Immigrants, however, don't know what to expect when they arrive. In addition to Dr. O'Hara's prolific research record, he thoroughly enjoys teaching. Out of a class of forty, there may be four or five you where you see a light go on. They understand you and you see it in their eyes. They come back after graduation and tell me that what they learned in the classroom was meaningful and applies in the real work place.
People also have a misconception about teaching.
When in industry sales and marketing, I thought I was very busy. Today, I'm busier and working in a more unstructured environment. Here there is more planning and research takes time. But it's not the same pressure of someone looking over your shoulder.