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I quit teaching to work at Costco and I'm much happier. I never thought I'd leave my dream job, but these 5 things drove me out.

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 05:10

a woman sitting in front of tulips — Janelle Schuurman.
Courtesy of Janelle Schuurman

Careers, BI-freelancer, Teaching, Teachers, elementary-school, Michigan, safety

A teacher who took a pay cut of over $80,000 after moving from California to Florida explains the struggles teachers face, and what she wishes people knew about the job

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 06:43

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Teacher and students in a classroom — Sarah, not pictured and a pseudonym, wishes parents knew how hard the job can be.
manonallard/Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Teachers, Careers, Education, pay-cut

I moved to Texas from California. I was nervous to live here, but the people are friendlier than I expected.

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:10

a woman talks a selfie in front of the ocean — Brianna Mckiddy.
Courtesy of Brianna Mckiddy

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Relocation, California, Texas, Houston, teacher

I moved to a tiny Alaskan village and worked as a teacher to 5 students. I was able to save $1,000 a month, see the Northern Lights, and walk on glaciers.

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 05:18

Tech Insider : Travel

Taryn in front of a mountain background. — null
Courtesy of Taryn Williams

Real Estate, Alaska, Teaching, cost-of-living, Travel, villages, contributor-2023

I quit my job as a newspaper columnist and became a high school teacher

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 06:17

Lucy Kellaway carrying books whilst wearing a white shirt and glasses — Lucy Kellaway now teaches business studies and economics.
Lucy Kellaway

Careers, weekend-bi-uk-feature, personal-essay, Teaching, Careers, columnist, the-financial-times

'I quit teaching because we do so much unpaid work outside of working hours': Former teachers share the jobs they got after burning out

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 05:18

Former teachers. — These former educators left teaching for jobs that offered more resources and support.
Insider

Careers, Teachers, Teaching, America's Teaching Crisis, Quitting, back to school, landing page

Idaho's Teacher of the Year fled the state after conservative parents attacked her for being an LGBTQ+ ally

Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:02

An empty classroom. — An empty classroom.
Getty Images.

Education, LGBTQ, Teaching, far-right extremism, Black Lives Matter, Speed desk, insider news

I moved to Japan to teach on a US military base. The whole experience cost me thousands when the job didn't work out.

Mon, 08/07/2023 - 05:00

a woman stands next to a rainbow sign that says Okinawa on a beach — Brianna Stultz in Okinawa, Japan.
Courtesy of Brianna Stultz

Careers, BI-freelancer, Teachers, Japan, Arizona, Military Bases, Working Abroad

Teacher transitions from the classroom to a major accounting firm — and reminds others 'you haven't just taught'

Sat, 03/25/2023 - 07:00

michael sanders wearing a white polo and jeans standing in front of a pwc printed background under an arch of orange and red balloons — Michael Sanders is now a CEO Action for Racial Equity Fellow at PwC.
Courtesy of Michael Sanders

Careers, Tech Insider, News, Teaching, PwC, Consulting, Career transition

I left teaching after 5 years because the long hours, low pay, and constant stress were unsustainable. I finally feel like I have my life back again.

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 06:46

Mahala Kuehne — Mahala Kuehne says she still experiences her favorite parts of teaching in her current job at a nonprofit, just without the stress and burnout.
Mahala Kuehne

Careers, Strategy, Education, as told to, Teaching, Teachers, Quit

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