This story strikes home with me. Like the author, I too picked up an MAT, taught for a couple years, and then left the field to pursue other opportunities. In

This story strikes home with me. Like the author, I too picked up an MAT, taught for a couple years, and then left the field to pursue other opportunities. In the 3-4 years since I left, I have worked a lot less, made a lot more, and feel much more respected in what I do.