Is it only when you have to sign your contract or daily? I stayed in the classroom too long. I learned in year one or two that most teachers leave by year five. By year five I did want a change, desperately. New campus? Same problems. New district? Same problems. Charter school? Different, but still not working.
I applied online to EVERYTHING I saw, good for me or not. It got me nowhere. I was lost, confused, and frustrated. After seven years in the classroom, I did finally get my big break but because I had no guidance, no advice, no mentor, no coach, I struggled in my transition.
This guidebook has been a labor of love, and I’m glad to share it with you. I’ve been out of the classroom for 10 years now. I grew from entry-level roles into a corporate executive. My stories, my experiences, and being able to share what works and what doesn’t make me excited for teachers who want a career change. who want to wake up every morning and live the life they desire, a life they deserve.
It turns out that teaching wasn’t for me. After seven years teaching several subjects in high school Social Studies courses and coaching several sports at the middle and high school levels, I was exhausted, burnt out, and needed a career that could financially support me.
I found sales enablement which has allowed me to combine my passion of helping others grow and find success as well as coach a team to an outcome. My spare time is spent with my family and friends- and hopefully the beach on occasion.
