I am currently a high school math teacher (in my 3rd year), and am highly considering a new career path. I have an engineering background, but do not really want to take that route again. Do you know of any career suggestions based on your own experiences? Do you know anyone who left teaching for another career and is enjoying it? What is that field?
I admit that teaching is tough to beat because you get a lot of time off, and the money to me is all right. It just turned out to be not for me.
Thanks for any constructive input that you can give me.
2007-01-25 07:34:26 · 13 answers · asked by isctg 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Save up some money and buy a stretch of deserted land - grow some green and sell it.
2007-01-26 08:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by franktowers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with you that the money is alright...not where I teach! Anyway, I left the brokerage industry to become a teacher. If you have a mind that has an aptitude for numbers you should try getting a job as a stock broker. It isn't as hard as it sounds, at least it wasn't when I worked in it. I had to pass the series 7 test. It is a hard test and I had to take it 3 times, but then I am an English teacher. You should try this especially if you are a people person. Go see the movie The Pursuit of Happiness. Oh, I worked at Dean Witter in that building in SF in 1981!
2007-01-27 15:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kathy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like teaching, but don't like the atmosphere found in high schools, think about earning a master's degree in mathematics and teach college level; it is far better than trying to teach in the public school system.
I tried banking for a while, even though the money is not good, I enjoyed the work; until, sales became an integral part of the job.
2007-01-25 08:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT - think of programming, network management, security or project management. Being math oriented and with an engineering background this would probably not be a difficult transition. Additionally, since the IT field is constantly changing, you only need a short amount of experience to become competitive. Currently there are a lot of opportunities in the area of Computer Security.
2007-01-25 07:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book you might find helpful:
Great Jobs for Math Majors, by Stephen Lambert.
Keep in mind that people who are good in math are generally logical and are attentive to detail. You can sometimes convince an employer to hire you in a field that might have no obvious link to math, just because of those qualities!
2007-01-25 13:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by stonecutter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the field financial derivatives. You could trade derivative or hedge risk for companies. Derivatives are all based on high level math concepts. The money is great if you land the right position. You would need a few courses in finance.
2007-01-25 07:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no suggestions, but I just left my teaching job!LOL! I am sure you could find any job when you used to teach math. I taught English and I am at a blank but I am looking into different things. As long as it's not in a classroom, I'm cool.
2007-01-25 10:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Untamed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In today's newspaper was a story about a couple of high school maths teachers who became real estate millionaires. They used their maths to good effect ....
2007-01-25 07:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to investigate real estate. It can be a very rewarding career if you are driven and honest. You would have to pay attention to your local housing market trends before you make a desicion.
2007-01-25 07:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become an accountant. You can probably get a certificate through a community college since you already have your bachelors.
It's a little anti-social but I find it rewarding!
2007-01-25 07:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋