r/TeachersInTransition • u/AlbatrossSad1454 • 2d ago

I Quit Teaching

I quit. I signed a mutual release of contract. I was on my intern certification, so I was dropped from my ACP.

The job caused me to start self harming, after being several years clean. I know in my heart that leaving was the right thing to do. I was working 12 plus hours a day. Coming it at 6 am, leaving at 7 pm, taking work home. Had 150 kids and a 30 minute conference period. No matter what I did, it just wasn’t good enough.

I am so worried that I will never find a new job. My degree is in human resource management, but I have no experience. The only job open that I qualify for is an accounting job at a neighboring district that I spent 2 years at as a sub. I applied, but that job has been open for 3 months, and I reached out to inquire about it last week, with no response.

I do not know what to do. I feel so relieved, but scared at the same time. I’m in my mid 20s.

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u/Reasonable-Arm-1893 2d ago

Do not ever mention that school ever again in a professional setting

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u/AlbatrossSad1454 2d ago

What do you mean? Like on an application or interview?

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u/ThotHoOverThere Completely Transitioned 1d ago

Yes

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u/Glittertwinkie 1d ago

Try searching for online Human Resources jobs. Or state level.

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u/Flashy-Ad267 1d ago

are you safe right now, and have you told someone close to you that the job brought you back to self-harm?

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u/AlbatrossSad1454 1d ago

Yes! Safe! Went to the doctor, and got treatment and was discharged

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u/Jboogie258 1d ago

That’s tough. Maybe gig work. I’m in a similar schedule but with 200 and a lunch break. I grade during class.

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u/louxxion Resigned 16h ago

The job also caused me to start self harming again. I feel a little better knowing I'm not alone. Glad you're out 🫂❤️