and my other work became limited, as the result of the pandemic.
Up until very recently, I've had hope and a positive outlook about everything returning to normal, eventually. I have missed working with kids, most of all / to the point that I can see just how important being around them (and having the opportunity to enrich their lives in some way), has meant to me, and to my psyche. I have been feeling down, loosing some hope, experiencing a lot of uncertainty, of late, although, attempting not to.
School has been back in session, as of October, with the exception of some arts and music classes, mine being one of them. My class was scheduled to resume after the winter break, however, then came a new variant and another surge. I have been getting more work at my other job, within the past week, which I am grateful for, but, I am also thinking about, how I could possibly start my own business, teaching woodworking, as I feel as though I cannot be sure when (or if), my classes will resume, at this juncture. I am just not sure how I would go about doing this, and, to be honest, I have so enjoyed working in an elementary school environment.
Anyway, I think my lack of contact with kids is beginning to catch up with me. They make me feel grounded and happy. I am in my element when I am surrounded by them, perhaps as I feel more like a child than I do, an adult.
That's all.
Thank you for reading/ being here.
My job situation has changed so much, within the past year/ 2 years. I was/ am a woodworking teacher for grades K - 5, and I'm a draftsperson, assistant and whatnot, to a couple architects. My teaching job came to a halt, and my other work became limited, as the result of the pandemic.
Up until very recently, I've had hope and a positive outlook about everything returning to normal, eventually. I have missed working with kids, most of all / to the point that I can see just how important being around them (and having the opportunity to enrich their lives in some way), has meant to me, and to my psyche. I have been feeling down, loosing some hope, experiencing a lot of uncertainty, of late, although, attempting not to.
School has been back in session, as of October, with the exception of some arts and music classes, mine being one of them. My class was scheduled to resume after the winter break, however, then came a new variant and another surge. I have been getting more work at my other job, within the past week, which I am grateful for, but, I am also thinking about, how I could possibly start my own business, teaching woodworking, as I feel as though I cannot be sure when (or if), my classes will resume, at this juncture. I am just not sure how I would go about doing this, and, to be honest, I have so enjoyed working in an elementary school environment.
Anyway, I think my lack of contact with kids is beginning to catch up with me. They make me feel grounded and happy. I am in my element when I am surrounded by them, perhaps as I feel more like a child than I do, an adult.
That's all.
Thank you for reading/ being here.
I`m impressed. Are you one of those wood-working teachers who are missing a finger because of a band saw incident? 
Starting your own business teaching woodworking sounds like a good idea, but I know it can be difficult to get it started. Don`t lose hope, things are hard now but things change eventually. As Au Naturel said, volunteering to work with children could be something, maybe it will make you feel better. I see you have a inquired about it, good luck with everything. I hope you get some good news.
