Leaving teaching changed my life. I learned that I’m not actually clinically depressed and I don’t have anxiety. I was just entering the gates of Hell every day. What a relief it is to have that weight off of me.

@astarisborn9820

4 ай бұрын

I realized this too! 🙌🏽

@ShaylaWynn

3 ай бұрын

So what do you do now

@wotizit

3 ай бұрын

Life ​@@ShaylaWynn

@sarawashington5485

Ай бұрын

GOOD FOR YOU👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕

@asuevill

Ай бұрын

Same here!!! 🙏 Amen 🙌 That is EXACTLY how I feel. The shackles are gone 👏🏼

I’ve been teaching for 4 years. I’m resigning this year and I can’t wait!!! Woohoooooo

@firelionguurl

Жыл бұрын

I hope you have fun after you quit

@MzNoir_Rain444

Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy!! Congrats 🎉

@lexi7749

Жыл бұрын

What are you doing now? I need to know my options

@flea7510

9 ай бұрын

​@@lexi7749I'm with you ...

@pachelbel1

8 ай бұрын

Can you tell us specifically why you resigned. I hear my district’s teachers and admin constantly complain about how hard and stressful teaching is and how much it’s changed, but they never say how. I have two teen daughters interested in teaching. I don’t want them scared away or regretting they’re decision because of things that are going on in the schools today that can be remedied and shouldn’t be happening at all. How much is the focus on social issues (gay, trans, race, guns, environment, etc.) a nd all the change in curriculum, professional development centered around these issues. drag on your love of teaching and a cause of stress and anxiety among both teachers and students?

Kudos to you for 18 years of service.

I quit after 3 years……horrible parents, no admin support, and constant criticism. Abuses from children are at an all time high. I worked 24/7 with Zero funding….90 percent of my salary went to pay for my own supplies. Misbehaving students, sent to principal received cupcakes and behavior reports were deleted by her, so superintendent didn’t see them. Being physically threatened by a fifth grader, threatened with my job by a 6th grader and then FORCED to have lunch with them (to make friends with them) and give up my planning period for other teachers misbehaving students, was it.

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. Sounds like you did not have anything good going for you. No one understands how hard it is until you are actually living it. I hope so much things change in the coming years. Good luck to you.

@richardwestwood8212

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you quit, no one wants to stay at that cost. You have only one life to live ❤

@davidlowe6960

11 ай бұрын

I wanted to get into education so bad, since I was little but hearing those experiences really makes me sad. I’m so sorry you went through that!!

@barnes80

10 ай бұрын

Screw that. Kids need that butt busted like the old days.

@ChopperChad

5 ай бұрын

You didn’t spend 90% of your salary on supplies. Details and accuracy matter and that statement throws into question the validity your other complaints.

I think the most common issue is still out of co trol students getting ZERO! consequences, its unfair on staff and other pupils who really want to learn.

I myself are part of the new “batch” of teachers graduating next month. Besides the ridiculous amount of work, sacrifice and debt that takes to be teacher, I no longer wish to be a preschool teacher. Everyone holds teachers accountable for every single problem to say the least. No thank you, I’ll study children’s development instead!

@twentynineteen4687

16 күн бұрын

I hear this often from student teachers! I don't blame you.

@SquirtlePower809

10 күн бұрын

I wish I had chosen a different profession. I'm on year 14 and my life is miserable because of teaching.

@PrincessPowerranger

8 күн бұрын

​@SquirtlePower809 please come teach I thailand, thai students are incredible and the country is like a tropical paradise

@IAteFire

3 күн бұрын

Yeah… don’t do it. I literally just resigned after feeling absolutely trapped for the past 3 years and it feels great! I’m going to open a bookstore with my partner soon and that’s an actual dream👍

My friend is a retired Naval combat officer. He took up teaching, and it lasted 1 year. I was informed that he couldn't take the disrespectful kids anymore. Informed me 11th graders with the reading level of a 4th grader. That he was forced to just pass them anyway.

Honestly, if you still want to teach and help kids, you can always do tutoring. It pays much better, you can just specialize in one subject, and if rude parents stop liking you, theyll just switch tutors. So you never really need to deal with nasty parents which is awesome! We need more tutors!

@user-sw6ks4hf7n

Ай бұрын

What tutoring companies do you recommend?

@lmills7753

Ай бұрын

How to get started

@rhondacalloway1462

28 күн бұрын

18-17years? Yeah, you're tired.. BLESSINGS to you!

@BillyHoagland

27 күн бұрын

Also for those wondering, i dont tutor, but my tutor recoomends this path. It pays very well - you really only need a bachelors degree, and companies will hire. It might help to have some experience teaching though

@joajoa3069

22 күн бұрын

@@BillyHoaglandBut what company?

Damn, it sucks that teachers are leaving in such massive numbers. I was thinking about getting into teaching high school but I changed my mind. I got my MBA in health-care instead. I hope feds and local governments get it together to bring teachers back. Thank you for all that you guys do, you guys are truly amazing.

@floorfloorfloor722

Жыл бұрын

I’m halfway through the teaching program but just found out 1 week ago how many hours teachers work per week. I’m now having to start over I guess lol

Leaving was the best thing I ever did for myself, good luck!

@teachandthrift

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I know it’s the best decision!

@gigalad4191

8 ай бұрын

Know a teacher who left the public school industry and started teaching homeschoolers once a week. She doesn’t even get paid, but they just wanted to teach in an environment where students actually cared, and where they didn’t have to teach to the test. Really happy where they are right now!!

@missmaryjanegreen

3 ай бұрын

@@ChicagoGuy77 I invested in peer to peer: car & home rentals.

I worked for a year as an Instructional Assistant. I’ve never felt more taken advantage of in my life. So glad I got out of that awful situation! Good for you for moving on!

I'm retiring after 25 years in Cali. I feel for the young teachers getting into the field. I already see burnout with "go-getter" teachers after 2-3 years in. Don't think they'll last past five.

@DR-hy6is

2 жыл бұрын

I did not finish student teaching. The parents can handle their own monstrous failures. I am moving on. Whole family is moving north and I am not doing active shooter training for a job that pays $40,000 per year. Hello, HR. Goodbye, people's stupid, shitty children.

@sreyno01

Жыл бұрын

I’m retiring also after almost 30 years. Wish I could have gotten out sooner.

@edubwalter3179

21 күн бұрын

It will be year 27 for me starting in April (30 yrs and i'm done!) I too feel sorry for young teachers. The chance of them doing 30 years in education will be almost impossible in this current climate!

Email your resignation to your administrator.

@DiscipleofHim

7 ай бұрын

Bingo

@wotizit

3 ай бұрын

They also resigned ...

I’m British and my mum is a Maths teacher in a UK secondary school. Honestly I worry about her so much, because she comes home every night absolutely shattered and has no energy left. Not only does she teach her classes and mark their work, deal with discipline, go on bus duty after school, attend meetings and so-on, but because of her experience, everyone expects her to do other colleagues’ work on top of what she already does. It’s so tough.

I started substitute teaching last year and during one of my assignments was offered a full time position. I turned it down. Not long after that, I became a long term sub. During that assignment I knew I would never do it full time. Too much has changed and no one wants to be held accountable-administration, students, or parent wise.

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s heartbreaking. There was a time when I felt I had the best job in the world. 😭😭😭

@elena7372

Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me more??? I am subbing now and started a long term sub one month ago. Today I hit a wall. I feel like im dying, because all of a sudden I'm doubting my entire career path. I just want to quit.

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

@@elena7372 what would you like to know? I’m not sure if you were asking me?

@user-yt6cy3gf8k

6 ай бұрын

I am in the same position. Atleast i finally have a salary… but wow the kids behaviors are seriously exacerbated by the parents and lack of consequences/ rewards.

@nunya5270

2 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of leaving full time teaching to seek employment as a permanent sub somewhere... thinking it might suit me better...but I worry if I'll find a position like that that also gives benefits and retirement etc. What's your experience been like?

I resigned after 34 years as an accomplished educator. I was DONE with being micromanaged and the lack of respect from parents and their children. Feb 7, 2023…I yelled in my best Scottish accent (think Mel Gibson in Braveheat) FREEEEEDDDDOOOOOMMMM‼️

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you!!!!!

@katekate4861

3 ай бұрын

Congrats!🎉I am planning to resign in three months. Can't wait!

After 10 years of abusive toxic middle school children staff & admin, i got a retiring teacher's reading specialist position on other side of school. No grading. no attendance. I can makey own schedule and Only 16 children total grades 3, 4, 5 It's a dream life, Jesus saved me. He heard my pleas. I still have to interact with awful coworkers, but the main sharks are still on their own miserable side of school. I am still on 6 blood pressure meds, but I am so grateful to be out of that hell.

I know this is already a year old, but the teacher shortage is exactly the same in the UK! Everyone leaving, and yet inspections still try and find faults in those who choose to stay.

I left this past December after 19 years. I feel so good, like the sun is shining again☀️

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

YES!!!!! I feel you 100%!!! I left like 9 months ago and I'm still pinching myself everyday. Congrats!!!!

I’m currently in my undergrad for Education. I decided midway to change my major. Even though I originally had the drive and the passion to go into the field, I knew I didn’t want to be in a position where unfortunately being underpaid, taken advantage of, dealing with rude students and rude parents to then eventually resign. Major props honestly for resigning.

@keciaaskew5166

Жыл бұрын

And I wanted to do my masters degree (MEd) in early childhood education

@elevatione2845

9 ай бұрын

what did you change to?

@dogmomofive7011

7 ай бұрын

33 year veteran. Good choice.

@Frooshchadfleadeegeehawk-he1tf

Ай бұрын

Congrats! Encourage others from the school of ed to get out NOW!

If you're going to teach, teach at the university level. Better pay, more autonomy and don't have to deal with parents.

@waleedkhalid7486

7 ай бұрын

I would argue that the pay is worse unless you have a full time position. Most college positions are adjunct positions which means they pay you a pittance.

@DisgruntledUSA

6 ай бұрын

@@waleedkhalid7486I couldn’t agree more. Universities across the country are bleeding money and cutting positions left and right. West Virginia University just cut ~ 30 programs and something like 140 faculty positions.

@user-og2wt3le4j

2 ай бұрын

University jobs are like winning a job lottery. They are few and far between. The majority of PhDs never find work in their field. But there are headaches dealing with university age students. And the occasional parent calls when their child gets bad grades. The only thing worse than a child is a grown adult who acts like a child. And there are plenty of university students like that.

@user-og2wt3le4j

2 ай бұрын

@@waleedkhalid7486 And contracts for teaching are not guaranteed. The pay is crap too.

@bradleycaffee4253

Ай бұрын

Better than half the university courses nationally are given by adjunct faculty. We are NOT well paid. We get a pittance -- poverty level pay.

I resigned last year after 10 years. I felt like it was going to kill me. It was a very difficult decision and it came with a lot of guilt. I’m feeling so much healthier and more sane. Turns out you don’t have to live that way.

@BluGiant14

8 ай бұрын

dealing with that right now. can't sleep, researching how to leave at 5 am because I'm over (some) of the kids.

All I can say is, hell yes, good move! Do not feel one bit bad! Life is too short and you have amazing things ahead of you! (Coming from someone who quit teaching and was shamed by her parents for doing so when I already felt bad about it).

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Ugh. I’m so sorry that happened to you but I’m so glad you were able to quit too! I’ve been shamed as well. It’s not fun. Thankfully my little circle is super supportive. Good luck to you!!!

How to retain teachers 1. Real consequences for students and parents who abuse people doing their job - no more excuses 2. Either reduce the admin load or pay teachers for the work they do after hours.

Leaving the profession needs to be talked about more. This one life really is all you have...please don't stay in a place as unbelievably toxic as teaching, if it's not right for you ❤️ you're not alone friends!

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%! I hope everyday that things start changing because so many of us are leaving.

@loomonda18

Жыл бұрын

@@teachandthrift ❤️❤️❤️

@kathyoneill4011

5 ай бұрын

You're so right It IS toxic

@nunya5270

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feeling of solidarity there! ✌🏽

I just finished my first year as a teacher and I’m not going back. The worst year of my life. Unrealistic expectations from administration and board members, followed up by absolutely no support or suggestions. Children who’s parents allow them to act like monsters and then criticize the teacher for disciplining their child. Immense pressure from all sides. I was told I no longer would have a job at the end of my FIRST school year and I’m honestly grateful. It was horrible.

@user-hv2rv9ox2y

10 ай бұрын

That is horrible and I hope you’re doing better. I’m a first year teacher. We are in the 2nd full week of school and it’s hard. I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. So much college can’t teach you. I love my assistant principal and my coaches and partner teacher are very supportive but I don’t think the school itself is the right fit for me. I’m doing first grade but next year I will look for a kindergarten position.

@CelesteJem

8 ай бұрын

Did you stay?

I retired after 20 years. It was one year earlier than I planned, but covid and stress conspired to give me a rare illness that is exacerbated by stress. Nasty kids, loco parents, and admin telling us we had to please the kids and parents at all costs with no accountability for the students made me have to go out a year early. I. Have. Never. Been. So. Happy. in at LEAST the last 10 years!!!!! Teaching is a dying profession thanks to disrespect, low pay, and zero student accountability!

I've been in the classroom for 10 years, just recently got my master's and certification in special education but after student teaching I knew I just didn't want to do this anymore let alone for the next 20 -30 years of my life. I'm feeling so stuck and lost.

@nunya5270

2 ай бұрын

I honestly felt the same way 7ish years ago when I graduated but I went forward into teaching anyway, so at least I wasn't wasting my degree and years of studying...my advice is NOT to do what I did because I still despise this career and I truly think that the stress toll it's had on my body over the years is shortening my life span. I'm dying to get out but can't seem to figure out how I'd ever find employment now that pays a similar salary to maintain my lifestyle. Please pray for us teachers stuck in these trenches 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I resigned after 3 years. I felt so much joy and peace after leaving. I will never go back or do that to myself again. Once I started a job with a work like balance, I’ve been so grateful everyday I wake up.

@teachandthrift

5 ай бұрын

It's shocking how much teaching takes out of you on a day to day basis and you don't even realize it until you get out. 😔

The school district my kids go to and might work at as a teacher in the next few years literally had an FBI investigation a few years ago because the abuse from students and parents got so bad to the point of teachers receiving death threats, and the admins were punishing teachers for reporting them! There was also a case of a student getting SA’d by another student and the teacher who reported it got punished by the administrators. When teachers were finally able to do their jobs, some known bullies at one of the schools rioted and had to be charged as adults!

I quit my adult éducation job here in France last year. Rude, entitled kids become rude, entitled adults. No regrets. Best of luck with your future job

I live in México and two days ago I quit my job as an english teacher in a private elementary school. Instead of teaching I spent half of the time in the classroom dealing with behaviour issues! It was so hard for me making such a decision but I think it was the best for my mental health. The problems continue because the kids face no consequences and most schools are afraid of loosing "clients"so they are being very soft. They fear parents reactions believe it or not! I got tired of it.

@DiscipleofHim

7 ай бұрын

You did the best thing. Mental health will be restored. Congratultations.

@EmpressEmpress-53

5 ай бұрын

Wow. Im an English Teacher in Taiwan dealing with the same thing. It's more like baby sitting than teaching. 🥱

@DiscipleofHim

5 ай бұрын

Get out...sales is way better @@EmpressEmpress-53

@OlmoQuetcy

22 күн бұрын

Is the same in PR (USA) administration is afraid of loosing clients. The amount of planing, referrals, small group activities ideas, centers, class projects everything with your own $ it is ridiculous. The administration still want more bulletin boards, more duties in cafeteria or back yard, and substituting for absent colleague. Disappointed if you get injured at work because decorating class ambience monthly, keeping track of school sites with short videos or collages of students work photos monthly.keeping the school page up date uploading lesson plans with video links related to skills addressed in lesson plans. Answering all emails from parents with in 24 hours. Returning students work graded writhing 24 hours. Reassuring absent students get class work and a teacher short video clip explains what to do. Sending sympathy from teachers and classmates notes or videos to sick students. I can go on and on , but I’m going to keep it simple I’m just quitting after 30 years. This job turned into sadly not what I had 20 years ago. Quit,Quit quiiiitttt.

I am still trying to figure out why they have what seems to be about a thousand prerequisites when they need so many teachers. I graduated with a Bachelor's and a Master's. I came back and told them I wanted to be a Spanish teacher, and therefore wanted to do the teaching credential. They said oh by the way you never took Health, Multicultural Diversity, or Health. Those are prerequisites. It took me a year and a half, as I was working. I came back and they said oh for Spanish, we added 3 more Spanish classes, after you graduated. It took me a couple of years to convince myself, okay take those 3 classes. I came back and tried to apply for a second Bachelor's degree, so I could take those classes, but it said we are not allowing a 2nd Bachelor's degree. Oh well, wow. I haven't even started and I am already tired of all the b.s.

18 years and did the same. Sometimes enough is enough

@BioudSami

3 ай бұрын

What's alterative?

@BioudSami

3 ай бұрын

What's alternative?

I got put in a priority pool list because they shifted how art and music was taught in our district (basically cutting jobs to "save" money) and making teachers become travel teachers. August rolls around and they never placed me for the 2022 school year even though they said they would. I took it as a sign from the universe and said Ok, that's fine I will resign, then got a nasty email threatening me that my certification would be revoked for quitting during a teacher shortage....I had to remind them, they cut my postion, they didn't place me at a school, and technically I could file for unemployment because they were the ones that broke contract not me....Crickets...

@chrisbecker4412

Жыл бұрын

I certainly hope you did file for unemployment!! Also, hope you're in a better position now!

@Shakera...

8 ай бұрын

I wanna know the outcome too

Children have hit teachers in my district and absolutely nothing was done. I’m trying my best to get out.

The ONLY teaching position worth having is Phys Ed and coaching, especially Football. The admin kisses their a55es and they get an added stipend. If the coach asks for XYZ, the admin jumps up to get it. Regular Ed teacher asks for basic supplies = nothing / buy your own. I resigned mid-year and was told to gather my personal belongings and go home. My room was absolutely desolate and bare when I got done. I did leave an 8' x 4' dry erase board that was mine because I could not get it in my vehicle. (Imagine that - going out of pocket for your own damn "chalk board.")

My son has been at his school for three years. In these three years, FOUR teachers have quit. I dont blame teachers, the pay alone is too little for the BS they have to deal with. Its got to be a super draining job as well.

I put in my resignation letter last November. It was my maiden year of teaching and I was under such extreme stress during those three months that my psychological health was in serious jeopardy. What did it for me was how people at my job made a mockery of my status as an Army veteran.

@judymiller8831

4 ай бұрын

Oh no. Disgusting!!! X

I’m so happy for you. I quit teaching too and I’m never looking back. ❤

@emilylepe2733

8 ай бұрын

Hello! I was looking into teaching but after this I’m having second thoughts. What did you get into instead?

I literally resigned as of January 5th of 2024. Loved my high school counseling job. Just could not afford it at all. Masters degree starting pay 48k. I work 2 jobs and with 2 little babies at home getting home at 730pm every day is not ideal. I know we don't to into education for the pay but we definitely don't go into it to be in a insane amount of debt either. They seriously need to change things in the educational field.

Best decision of my life was when I resigned after 10 years of teaching.

This whole blog is turning into a “Walk Away” movement. People Walking Away from the hellish profession of teaching. 7-year retired veteran here. My last school was the last straw. Principal harassed, threatened, and abused me for attempting to hold disrespectful students accountable. Principal blamed me for the students’ transgressions that they committed against me. The “You brought it on yourself” ideology. Principal made excuses for the disrespectful behavior of the students. Principal prohibited me from complaining to parents. I am now restoring my prior Mechanical Engineering career in the private sector. I would say the best thing about being separated from that dysfunctional cesspool that was my former employer - is that it gave me the freedom to tell that prejudiced tyrant principal what I thought of her without any sugar coating.

@ruthresetar5940

14 күн бұрын

Omg! This sounds like the principal that forced me to leave. One of the ways they get us is to isolate and gas-light us. It is maniacal.

I've been on my 1st year teaching and I'm resigning the whole profession. Bad district, lots of kids not taking accountability, and some parents who have no respect.

@colebaker___

Жыл бұрын

My exact situation. I knew it would be a struggle, but I didn’t expect to be a human punching bag for nearly 10 months

@vivid5203

8 ай бұрын

Me too!! Just took the ALC and started teaching for a few days and I’ve came to the conclusion that this job isn’t for me. I’m going to tough it out until the termination of my license which is (may 29th)

With what's going on in these schools , I don't blame the teachers, bus drivers and administration for getting out of there. Kudos

I’m in the same boat. After 17 years, I quit teaching this year, which was the most miserable year of teaching for me. 😢 I endured so much disrespect and abuse from 9 year olds; it’s mind blowing.

I’m quitting too. Trying to make it to the end of the year, but I’m not so sure I can make it. It’s become such a horrible and stressful environment.

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

I wrote how many days left on my board and kept it up to date. It really helped me make it to the end. Good luck!!!

@flea7510

9 ай бұрын

It's the micromanaging that's turning me off, as well as the curriculum that I feel isn't going to move, and support the students who've suffered during covid?

I usted to be ESL teacher, but I quit after 7 years, now I work as an interpreter tbh it was the best decision ever

I want to leave teaching middle school...I tried talking to my boss about why I didn't want to teach anymore and that I was thinking about leaving....and he told me,"most bosses would fire you for speaking like this...but I'm willing to work with you. If you left mid-year I can guarantee you'll never work as a teacher again."

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Please know how wrong that it and how toxic that principal sounds. It’s not okay and teachers everywhere aren’t being treated like they deserve. I’m not sure where you are located but I left mid year before and was hired back. There are lots of “leave teaching” Facebook groups that have been amazingly supportive for me that might interest you. Let me know if you need any more info. Good luck!

@motogirlz101

Жыл бұрын

I left midyear and I'm back teaching. Think about it. There's a major shortage. No one wants to be in the classroom. Look at all the openings there are right now, mid year. Don't worry. There are tons of openings.

@haroldconner2645

Жыл бұрын

Your principal told you a big fat lie you could go work anywhere in this environment

@VELVETBUNNi

Жыл бұрын

Left teaching 8th grade after 7 years. Your boss is toxic and a clown. Never depend on admin for emotional support or reasoning. There’s literally nothing to discuss, follow your inner authority & live your best life. When you’re in it, you’re deep in it and think it’s a huge deal, but it’s not. It’s a job like every other job, and this is YOUR life :) I’m happy now and you too will be!

@jenniejones9711

5 ай бұрын

Mine area was a limitation of medical and yet someone expect me to start over when I was trying to recover.

I never even thought of wanting to retire or resign 5 years or 10 years into teaching. It was the last 4-5 that broke me.

I left after a year due to budget cuts and went into corporate training. It was the best decision, and one of my elementary school teachers told me that when I saw her at an event

I wonder how many of her “Teacher Friendos” out there will quit their jobs, try real estate or some other dying profession, then be sitting in traffic on their way to work at age sixty two with no prospect of retirement, and wonder how they got into this fix? Remember teacher friends, if it’s a good idea, it will still be a good idea next summer. If it makes sense to retire in the middle of your summer vacation, fine. But you shouldn’t make a decision when you’re stressed out. And all jobs are tough. Remember that. Signed, a happy retiree with a nice pension.😀

@docbainl9504

6 ай бұрын

If you are a retired that means you've been teaching WAY BACK WHEN. Before things got really bad. You're judging from your past positive experience which seems outdated and probably over 30 years old. If you're not in the modern teaching scene I wouldn't be judging. Especially if you are retired now. Seriously this doesn't apply to your fairy tale. I'm not even a teacher and I understand.

@cmleoj

6 ай бұрын

@@docbainl9504 You making wild assumptions reminds me of that time Dick Cheney went hunting with a friend and wound up shooting the poor guy, Cheney’s aim being so poor. But your aim might be worse! You assume I’m a teacher. Well, I’m not. But I come from a family of teachers, some of whom are still in the profession. And I know people who bailed out and have no pension, and they’re bitter. Next time, consider all the angles before you assume you understand what is going on.

I’m 2 years into my college’s teaching program and seeing all these videos and comments pop up every day about quitting has me genuinely worried about my future. Maybe I should switch to another program…

@Why-gf2iw

6 ай бұрын

Switch while you can. Teaching sucks on every level. The 2 or 3 parents who will appreciate you is not worth the headache of everything you will have to deal with.

@sharinaross1865

10 күн бұрын

You might want to reevaluate before it's too late.

17 years of teaching??? You look really young for someone who is 40 years +

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm 44.

I left a long 26 year career it's hard. All the best. You can do this.

Eventually, they’ll just replace teachers with AI.

@valdabaker428

Ай бұрын

I totally agree with you.I have been reading many accounts from young, enthusiastic teachers who were abused and totally overworked.They will wait until AI is cheap enough for a nation wide conversion and then hire people to manage discipline and behavioural issues.The bottom line is always cost.

@andrewlayton9760

Ай бұрын

How is AI going to get kids to sit their behinds down and actually do the work?

I'm sad for the good kids that are still required to attend school. They dont get a choice; its mandatory.

Tomorrow is my first day in a new School its my 5th year in teaching field I am feeling like somebody is putting me inside the Jail for the next few years... Earning money 💰 is so damn difficult 😭😭😭

Just don't show up. They'll understand then 😂

I really think it's crazy how the biggest economy on Earth managed to destroy their education system in just a couple of decades. Aren't there good private schools in the US or Canada you can work at?

I resigned last week.. scary to make the jump but I spent my first month of summer DREADING next year, so I just knew it was time.

@flea7510

9 ай бұрын

How are you doing now? I'm so curious??!! ❤❤❤

@Jack-er6wi

9 ай бұрын

@@flea7510 honestly!? I might go back to teaching next year lol

this is my 35th year teaching in the public schools. i took a sabbatical at 10 years which helped me avoid burnout and quitting. ❤

I retired after 24 years. Took me a while to recover from the stress but I'm so much better now.

CONGRATS sis! Move forward and get on with living your best life❤❤❤

I hope you eventually got it done. My dream was to be teacher but that was crushed once I became a Para. Now I'm just ticking for the right time to quit my Para job.....#NYC

Hell yeah sister. I’m not a teacher but I’ve worked some crappy jobs. I’ve head the job is just too demanding. I wish you the best in ya new career.

Thank you for your 18 years of service to other ppl sweet kiddos

I made 39 years, finishing at the end of 2018 and it was THE best decision I’ve ever made. Rather too long in coming, but though I always worked with students with “challenging behaviours”, (many of whom were also often delightful), at least I didn’t have to deal with Covid and the many, MANY difficulties that caused staff in education. My commiserations to all those who’ve battled through THAT particular education sector clusterfu..dge!

The ship is sinking! Although things are much better here in Switzerland, we still have a big teacher shortage.

I’m so sorry you had to go through this ma’am. Blessings

Im quitting after almost 8 years of teaching Spanish and English in México 🎉 I worked at schools and privately. I learned from my students, and could get my own house, travel. However, it was getting draining after long time. Everything has Flown, something new else that I used to like got into this period of transition. 😊

I support you! I'm 60 years old and in our time teachers where equally as a parent, they can paw paw if you get bad behavior no problem..teachers use to hit us and then at home again by parents for not respecting the reacher, parents given perdition to hit cltheulyre children's for bad behavior 😂 imagine the children children's of this time in 10, 15 years😂 Run Forreeest!!!😂

I sub after a 32 year Air Force career. My military job was safer and more rewarding. I get about 3 potential assignments a day. I would NEVER teach full time

Im finally leaving after 15 years. No support, less funding, and when youre burnt out, they target you instead of supporting you. I have to work 3-4 jobs to survive as a teacher.

@tro166

4 ай бұрын

I would love to interview you on my podcast.

@LKYme

4 ай бұрын

@@tro166what's your podcast? I'm interested in hearing other's experiences. Currently a sub, but I'm unsure if I want to become a teacher.

You can’t have long term cohesion in the public school system when the system is literally set up into two different “classes” of folks. Teachers, students, and parents are made to listen and deal with the overly and overtly incompetent Admin systems in these schools. Job of the admin- it’s to go to school board meetings and pass out/recommend to who the NO BID contracts will go. It’s usually a board member or family member of the local school board. Ol’ Bill and Bob are the local electrician and plumber for the district where NEVER is there a proper fix to problems but rather a constant stream of tax dollars going to the dips#its who’ll never fix a problem one bc that would be helpful. Do away with admin (saving 2 to 3million per district per yr) and give the reigns to local education boards made up of the districts TEACHERS and parents.

It’s frustrating to work with toxic colleagues and students.

@nena8785

11 ай бұрын

Is it easier with 6 week olds to preschool ages to teach?

@artistamarporobic

11 ай бұрын

@@nena8785 From what i saw ,not. To much time and effort for each child. I work in high school and from 6 to 9 grade in Elementary school. I working for 17 years ,every year is harder ,respect yourself don’t work everything what they give you,be smart.Don’t give all energy in job,have time for your kids,family,job leave at job .

Thankfully those of you who are not mentally equipped to handle the profession got out and away from the kids. Quit teaching is a hashtag??? I’m a teacher who is of the belief it’s the best profession out there. It’s one of few true service jobs where impacts are felt for a lifetime. Yeah it has its challenges with standards, admin, and some community members, but none of those are why teachers become teachers. Y’all let other people dictate your mental space - meaning you had no biz with the kids anyway. ✌🏽

They’re gonna let you quit when you don’t show up on Monday 😂 joining the club with @honestteachervibe 💕

@teachandthrift

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!!! Well I’m trying to get to the end of the school year. My principal just needed me to do it sooner than later so she could fill my spot. 😒 I want to make sure and leave on good terms in case they come up with another 50K to pay teachers. 😂😂😂😂

I've been teaching for 4 days. Yeah DAYS, my family has worked in education for a long time. My brother has encouraged me to find work elsewhere. I'm probably not showing up to work tomorrow. I'm gonna sleep on it, but I'm almost certain I'm just not showing up. The vast majority of kids don't care, and are disrespectful. The school is incompetent to a nearly impressive level. They have made me feel like they don't even remember hiring me as I have no access to anything I need to even attempt a proper lesson or day of instruction. If the district that hired me is any indication of what other districts may be like there is no wonder there is a shortage. My ID badge doesn't even get me into the school and they had all weekend and all this week to fix that. Turns out other teachers also have broken ID badges, and they've been there all year.

@jesusgonzalez6751

9 ай бұрын

Run away from teaching! This is hell

I would send an email and send a hand written notice if I got that and tell them about the error page.

I'm actually resigning from my job as well... to become a teacher lol. I have a cushiony office job but it's boring. Being a teacher will be more fulfilling for me.

@JoelleThomas-xl4fx

Ай бұрын

boring is better than stressful

I have taught for 16 years and last 2 days ago l resigned

@teachandthrift

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!! I hope you have so much happiness!

@ALLinALL2013

Жыл бұрын

@@teachandthrift Thank you so much for your video. It has been weeks now. I try my best to miss it however, I don't even feel it, I can't. They gave a lot of burden to teachers. People out there, hear us. My message to the School administrators, parents and students. Please, value your teachers.

This is like serving the army in the middle of a war and decided that it isn't getting us nowhere but when you try to leave, they arrest you

Every teacher needs to quit!! It's one way to kickoff the Butlerian Revolution against AI!!!

Classic!!! This is reason # 7,562 to leave. I’ve got two more years and I’m out. I’ll bet they’ll figure it out once they notice that you’re not there one morning. Let’s see how long it takes… best wishes ❤

You look so young to be an eighteen year teacher. Bless you for sticking it out so long. Youth of today are disrespectful snots!

Respect to you, it’s sad that so many great educators that have a passion for teaching the next generation are coming to this. I know this is a year old but I would advise sending an email to HR that you have put your putting 2 week notice (if that’s the case with teachers) and go on from there. If they don’t comply then I personally would sue but that would be more strong you have to pull.

Send a Certified Return Receipt letter of resignation to your Board. CC is to your Supervisor and to your Principal (if diff). Maybe even include a screen shot of your several attempts to do it online. They should not be able to hold you hostage.

It sucks the teacher shortage is happening! I hope for the kids sake the future will resolve this issue. Good luck in ur future endeavors!

This is why I’m teaching abroad cause USA doesn’t appreciate us teachers

@awilliams4543

Ай бұрын

waste of time abroad NO PENSION there

They'll figure it out when you don't sign the next contract.

The worst students will make the BEST teachers.

So 😢 😢 sad. This is what happens when students have protection from their teacher but teachers have no protection from the students.

Thats amazing

The last time I had such a pretty teacher was grade 1.

The site is showing 'error' because they want to keep the teachers that are still in this profession. It is so sad that so many teachers are fed up, to the point that we want to resign!

these comments are kinda heartbreaking… i got the idea recently that i might want to be a teacher because the education system screwed me over real bad, and i wanted to help uplift the next generation properly in the way i never was, but it just straight up does not sound like it’d be an at all good environment for me at the moment. maybe there’s a reason i got screwed over, lol. hoping that someday education gets better for everyone involved and we stop leaving children behind

I'm in my 18th year and this may be my last one too.

I’m speaking it to existence. You will get to and through the resignation process.

We retired teachers should have a contest with cops. Which profession is worse - public school teacher or working as a white cop in a Democrat-run city?