Teaching comes with this unspoken rule: you have to love it, every single day. But what happens when you don’t? In this episode of Hall Pass, I dig into the myth that great teachers always “love the job” and why admitting you don’t is not only normal — it’s healthy. I share a story that changed how I see the system, my own years of overcommitting in the name of career advancement, and why stepping back helped me rediscover what actually matters. If you’ve ever whispered, “I don’t love this anymore”, this episode is your permission slip to breathe, reflect, and redefine what being a good teacher really means.