My wife is a 2nd grade teacher with a masters degree in education who has become burned out. I want to start looking for an alternative career she may be interested in that takes advantage of her educations and skills. Since I am not in the educational field I am not aware what others in the same position have done. Any ideas?
2006-10-23 14:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Doon 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
One of the great things about being a teacher is that she is well educated, knows grammar, can write logically and coherently, can add/subtract/multiply/divide, etc. That's a big advantage in most businesses.
Corporate Training Department - a "natural" option?
To take advantage of her teaching experience and skills, she could work in the training department of a large organization or, even, working for a training company.
Is she comfortable with technology? Writing? Math? Another language? All of those skills - and the "soft skills" like leadership and working with difficult people - are needed every day, particularly by large banks and insurance companies, technology companies, and even in federal, state, and local governments.
There are also companies that specialize in providing training to smaller businesses. She could be a consultant/trainer for one of them, probably (although I've done it and it's not usually a very stable source of income, but it might be a good option for her until she recovers from the burn out). Or, she could perhaps work in the administration or sales departments
Colleges and universities - these employers usually value advanced degrees, and have many jobs in administration that she could do, if she were interested.
Help with deciding what she wants to do next:
The most difficult aspect of a career change from teaching will probably be deciding what she might want to do other than teaching. Encourage her to try NOT to focus on getting away from teaching, but to focus on going on TO something she'll enjoy doing.
An excellent starting point is Dick Bolles' classic book, What Color Is Your Parachute. Get the 2007 version because Dick updates it annually to keep up with what's going on in the Internet, etc., so it's usually very helpful and fresh. Even old editions you may find at the library or in your own bookcase will help her figure out what she wants to do rather than teaching, though.
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com - is the Website that goes with the Parachute book
2006-10-23 15:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My wife is a 2nd grade teacher with a masters degree in education who has become burned out. I want to start looking for an alternative career she may be interested in that takes advantage of her educations and skills. Since I am not in the educational field I am not aware what others in the...
2015-08-18 04:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you do start to get burned out. Kids with ED are especially taxing on your own emotions. I work with preschoolers with disabilities, and no matter how much you love what you do- you need a break every once in a while. This is a TOUGH job! It is hard enough dealing with "typically developing" kids, but those with ED (as you know!) can really wear you out! What seems to recharge me is learning something new... take a class about either something related to what you do, or something completely unrelated but interesting and relaxing. Either take some courses on a specific topic in special ed, or do something like an art class. I always feel energized after getting some new ideas on teaching or going to a seminar. Everyone needs a mental break- even the teachers! Have something that is just for you... It is hard taking care of other's needs all day long!
2016-03-22 22:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Well answering the first question, I know someone that works with my dad at a large corporation used to be a high school math teacher. He now works as a scheduler for this company and is in charge of scheduling shifts for the 300+ employees. I'm not a teacher myself, but I completely understand why teachers often want to make career changes. In your case, I think becoming a librarian would be the most ideal. It wouldn't require much additional schooling, it's not as stressful a job as teaching, and the pay is probably more.
2016-04-03 01:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's been selling ideas to children, so she can use her communication skills to sell ideas (I'm not talking about appliances or real estate, although she might consider it). She should consider a career as an investment broker... most firms like hiring teachers because they want someone professional and well-spoken. With her Masters degree, the Series 7 exam (as well as other tests) will be a challenge but I'm convinced she'll pass it on her first attempt after completing the necessary coursework as sponsored by a brokerage company. She'll certainly like her paycheck after a few years in the business... and many brokers who have worked with investments for five years or more enjoy six figures. She can earn more than her superintendent without nearly as many headaches!
2006-10-23 15:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teaching is tough and is mentally exhausting because you are "on" all day. I can't imagine teaching little ones! What is it your wife is burned out on? Does she still enjoy educating others, but is tired of going to work everyday, dealing with the politics, not getting paid what she is worth, or all of the above? :>)
I was an educator for software consultants and found an awesome alternative career in the health and wellness industry. With my business, I get to teach people about the benefits of pure, safe, and beneficial products and why they are so necessary as well as train others how to do the same. It is very rewarding, the compensation I receive is ever increasing, and I still get to use my skills as an educator!
If you want some more information, send me an email and we'll talk.
J Brasnick
healthyapproach.myarbonne.com
2006-10-23 15:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of this will depend on what her degree is in. You might start with a site like this for ideas:
http://www.careers.siue.edu/majors/majors/default.html
With a master's, she might consider teaching at a community college, or working in education administration.
A good site for general career information is www.bls.gov/oco. Just searching by keyword and reading about careers, even if they don't seem interesting, can get some ideas flowing.
2006-10-23 14:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With her experience, try writing assessment books.
2006-10-23 16:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by JP E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋