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9 Mistakes You Will Make When You Quit Teaching
You’re not prepared to switch professions. That’s the reality you may be contemplating this very minute.
This unpreparedness might show up as overconfidence, anxiety, crippling depression, “shiny object syndrome,” or my personal favorite — denial.
The only way to achieve success is by uncovering your purpose and using that to guide your decision-making. Because without that, you’re guessing at best. And the last thing you want is to trade one box for another.
Please, I’m begging you — don’t quit just yet. Please don’t exit without a plan. And know that not just any plan will lead you to the right place.
Who better to understand that nugget of truth than teachers?
But, there’s hope if you want to leave the classroom and thrive in something even more meaningful!
Don’t Mind Me
I’m just a former classroom teacher myself and someone who successfully transitioned into my dream profession — surpassing my former income. This experience makes me keen on the steps you must take and the mindset you must have to achieve success — as defined by your standards, not comparison.
But let’s be real, I stumbled along the way. More importantly, I learned what not to do and what to avoid. And the only reason I’m standing tall is that my God-given purpose refused to lead me astray.
If you’re reading this, odds are you’re thinking about quitting or know someone considering leaving their teaching position.
I’m not here to tackle the teacher shortage, but I am here to address these 9 obstacles that educators in transition will face.
Right Wall, Wrong Ladder
Some might argue that teachers are natural or trained planners. And while that may be true, it doesn’t paint the complete picture.
Most classroom teachers are provided with a ‘Scope and Sequence’ or ‘Year At A Glance” at the beginning of every school year. This helps teachers begin planning with the end in mind — Steven Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People.
