What Should I Do When I Grow Up?

So now I'm enrolled in an online university. I've taken two blocks of classes, on week 4 of my third block of classes. I'm carrying a 4.0 gpa. My major is accounting. I'm also taking an 8 week tax preparation course, and have a guaranteed seasonal, part-time job with Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services (providing I pass the course). What should I do when I grow up?

I've always wanted to be a teacher. Ever since I was little, I would teach my dolls. I would line them up in a row. I had a chalkboard and lots of chalk. I would put math problems on the board. I would teach them math, spelling, and anything I felt like teaching.

I also excel at math. Not in my head, mind you, but on paper. I just get numbers. Some people don't get numbers, but I do.

Now, my problem. Do I continue with the accounting degree, get my bachelor's, then sit for the CPA exam? They make great money! I could open my own business. That's what I want to do, ultimately.

Or, do I change majors and move towards teaching elementary or middle school students? I do not think I could deal with high school students. They are rude and obnoxious, like most adults today. The time off would be awesome. Look at all the times schools have off! And having summers off would be great, too! Would I be able to teach children? Do I have the patience? Teachers are not paid that well, but their benefits are great, time off is great, the hours aren't too bad. There will be grading all those papers and stuff. Parent Teacher conferences. I just do not know if I could be a teacher.

This is something I have to look into. Maybe check my local school and see if they will give me a tour, maybe let me observe for a day. I doubt they will let me do that, but I can call and ask.

If I go on with the associates in Accounting, I can get a job with just an associates degree. I can then work on my bachelor's and possibly have the tuition paid for by my employer. There are many tax breaks and free money for those going into teaching. I could possibly have my tuition paid for now. Teaching, however, requires being hired by a school district, then you have to be a substitute teacher until a permanent spot opens up. Can I teach various subjects?

I will have to call my academic adviser at school and talk to her. I'll have to see what she thinks.

This is a very big decision I need to make. I just don't think I have the patience to teach. Sometimes I just want to pull my hair out and run away screaming like a school girl!

Any thoughts?