Having been educated at the master's level in education and practicing the trade since then I can attest to the truthfulness of the assertion that it is neither glamorous nor is it particularly exciting.  It has its moments but taken as a whole . . .

But, you know, I think I pretty much knew that before I signed up for the degree.  "Glamorous and exciting" weren't on the brochure.  "Underpaid and overworked" were.

It is rewarding on SOOO many other levels though, no?  Like that special moment when you see the light go on in a student's eyes indicating that they really get what you are saying?  It is moments like those that make the long hours and short pay completely inconsequential.