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re: Considering a career change, but what to do?
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:00 pm to TexasTiger08
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:00 pm to TexasTiger08
That definitely worked for one guy I know. 
He was definitely faking it.
He was definitely faking it.
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Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:00 pm to TexasTiger08
Look in the disaster recovery field. There are jobs for everything from business development, workforce training, construction managemnet, damage assessments, grant management, case management, disaster planning, etc. A lot of the jobs are remote. Most of the private companies pay fairly well. Check out GrantWorks, the Workforce Group, CSRS and Horne. You can travel as much as you want or not at all.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:02 pm to TexasTiger08
I've know several teachers move into educational sales and then ultimately into med device.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:02 pm to TexasTiger08
Work for the mafia.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:19 pm to ILurkThereforeIAm
I appreciate the serious answers. I’ll have to look in to some of these fields. I feel so removed from every day life that many of these suggestions never crossed my mind.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:26 pm to shel311
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Can't you just quit the coaching and keep teaching, then get all your Saturdays back?
I do music, so it comes with the territory. It’s a bit different than coaching, as they are usually teaching history or something else.
I could go to a middle school, get about $2000 less a year, but get WAY more hours back in my life. That’s one idea. I’m just mulling something entirely new at this point.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:31 pm to TexasTiger08
Just retired from education. Was teacher, coach, AD and bus driver . Definitely was burned out the last few years. Don’t know how many years you have in the system but retirement is not bad if you can get there. Maybe look to add some certifications to your license that may give you some flexibility
Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:41 pm to TexasTiger08
Quit coaching and just teach. Where ever you go you will start out at the bottom and you just aren't wired for corporate life. I know a few teachers who have made the switch and there are different challenges outside of teaching you are just unaware of.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 5:13 pm to idlewatcher
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CutCo knives is the way to go. Make a career out of it!
Don’t do this. I sold them in college and it was a great experience. I even own a full set now but it’s not a career move.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 5:17 pm to TexasTiger08
Come work three months of turnaround. It’s just 84 hours a week outside.
You’ll be happy to go back to the AC.
You’ll be happy to go back to the AC.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 5:48 pm to Aubie Spr96
ASVAB
Posted on 10/3/22 at 6:39 pm to TexasTiger08
I feel you. It really is getting more demanding than it used to be.
I get to work on Fridays around 5:30am and leave after midnight. You find yourself going to work early just to get stuff done without being bothered
There’s never enough time, but it’s hard to leave when it’s all you’ve done for a longggg time.
I get to work on Fridays around 5:30am and leave after midnight. You find yourself going to work early just to get stuff done without being bothered
There’s never enough time, but it’s hard to leave when it’s all you’ve done for a longggg time.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 7:13 pm to TexasTiger08
A lot of teachers get out and get into Instructional Design, T & D, etc. I have two ex-teachers on my team and they’re great to work with. Might need to do some side learning/certs, but there’s an option. Good luck!
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:18 pm to TexasTiger08
I taught and coached for two years. One day I was in the office and figured out what I made per hour during football season and it was $3/hr! No joking. When I seen my first paycheck I almost cried. Glad I’m not doing that anymore.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:20 pm to TexasTiger08
Sales. In my experience, ex high school coaches make excellent sales people. Preferably in the construction/mro industry. Where you at baw? I may be able to give you a lead or two if you’re interested.
I’d require a good bit of experience but I hire at a base of $75k plus commission(8-12%), car allowance, expense account, etc for comparative purposes.
I’d require a good bit of experience but I hire at a base of $75k plus commission(8-12%), car allowance, expense account, etc for comparative purposes.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:24 pm to Lone Wolf McQuade
Come work three months of turnaround. It’s just 84 hours a week outside.
Can you provide some answers as to how one can get in? And some different patheways of turnaround work.
Can you provide some answers as to how one can get in? And some different patheways of turnaround work.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:25 pm to TexasTiger08
If 60 hours a week are too much for you, avoid construction. Some companies are better than others, but if you want to make a name for yourself you have to put in the hours up front.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:32 pm to brucevilanch
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Go manage a McDonald's.
frick that. I was promoted to manager of a McDonald's at 17 at the request of a regional supervisor. Did that for a bit and knew to get the frick out. The only good money is ownership. That guy probably made okay money, but was married to the daughter of the owner of that franchise.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:42 pm to MorbidTheClown
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Bachelor’s in Music Education
maybe give at home music lessons?
This seems like a good option. Private tutoring also seems lucrative. I know a few teachers tutors that have moved into the college consulting services - basically helping kids apply and get into college (just don’t go varsity blues and get yourself indicted).
For a change of pace (and climate) there are a ton of great summer camps in the north that have music programs and need summer music directors.
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