"You were very inspiring as a teacher...Thank you for cultivating my curiosity". I can't even describe the joy this brings. The reassurance knowing that I left a positive impact on my students makes me believe that I chose the right career as a scientist. #AcademicChatter

With the negatitivity that's happening it's very easy to fall into the abyss of feeling lost in our careers. The burden of moving online can make us think that what we are doing is pointless.To see the people we care about appreciate our hard work is incredibly energizing.

This thread's a good way to share my teaching experience I was terrified of teaching. Absolutely terrified. My then-supervisor always brought up the idea of me teaching but I can't imagine myself teaching at the institute where I got my BSc, let alone teach service courses.