We've often been told that we should never meet our heroes because there's a good chance that that meeting will just end up disappointing us and make us see them in a harsh, new light.
Unfortunately, some people have reported similar experiences when they enter a career that they've always dreamed of. Although many of us may expect that what we really want to do won't always fit the way we idealize it, some industries are sadly very good at turning those dreams into nightmares.
And as one Texas teacher expressed, that nightmare can only get worse for everyone if some important jobs aren't treated with appropriate respect.