I quit a teaching job four years ago. Even with all the vacation time, teaching is a very stressful career. Since I left it, I am thankful every day that I was able to escape the stress. At one point an “opportunity” came up and I took a contract again. The deadlines, nonsense paperwork and hypocrisy made me feel like so dead and miserable. It was a great relief when it ended. How do people do this? Now I’m getting by doing low-pay work, hard work, but somehow I am more able to enjoy life. Being single and having no dependents makes it possible... probably a lot of people would “drop out” if they could. Being poor sucks, but I think I’d rather be dead than have to play those games every day. Do you have a similar story? Are there many of us? Can you recommend any books for people like us? Please, no sarcastic responses. Looking for sincere communication.
2006-09-26 14:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by uncle 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I too quit a high stress career job for one that does not pay much. It does allow me to use my creative side. There is a book that I thought of as I was making the decision to do this two years ago. It is something like, "Do What You Love, And The Money Will Follow". I read it in the 80's or 90's and that title kept coming to mind as I was trying to make my decision. I am still waiting for the money to follow and we are just barely getting by but I just don't even want to think about what life would be like if I had not made the switch. Besides, I can always decide to do something totally different then what I am doing now. You never know how one thing can lead to another. Also, I am a firm believer in the idea that there are no wrong decisions in life. We carefully consider our options, make a decision, and then make that decision the right one.
2006-09-26 14:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do have a similar story! I just dropped out of teaching myself, although I was still in training. Its such a relief to hear someone who was in there express the stresses of the job. Quite frankly, I was overwhelmed. I had all the theory down pat, but it was the organisation and management I couldn't handle. I made this decision yesterday! Vacation time? I was still a student (as of just the other day) and I was up at 6.30, at school from 7:45 until 4 o'clock, and then spent a good 3 hours a night doing organisation. I just want to have a nice life where I can earn enough to do the language courses I want. As of now, I am qualified to be a teacher's aide, (much less stressful, by a million miles!) so, maybe a part-time job as that, 3 days a week, with the rest of my time to just be at peace with me. Wow! This has taken a load of my chest! You ask good questions :ID
2016-03-18 01:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm being forced into a job change and I'm wondering if it's time to change careers as well. I've made good money, but never really enjoyed it. I've been wondering if I actually went through with it, would I miss the extra money. I don't think I would, but I seem to be too greedy to just let it go.
I don't know what to tell you. I have no idea what book you might read on this topic. But you are not alone.
Interestingly enough, I was thinking of teaching, but you now have me second guessing that. Hmph.
Successful people say you should just do what you like, and if you are to be successful, the exact choice of what you do won't matter. Hard to take that on faith, but I see that again and again.
2006-09-26 14:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by sideshot72 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I HEAR YOU!!!!
I am a job site supervisor. I feel like I am running my own daddy day care. When I say that I mean I am taking care of dad for the day. You would not believe, or maybe you would, how totally dependent these people are. There is no way they should be running their own business, and some of there employees should just be shot. Do not get me wrong, some of the people out there are smarter than your average bear, but these are few and far between. I think that I have found the answer for those of us trying to get a little extra on the side. This is a program set up for success. I am very skeptical when it comes to people promoting that you can make a lot of money on the Internet. This program caught my eye though, it not only does some of the work for you, it also tells the step by step by step process to make it great. Check it out, no commitment, look around, and if you see the potential join!
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2006-09-26 14:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Joel R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I have NOT done this... yet. I too work in the education field and can really relate to the "hypocrisy" statement. I agree that the "vacations" are just a hook to get you in... they don't tell you that you'll spend most of your vacation time catching up or getting ahead for your job! I don't know how to change to a more laid-back career without paying the price tho. My dependents are grown up...but I have bills that need to be paid! What did you do to manage the difference in salary (not that a teacher's salary is all that great!!). You said "being poor sucks" - how do you deal with bills and all that? I've included a website for those who might also be thinking of taking this "drastic" step! There is a book mentioned in the site, "Do What You Are." I applaud you for having the courage to do this. I too am looking to follow a pathway that encourages me to be authentic and satisfied at the end of each day!
2006-09-26 14:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are wise beyond your years.
I quit a high-stress "career" job. Or rather it pushed me over the edge into disability for the rest of my life.
I don't think there are many of you - which is why they call it the rat race.
2006-09-26 14:41:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋