Career advice

[Gentle Lamb]

I currently am a teacher but I don't want to work directly with kids in the structured environment of the classroom anymore. I feel overwhelmed in the classroom when I have to do my classroom duties as well as supervise the children and make sure they're safe and not getting into anything they shouldn't. It's really stressful and I've never been good at managing behaviors even though I have been trying for years. I'm trying to get out of this profession and it's been really hard! I've thought of going back to working with kids one on one but I really don't want to do it. My whole career working with kids professionally has been really stressful, I've cried so many times, and the stress has always taken a toll on my health and body. I'm praying to get out of this profession and applying to jobs, recently changed my resume once again, I'm just looking for career advice and how do I cope while I'm still in this profession? Even my bosses say that I'm soft even though I try so hard with discipline

 

[Tigger45]

Being a school teacher is one of hardest and most underrated vocations there are. God bless you for all your efforts you’ve spent and pray you find a less stressful career.

 

[eleos1954]

I currently am a teacher but I don't want to work directly with kids in the structured environment of the classroom anymore. I feel overwhelmed in the classroom when I have to do my classroom duties as well as supervise the children and make sure they're safe and not getting into anything they shouldn't. It's really stressful and I've never been good at managing behaviors even though I have been trying for years. I'm trying to get out of this profession and it's been really hard! I've thought of going back to working with kids one on one but I really don't want to do it. My whole career working with kids professionally has been really stressful, I've cried so many times, and the stress has always taken a toll on my health and body. I'm praying to get out of this profession and applying to jobs, recently changed my resume once again, I'm just looking for career advice and how do I cope while I'm still in this profession? Even my bosses say that I'm soft even though I try so hard with discipline

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[Freth]

I worked a very stressful job for twenty years, so I know what it's like to have to manage stress. I think each person deals with it differently. Some find that exercise helps. Others get lost in a book. I found that creative pursuits at home helped reduce my stress level to zero, despite what I had waiting for me the next day.

When I left work at the end of the day, I flipped it off like a switch and jumped into something engrossing while at home. When I woke up to go to work the next morning, I set my mind on the tasks that I had and performed them. That's how I did it, despite being on call 24/7. You need off time that puts your mind at rest by engaging it in something you enjoy. Think of it like recharging your batteries. If you don't get that personal time, your batteries suffer for it and the stress level goes up.

What worked for me may not work for you. God bless!

 

[hedrick]

One of my friends works in special education, with just a few kids at a time. I don’t know any of the details. There are also counseling and other jobs that don’t involve a real classroom.

 

[d taylor]

I currently am a teacher but I don't want to work directly with kids in the structured environment of the classroom anymore. I feel overwhelmed in the classroom when I have to do my classroom duties as well as supervise the children and make sure they're safe and not getting into anything they shouldn't. It's really stressful and I've never been good at managing behaviors even though I have been trying for years. I'm trying to get out of this profession and it's been really hard! I've thought of going back to working with kids one on one but I really don't want to do it. My whole career working with kids professionally has been really stressful, I've cried so many times, and the stress has always taken a toll on my health and body. I'm praying to get out of this profession and applying to jobs, recently changed my resume once again, I'm just looking for career advice and how do I cope while I'm still in this profession? Even my bosses say that I'm soft even though I try so hard with discipline

I been teaching art for 25 years i am teaching k4 - 5th grade.

I give the students basically (this day and age) very little room for bad conduct. A student does something and that is it, usually no warning etc.. punishment handed out.

The reason is because i set the rules the first day, and i tell them they should not have to be reminded of the rules or to have good conduct. They know i expect it in my class, and that is another point i make, it is my class and room i run it as i see fit.

 

[seeking.IAM]

I don't know enough about you to offer specific advice, but here are a few questions to ponder as you think it over:

• Do you teach a subject area that is transferrable to a related field? For example Spanish-->Medical translator, Chemistry-->Laboratory Bench tech, etc.
• How long have you taught? Are you on the downhill side to a pension you would be walking away from? Are you sure you want to?
• Is there a better setting for you in which to teach offering fewer problems than where you are now?
• What other things have you done in life besides teaching?
• Are you willing to go back to school to re-tool yourself for a new career? How much time and money are you willing to put into it?
• What are you passionate about?
• What have you learned that you know you don't want to do? Sometimes knowing what we don't want to do can be as important as knowing what we want to do.

The current upside of this problem is that it is a wonderful time to be looking for a job. Best wishes.

 

[Gentle Lamb]

One thing I'm certain of is that I really want to get out of the classroom and I don't want to work with kids as their teacher anymore, I'm tired of it. I'm tired of the complaints of the parents, I'm tired of the way the kids misbehave and how they look to each other to reinforce their misbehavior, I'm tired of the stress, I'm just tired... I'm praying that God will open up a new door of employment for me. Painful life experiences have taught me not to continue doing something that I really don't want to do!!!

 

[ripple the car]

One thing I'm certain of is that I really want to get out of the classroom and I don't want to work with kids as their teacher anymore, I'm tired of it. I'm tired of the complaints of the parents, I'm tired of the way the kids misbehave and how they look to each other to reinforce their misbehavior, I'm tired of the stress, I'm just tired... I'm praying that God will open up a new door of employment for me. Painful life experiences have taught me not to continue doing something that I really don't want to do!!!

I hear you. Will pray!

Start job hunting. God be with you in your search for less stressful work.

 

[mama2one]

a teacher I know had migraines almost daily
she quit past school year & opened an etsy shop

 

[1watchman]

I currently am a teacher but I don't want to work directly with kids in the structured environment of the classroom anymore. I feel overwhelmed in the classroom when I have to do my classroom duties as well as supervise the children and make sure they're safe and not getting into anything they shouldn't. It's really stressful and I've never been good at managing behaviors even though I have been trying for years. I'm trying to get out of this profession and it's been really hard! I've thought of going back to working with kids one on one but I really don't want to do it. My whole career working with kids professionally has been really stressful, I've cried so many times, and the stress has always taken a toll on my health and body. I'm praying to get out of this profession and applying to jobs, recently changed my resume once again, I'm just looking for career advice and how do I cope while I'm still in this profession? Even my bosses say that I'm soft even though I try so hard with discipline

Yes, in this age with so much rebellion by adults against teachers, public agencies, etc, the kids often act the same way in school in these days ---presuming to demand 'their rights'. We would never do that in my days of school, years ago. A change of careers might be good for you.

You might go to the Public Library and ask for the government manual of Occupational Outlook Handbook. It shows the many different kind of careers one can find for various interests, the training and skills needed and how to obtain such work; and the pay and future of such training. I often have referred young people there to look for career training. It is a good source book to find a career of interest!

 

[Gentle Lamb]

That's a great suggestion, I heard of the book long ago, I'll try to locate it again, thanks so much!!! This road has been unbelievably difficult, the Lord is my strength.

 

[rebornfree]

You have been doing a very worthwhile job Gentle Lamb and I'm sorry to hear that you have been so stressed. A friend of mine, here in the UK, had similar problems and the Lord led her into radio broadcasting. I'm not saying that is where He will lead you, of course, but I think teaching has a lot of transferable skills which can be used elsewhere. I trained to teach (50 years ago) but couldn't handle children's bad behaviour. However I ended up training adults in industry and later mentoring young adults, on an individual basis, in vocational qualifications, which was much less stressful.

A start might be to list your skills and experiences, for example: organising, time management, communication skills, analytical thinking - all of which you must be using as a teacher. Someone once advised me to list everything I had done including voluntary activities, hobbies, courses, part-time jobs I'd had as a student, etc. to see what I could offer a future employer. If you try this you could draw out your main strengths and search for jobs which would use them and which you would like. Training adults may be a possibility or alternatively do you have a hobby you could develop into a career? Or what about retraining to be a career advisor yourself? You've been working with young people to prepare them for adult life, so it could be a natural progression, but you would not be in a classroom situation, but dealing with them individually.

Also are there any career advisors where you live, or online vocational assessment programmes, which could give you a sense of direction? Most importantly, of course, is to pray for the Lord's leading (Proverbs 3 v 5, 6 come to mind). I'm sure He has something for you and hope you find the right thing. It sounds exciting!

 

[1watchman]

Another course one might take additionally at a night school at some colleges, is Personnel Management. It is a way to help employers in industry find good people to work in their business; and to counsel employees how to perform well and get promotions and help the business. I took such a course after I graduated in psychology, and thought to maybe work in industry. Just a thought here!

As one also said here: seek the Lord's leading and pray for His care always!

 

[timf]

A big factor in your decision making will be financial. If you have no one but yourself to rely on for an income, there are choices that are more limited due to the need to maintain a constant income stream.

You might want to do a self-assessment. For example, if you are more social or outgoing retail sales might be a place to start.

If you are more introverted, accounting or programming might offer a refuge.

If you are unsure, you might try a temp agency and see if you get placed someplace that looks interesting.

 

[d taylor]

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Well i will say at least with kids a some what child like attitude can be expected. But if you go into the world of the adult work place, you may still run into child like behavior from adults.

Was just reading in our local paper about a local restaurant closing (been open for 24 years). The owner list one reason was he is 68 now and just ready to retire. But another reason he listed was, he has grown tired of asking his workers to do something for work and have them just roll their eyes at him. Like really i am supposed to to that, he also stated that attitude has just recently started appearing in people (younger) he has hired.

So if you take a position in another job and you have any employees under you you may still have to deal with discipline problems. Now though it will not be with children but adults.

 

[Olivet]

What do u want to do exactly?

 

[Waymarker]

I feel overwhelmed in the classroom when I have to do my classroom duties as well as supervise the children..

School noise and hubbub is obviously not good for you personally, that's one reason monks and nuns shut themselves away in quiet monasteries and convents.
You don't have to do that yourself of course, so make a clean break and find a job that you feel is your calling..
"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is preaching, then preach in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully" (Romans 12:6-8)
"..each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that" (1 Cor 7:7)