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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

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'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.
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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

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I quit my job as a teacher after 6 years to work in tech sales. I make $20,000 more, have greater flexibility in my day, and am so much happier now.

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 06:51

former teacher Holly Acre — Holly Acre left teaching after six years for a job in tech sales. She says the difference in her life is "night and day."
Holly Acre

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I quit my job as a math teacher to become a long-haul truck driver. The job is challenging and I miss my students, but I don't see myself going back anytime soon.

Sat, 03/04/2023 - 06:45

Vanita Johnson, a truck driver based in Atlanta, Georgia, takes a selfie with her white truck. — Vanita Johnson got her commercial driver's license in November 2020, after 13 years working in the education industry in various roles, including substitute teacher, administrative assistant, and sixth grade math teacher.
Courtesy of Vanita Johnson

Transportation, Careers, as told to, Truck driver, Truckers, career change, Teaching

I moved to a tiny Alaskan village to be a teacher. I earn $15,000 more than in other states and only have 5 students.

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 12:45

Williams in Alaska. — Taryn Williams is a teacher in Alaska.
Taryn Williams/Insider

Careers, Nordic, Features, Teachers, Alaska, Native American Land, Native American History Month

As his beliefs have seeped into homes and classrooms, children as young as 11 think Andrew Tate is their 'god'

Sun, 01/29/2023 - 06:52

Andrew Tate leaves DIICOT — Andrew Tate leaves the HQ of Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism after being questioned on January 25.
MIHAI BARBU/Getty Images

Education, Andrew Tate, Teachers, Teaching, Students, school, Children

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