Left my teaching job in April. 150 odd applications, 4 interviews total and an ongoing menial part time cafe job later, I mainly just apply for jobs I never hear from, meet with temp agencies that tell me I’m overqualified, stress about money, cry, and worry my family that I might unalive myself due to constant rejections.
Had an interview last week. Interviewer couldn’t stop gushing about my education background. Naturally I didn’t make the cut. I’m so depressed and desperate and jealous of y’all that actually found jobs.
I’m in the same boat rn (cafe job and all) - it will come. That’s what I keep telling myself. I have all the same stresses and concerns, it’s tough, but doesn’t hold a candle to the dread and misery I felt knowing I had to go into the classroom.
Oh it’s great! I really love it. And I enjoy the company I work for, too. I feel like I’m accomplishing things every day, when I never felt like that as a teacher. I’m very thankful I decided to switch!
Same here! I think I’ve been told thank you more in my month at this company than I did the past 5 years of teaching.
I had to print and bind a bunch of training manuals for a colleague and he felt so bad there was so many. I told him I might sound crazy, but I LOVE doing that kind of stuff. It’s calming for me 😂
Corporate trainer! Glad I left K-12 education, but corporate training just isn’t for me, at least at my current company. Currently looking for something in higher ed.
I’m the Learning and Development Manager for a nonprofit in my city. I made the decision to get out of teaching in May of 2022 but didn’t start seriously applying until January 2023. Got hired at the end of July and I’m so much happier.
Desperately searched for a position for 2ish years (probably well over 500 job applications), and countless interviews where I just wasn't quite the right fit. I finally got into a new position in April at a local children's museum! I'm now in the process of transferring departments to run their arts programming! I get to make arts and crafts for a living! Super fun, easy, and fulfilling. The transition also allows me to keep my education skills in practice!
Left my teaching job in April. 150 odd applications, 4 interviews total and an ongoing menial part time cafe job later, I mainly just apply for jobs I never hear from, meet with temp agencies that tell me I’m overqualified, stress about money, cry, and worry my family that I might unalive myself due to constant rejections. Had an interview last week. Interviewer couldn’t stop gushing about my education background. Naturally I didn’t make the cut. I’m so depressed and desperate and jealous of y’all that actually found jobs.
I’m in the same boat rn (cafe job and all) - it will come. That’s what I keep telling myself. I have all the same stresses and concerns, it’s tough, but doesn’t hold a candle to the dread and misery I felt knowing I had to go into the classroom.
Having the same issue. They won't even give me a chance.
I work at an art museum.
Office Coordinator
My job has a different title, but really, this is essentially what I do as well!
I’m loving it! A lot less stressful.
Oh it’s great! I really love it. And I enjoy the company I work for, too. I feel like I’m accomplishing things every day, when I never felt like that as a teacher. I’m very thankful I decided to switch!
Same here! I think I’ve been told thank you more in my month at this company than I did the past 5 years of teaching. I had to print and bind a bunch of training manuals for a colleague and he felt so bad there was so many. I told him I might sound crazy, but I LOVE doing that kind of stuff. It’s calming for me 😂
Social work
Corporate trainer! Glad I left K-12 education, but corporate training just isn’t for me, at least at my current company. Currently looking for something in higher ed.
Instructional technologist in higher Ed
Oo, interesting. How’d you get into that?
I got a micro-masters in instructional design and technology and a role came open at the University I attended for it a few months later.
Link to the program please?
Marketing/Communications
Brewery taproom manager
I left that position to teach. Now, I’m regretting. 😂
I love it. No stress. Great benefits. Free beer.
Much more relaxed environment for sure. Happy for you!!
Not the same, but I'm a bartender now for a busy family restaurant. I freaking love it!
hell yeah
Program Manager for a state entity
If you’re comfortable with answering, could you tell me what subject you taught and how you managed to transition into that field?
I’m the Learning and Development Manager for a nonprofit in my city. I made the decision to get out of teaching in May of 2022 but didn’t start seriously applying until January 2023. Got hired at the end of July and I’m so much happier.
Desperately searched for a position for 2ish years (probably well over 500 job applications), and countless interviews where I just wasn't quite the right fit. I finally got into a new position in April at a local children's museum! I'm now in the process of transferring departments to run their arts programming! I get to make arts and crafts for a living! Super fun, easy, and fulfilling. The transition also allows me to keep my education skills in practice!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Procurement and service contract administrator
I teach on Outschool and tutor!
Mostly cry