I feel the same saying "I'm a teacher" - there's a whole set of judgements there, and similiarly, our time is thieved and we're blamed for everything arguably going 'wrong' in the students lives (by society, students, and parents). I'd rather say I was a freaking housewife. Hell, I'd rather BE a housewife.

It's always hard being trapped in that busy loop. Certainly teachers say a lot of 'no' to social engagements because of the demands of their work.

I'm a fan of scheduling too - I 'bulk' write - saves my sanity and gives me a few days off platform. It's nice coming back and interacting with people. I still don't know when I'd quit that - I think I've realised it has to be all or nothing - a complete powerdown - disappearing - but even when I've started that I've lasted like two days and feel drawn back here. I'm gutted every time someone entirely quits.