You've made the courageous decision to embark on a new career path, but you can't shake off the guilt and sadness of leaving your students behind. We get it, and we're here to help. Let's dive into some practical strategies on how to cope with the guilt of saying goodbye to your students and ... Read More about How to Cope with the Guilt of Saying Goodbye to Your Students
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5 Signs It Is Time to Leave The Classroom for a New Career
When you first decided to become a teacher, you may have envisioned a career filled with joy and growth. You were going to influence the minds of future generations, leave a lasting impact, and enjoy the many breaks and holidays afforded to teachers. Unfortunately, the realities of the ... Read More about 5 Signs It Is Time to Leave The Classroom for a New Career
Breaking the I’m Just a Teacher Myth
Teaching can be tough, right? Please… that’s the understatement of the year. It's a job that demands a lot of us – long hours, tough students, and limited resources. And sometimes, despite our love for educating and helping our students, we start to feel like it's time to move on to something new. ... Read More about Breaking the I’m Just a Teacher Myth
7 Money Questions To Ask Before You Exit Teaching
Teaching is tough right now, perhaps tougher than ever before. And that means a lot of teachers are dreaming of leaving the disrespect, unreasonable demands, and sometimes toxic work environment that has become the norm in too many schools. While there are many, many questions we need to ask ... Read More about 7 Money Questions To Ask Before You Exit Teaching
20 Side Hustles Teachers Can Do While Still Teaching
In an ideal world, teachers wouldn't need a side hustle or an extra job. However, the truth is that it simply isn't the best-paying job in the world, no matter how noble and rewarding it may be. So it's a good thing there's plenty of part-time and freelance work to earn extra cash. In fact, we have ... Read More about 20 Side Hustles Teachers Can Do While Still Teaching
5 Jobs To Do While Transitioning From Teaching
Jumping from one career path to another can feel terrifying. You start worrying about where you’ll get insurance or whether you’re going in the right direction in life. While both issues aren’t entirely unfounded, your fears can hold you back from enjoying new experiences and lessons. The best way ... Read More about 5 Jobs To Do While Transitioning From Teaching
What’s Holding You Back In Your Life After Teaching?
Have you ever tried running with weights on? It can be exhausting. As a former basketball player and coach, there were many practices where we would be connected to a weight sled of 75 extra pounds. No matter how hard the person ran, that weight sled held her back from ever coming in first in the ... Read More about What’s Holding You Back In Your Life After Teaching?
Transitioning From Teacher to Author
Read former teacher Vicky Weber's exciting story as she shares the steps she took in transitioning from teacher to author. Bucket list revisited My husband has always had artistic hobbies and I’ve truly enjoyed supporting him in those endeavors, but I never thought to pursue my own. Until one ... Read More about Transitioning From Teacher to Author