of course they're underappreciated. "if you can't do, teach." what a horrible horrible thing to say, but people do. and some people actually go about proving them right. but when no one wants to teach, it's hard to keep the standards of teachers high. people like me who actually WANT to do this are rarities and often sidetracked into other things.

you i could see teaching on the college level, someday, but not anytime soon.

plus i don't think riot gear suits you ;)