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Considering a career change, but what to do?

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Posted by TexasTiger08

Member since Oct 2006

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:32 pm

I am a high school teacher, but because of extracurricular obligations, I find myself working every Saturday in October, and about half a dozen more throughout the year. I (and my fellow staff) begin work 5 weeks before other teachers. Practices from the beginning of school until the end of October are daily starting at 6:30 AM.

I’m not saying this as a complaint, just stating what my hours look like. During football season, I put in about 60 hours/week minimum. I’m getting burnt out, and I’m not afraid to admit it.

My main issue is that I don’t know what I want to do. In all honesty, I want a job that compensates me fairly for my time. I don’t feel like moving, and my wife is secure in what she does. There are times where I think I could handle some desk job from 9-5 or whatever. My teaching retirement and benefits are a plus, so I am not against taking a job at a middle school, but I’ve done that before and the kids can be a handful.

I don’t have certifications or experience in anything other than teaching, and I’d want a smooth transition into a new gig. Is there anybody on here who has left the teaching profession and gone in to something different?

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Posted by justaniceguy

Member since Sep 2020

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:32 pm to TexasTiger08

What is your degree

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Posted by Alyosha

Member since Nov 2020

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:33 pm to TexasTiger08

Sell mattresses

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Posted by monroetiger1

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:33 pm to TexasTiger08

I'm in the same boat. I'm trying to go 3 more years to get to 20, then will be getting out. I want to do some type of outside sales.

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Posted by Bottom9

Arsenal Til I Die

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:34 pm to TexasTiger08

Could you still teach and quit the extracurriculars?

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Posted by RATeamWannabe

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:34 pm to TexasTiger08

tuning the frick in

the hours coaching and teaching with how much has changed since I started 9 years ago has me feeling the same way

I'm getting my masters in admin now but honestly only did it bc it was free for the first two semesters, now I am paying out of pocket and i dont really have a desire to be an admin any time soon.

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Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:35 pm to TexasTiger08

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Is there anybody on here who has left the teaching profession and gone in to something different?

no, no one on here or anywhere else has ever done that, sorry we can't be of help

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Posted by brucevilanch

Fort Worth, Tejas

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:35 pm to TexasTiger08

Go manage a McDonald's.

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Posted by shel311

McKinney, Texas

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:35 pm to TexasTiger08

Admittedly, I don't know how the whole teacher/coach thing works, but it sounds like your issue is the time commitment from coaching.

Can't you just quit the coaching and keep teaching, then get all your Saturdays back?

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Posted by Tigers13

New Orleans

Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:35 pm to TexasTiger08

Get your real estate license. Know that it's not the ideal time to be switching professions but I'd imagine you've met and know a lot of people having taught as long as you have.

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Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:37 pm to Tigers13

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Get your real estate license.

I always thought the hs coaches' next move was into insurance sales

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Posted by Freight Joker

Member since Aug 2019

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:37 pm to TexasTiger08

We hired a former teacher/basketball coach last year for a sales position. He’ll make triple what he was making in about half the hours.

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Posted by cas4t

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:37 pm to TexasTiger08

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In all honesty, I want a job that compensates me fairly for my time. I don’t feel like moving, and my wife is secure in what she does.

Sales

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Posted by idlewatcher

Planet Arium

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:37 pm to TexasTiger08

CutCo knives is the way to go. Make a career out of it!

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Posted by CoachChappy

Member since May 2013

34172 posts

Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:38 pm to TexasTiger08

I gave up on the coaching years ago. Im still considering getting out of education. Ive been thinking about teaching online. I could do it remotely from my house instead of going to work. The pay seems to be right about the same.

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Posted by justaniceguy

Member since Sep 2020

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:38 pm to brucevilanch

I know you’re kidding but managers make pretty good money, have to work a shite ton though

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Posted by 777Tiger

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:39 pm to Freight Joker

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He’ll make triple what he was making in about half the hours.

not a subtle brag, shouldn't take much

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Posted by TheFonz

Somewhere in Louisiana

Member since Jul 2016

23053 posts

Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:39 pm to TexasTiger08

Office of Juvenile Justice is hiring. They're desperate because the whole juvenile justice system in this state is a shite-show. As a bonus, you'll likely come across some of your former students. The transition will be smooth - you'll get your arse kicked in the facilities because you can't lay hands on them, just like you get your arse kicked at school because you can't lay hands on them.

As long as you are actively converting oxygen into carbon dioxide, you're hired!

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Posted by Upperdecker

St. George, LA

Member since Nov 2014

33133 posts

Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:39 pm to TexasTiger08

So you want an easy career change with little effort or lifestyle change involved? Go to a different school. Or quit coaching and just teach. It’s going to take some effort to show you can do other things

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Posted by StringedInstruments

Member since Oct 2013

20768 posts

Posted on 10/3/22 at 2:39 pm to TexasTiger08

Are you tenured? If so, tell the principal they can find a new coach.

An old coworker of mine just quit teaching in the middle of this semester to take a job as a corporate trainer. He’s getting $7k more per year. He’ll work more throughout the year, but he’s now in a job that actually gives raises and promotions for good work.

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