So I'm really considering quitting my job. I'm a teacher and it's just too much. I feel guilty when I'm at work and then when I'm at home I feel guilty about not working on all the school stuff I need to get done. My husband is constantly telling me what a bad mood I'm in at the end of the day. It's not worth all the stress in my life. We were discussing it the ither day and dh said go ahead and quit right now if I'm that unhappy but I don't want to quit u til the end of the year. I woukd also have something else lined up before quitting. I was thinking I could tutor and subbing. Anyone else have any other ideas of what I could do with an education degree?
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For now, can you switch up anything in your classroom? I don't know how much control you have over what you teach. When I get in that mood, I try to vary what I'm doing with my students and do something I will enjoy.
Our school is frustrating me right now too- we are in mediation for our contract and get paid very poorly. I am waiting for a job to open up at the local college so I can apply there! They only teach 15 hours a week and get paid twice as much.
GIRL!!! I could have written this post myself. As bad as it sounds, I hate my job. I have a Master's in Special Education and I will have another Master's in Administration and Supervision in May. In my district they do have homeschooling too. K-12.com or maybe a museum in your area of expertise. You could also try one of those specialty centers that do intensive tutoring. I'm looking for options as well without having to travel so much.
@msameera25 What is corporate education?
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I definitely agree that you should finish out the school year. I too have heard that districts can come after your teaching certificate if you break your contract. And I agree that finding future teaching jobs would be be very difficult in most situations if you leave early. If you know for sure you don't want to work in education this might work but otherwise, I'd avoid it.
I taught for 5 years but got to the point where I became frustrated. I had to learn that you never get ahead in teaching there is always more that needs to be done. I ended up working on my masters in counseling during those 5 years. And have now worked as a counselor for last 3 years. Much more enjoyable for me and less workload compared to teaching. YOu may consider looking into before or after school care for your school, reading teacher positions (ours teach small groups to struggling readers), homebound teacher, nannying, community college, zoos, nature centers or other places you may take a field trip to, teacher aid (less pay but wouldn't have to take work home), or daycare director.
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Nov siggy challenge: animals eating Thanksgiving food
Rhys - born 04.17.2013
Harry - born 04.18.2016