Desperate to quit teaching - single mom - ideas for new career path?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Single mom, taught 25 year. This year, I began a children’s craft bag business, teach a morning pod 4 days/week, tutor, give occasional art classes to kids, and babysit. I am making far better money, easier schedule with a child because I control my hours, no boss, no back to school night and class picnic type of events to deal with…… so much better!!

This sounds great; what did you do about retirement?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Single mom, taught 25 year. This year, I began a children’s craft bag business, teach a morning pod 4 days/week, tutor, give occasional art classes to kids, and babysit. I am making far better money, easier schedule with a child because I control my hours, no boss, no back to school night and class picnic type of events to deal with…… so much better!!

This sounds great; what did you do about retirement?

Also, as a single mom do you buy your healthcare on the exchange? Your kids' (or does your ex have them on his insurance)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there something else within the school system that would feel like enough of a change? Librarian, reading specialist, something like that?

Most librarians need a master's degree in library science in addition to certification/passing tests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there something else within the school system that would feel like enough of a change? Librarian, reading specialist, something like that?

Most librarians need a master's degree in library science in addition to certification/passing tests.

Check your state. In VA, for example, it is not required. I took classes for two years to add the endorsement to my license.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Single mom, taught 25 year. This year, I began a children’s craft bag business, teach a morning pod 4 days/week, tutor, give occasional art classes to kids, and babysit. I am making far better money, easier schedule with a child because I control my hours, no boss, no back to school night and class picnic type of events to deal with…… so much better!!

This sounds great; what did you do about retirement?

Also, as a single mom do you buy your healthcare on the exchange? Your kids' (or does your ex have them on his insurance)?

Single mom by choice through adoption- no husband.
We are on Obamacare.
I have a lot of money accumulated in TIAA-CREF for retirement, and my dad has also invested in my retirement.