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re: Tired of life going by and missing out (Update on pg 7: new job)
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:16 pm to TexasTiger08
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:16 pm to TexasTiger08
I coached for 2 years. Made a career change. Did not enjoy coaching that much for the amount of time I was spending either at school or breaking down film etc. Not to mention how bad the pay sucks. It takes a special person to coach for a long time.
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Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:24 pm to TexasTiger08
So when football season is over, do you guys coach clinics, give private lessons, play side gigs, etc?
Thats also a part of choosing extra hours to make extra money
We have several coaches in the family at many levels and positions. They all have families, and make it work. Almost all of them have spouses that teach
Thats also a part of choosing extra hours to make extra money
We have several coaches in the family at many levels and positions. They all have families, and make it work. Almost all of them have spouses that teach
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:26 pm to TexasTiger08
Coaching sucks. I did it for 8 years and loved the kids I coached and taught, but you’re having the same realization I had many years ago…are those kids worth YOUR kids or your life? I wanted to travel, to have down time, to be laid back. I quit and never looked back
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:53 pm to TexasTiger08
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I feel like for the past 5-7 years, I have missed out on life. I genuinely think it all boils down to my job. I’m tired of the 65-70 hour weeks in the fall. I’m tired of working 2-3 Saturdays a month in the fall. It eases up a bit in the Spring, but before I know it, summer is here and camps for athletics and extracurricular are starting
I understand how you feel. I'm six months into a new job and I've come to learn that the expectations are just not sustainable long term for where I'm at in my life. Put your family and your well being first. You can always find another job.
Posted on 11/7/22 at 11:04 pm to TexasTiger08
Welcome to life's lessons. Your job is not your life.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 5:40 am to TexasTiger08
Your a teacher?
So you get summer off? And two weeks for Christmas? And a week for thanksgiving? And a spring break?
Baw I wouldn't go into the real world. Some of us just work all damn year
So you get summer off? And two weeks for Christmas? And a week for thanksgiving? And a spring break?
Baw I wouldn't go into the real world. Some of us just work all damn year
Posted on 11/8/22 at 5:50 am to TexasTiger08
quote:There's 52 weeks in the year. What are you doing the other 42 Fridays? What's about the other 46 saturdays?
Not having to cross out 10 Friday nights, 6 Saturdays. I want that time with my wife, whether it’s a weekend getaway or being productive around the house, or sprucing up the backyard and enjoying it.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 5:51 am
Posted on 11/8/22 at 6:03 am to TexasTiger08
Sounds like you picked a career that you enjoy, but have to work 60-70 hours a week to make the kinda money you want instead of picking a career that you’re simply ok with but gives you the money you want working 40 hrs/wk.
Pretty common with coaches.
Pretty common with coaches.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:14 am to TexasTiger08
Have a kid; kids fix everything 1000%
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 7:16 am
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:19 am to TexasTiger08
ummm...what you just described IS life...
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:27 am to TexasTiger08
Don't become an operator. You'll miss even more.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:36 am to TexasTiger08
My motto is "work to live, don't live to work."
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:44 am to TexasTiger08
Main thing is giving up the coaching. That will free up your time. Just teach, and slow down a bit. Can always go back into coaching later
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:44 am to Downeast12
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He’s a HS football coach. Depending on the size of the school and the emphasis on football, 40 hours could cover JUST the football part, not the additional 40 as a teacher.
That’s my point. If coaching takes 40 hours a week, then that should be your only job. Working 60-70 hours a week is doing it wrong.
Similarly when people claim they have a $100,000 a year job but they work 80 hours a week I LOL at them. They actually have two $50,000 a year jobs but aren’t smart enough to realize it.
Again, working 60-70 hours a week (especially for someone else) is doing it wrong.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 7:53 am to TexasTiger08
You won't hit every target in life, man- and it's nothing to be upset about. No one does- even those who portray themselves as the happiest people on earth. Everyone has nagging issues in life, and that's a fact.
Responsibilities come first. After that, focus on the things in life that make you and your family happy. Life isn't meant to be easy- but it's usually what you make of it. Best of luck to you and yours.
Responsibilities come first. After that, focus on the things in life that make you and your family happy. Life isn't meant to be easy- but it's usually what you make of it. Best of luck to you and yours.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 7:53 am
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:47 am to TexasTiger08
IF you do not want to go to work every morning, find a new new job. I loved my job up till the day they told me take your bat and go home
Posted on 11/8/22 at 10:24 am to MikeBRLA
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That’s my point. If coaching takes 40 hours a week, then that should be your only job. Working 60-70 hours a week is doing it wrong.
You’re not wrong. For certain teachers, coaching is a requirement. Granted, if you teach gym, you should expect to coach a major sport.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 10:37 am to RobbBobb
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So when football season is over, do you guys coach clinics, give private lessons, play side gigs, etc?
We go into a different season, but there’s still UIL events in the Spring. The schedule is much less intensive. I have taught lessons on the side, but I find umpiring little league baseball to be a much more relaxing way to make some side cash.
Posted on 11/8/22 at 10:39 am to TexasTiger08
seems obvious that you should find a new job. not like you can afford a kid on a teacher's salary anyway
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:17 am to TexasTiger08
I now will be working at a middle school. No more 6AM mornings. Hardly any late Friday nights. I have my October Saturdays back. Taking a slight paycut will be a blessing when I compare it to the time I get back.
A HUGE weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.
A HUGE weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.
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