I am scared. Scared to death. Well not really. I was just exaggerating. LOL.

I was recently invited by a classmate of mine in my masters class who is currently the dean of one of the universities here in Cebu to be a part-time teacher. Should I grab the opportunity?

To teach is not just a profession. It is a responsibility. I don’t want to teach just to earn money. Well, practically speaking, I really can earn money! Instead of just staying home after getting out of work, tapping on my keyboard, chatting with friends, surfing the net, or talking to Shobe (my rabbit), I should instead convert this time into “gold” .. or should I say “pesos”. Then I could save more!!! Wow, it’s like drifting into wonderland and imagining great things. Everything is too easy to say – but I should think before I decide. Teaching could take 4 hours of my day – which includes traveling from work to the university and back(not including the preparing of lesson plan and checking of papers). But this could really improve my personality (I really am looking forward to mingling with students and help them in my small meager ways), and fatten up my pockets!;) And I should be prepared. Being a teacher is not as easy as it sounds. I have to teach the right information and the essentials. Not just teaching for the heck of teaching. And I should be ready – not just mentally but also emotionally. Physically? Well I really don’t care as long as I get to reach the blackboard/whiteboard. Hahaha. I am yet to make my application letter(my resume’s always ready though). Heeeeelp! Elp..

I’m 60% decided. I’d appreciate any inputs. Or any experiences.

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The offer: computer science teacher – this could include C/Java basics, introduction to computer science concepts, and data structures. I look forward to teaching these things… but because of my “perfectionist” attitude, I’m kinda scared.