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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know that I'm happy, but I'm not miserable. Honestly, had we stayed in NY I never would've left - I loved teaching and never wanted to do anything else. That said, I left in 2010 and also worked for a very progressive district. I understand from my former colleagues that the BS has increased exponentially over the last few years.

I don't love my current job and would prefer to do something education-related, but don't think I'll ever go back to the classroom - pay is too low here and I was used to a lot of autonomy, which doesn't seem to exist in teaching these days.

Also, I have more control of my schedule now (work from home sometimes, take PTO when I want instead of at the mercy of school vacation schedule). And I can use the bathroom whenever I want instead of trying to squeeze it in between classes!

I have a friend who was thinking along the same lines as you. She took a one year sabbatical from teaching to pursue other opportunities. She didn't find anything permanent and mostly did temp work. At the end of the year she returned to her teaching position, refreshed and happier to be there. Would something like that be an option for you? Or a summer internship somewhere? [/quote]

I was thinking of taking one year off. I like that the county gives us that option. I think it would be good to "explore" and see what else is out there. We just dont' have the monetary means for me to not have a steady paycheck coming in, but it is an idea.

Thanks and good luck to you![/quote]

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