Why I left teaching By Maureen P.

I have to agree 100% with what Mrs. G said. I don't have much complain about the pay either, it's just that after you computer all the hours a teacher works in a give week (lesson planning, grading, contacting parents, meetings,

workshops, IEP's etc), I'd say I was probably averaging $8/hr at best. After a while, having little to no personal life was exhausting. I wasn't getting enough out of teaching compared to what I put into it. Many principals treat you like you're a bother when you come in seeking guidance. Their either too busy, too jaded or too burned out to care. I had excellent classroom

control and my lessons were creative and inspiring. But that came at such a high personal price that it just wasn't worth it anymore.
I left after 5 years (and so have most of my teacher friends). Now when I come home from work, I can really be *at home* and enjoy my friends and family. As soon as I left teaching it's like a huge weight was lifted and I started feeling happy, like myself again. I enjoy my life so much more now! : )

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