Former teachers.
These former educators left teaching for jobs that offered more resources and support.
  • Since 2020, teachers have been more vocal about quitting their jobs.
  • Educators are leaving the classroom for easier roles at stores, restaurants, and cruise ships.
  • These five former teachers share what finally led them to quit and where they work now.

Many teachers are burning out and quitting their jobs. They're putting years, and sometimes decades, of experience behind them to find less stressful work.