satisfaction

I nourish a sense of satisfaction with the simple accomplishments of the day; getting up early, making coffee for my mom and me, walking, performing some activism, reminding myself that “movement of the muscles overcomes the defeatist babble of the brain.”

I quickly discovered I was pretty good at it, which kind of ignited my enjoyment and satisfaction I gained through cooking.

"It’s still a level of satisfaction that I feel is still sinking in because it is something I coveted and wanted to do for ever."

Turnover rates have slightly improved since, but teachers’ job satisfaction stands near a 50-year low, with a reported 55% considering leaving the profession earlier than they had planned.

“I’m retiring with a sense of satisfaction,” he said.