The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of preservice teacher self-efficacy expectations, emotional intelligence,expectations, and satisfaction with expectations of future work environment on their commitment to enter the teaching profession. The results initially suggest that preservice teachers’ personal and environmental expectations play an important role in their motivation to continue in the teacher education program and enter the teaching profession. The results also suggest that preservice teacher expectations influence their levels of satisfaction, which can be detrimental if perceived as unfavorable.