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[quote=Anonymous]I switched to teaching mid career. I say go for it. I teach upper level high school kids. I don’t think I’m the right fit for middle school or 9th grade. Just be prepared for it to be a slog for the first 3 years. And the pay sucks. To be a good teacher you have to work a lot. Getting the teacher certification is a pain in the ass. I got hired directly in the classroom by MCPS and had to do the teacher certification stuff on the side and they do pile it on. Also, be prepared to teach random stuff that you may or may not have any expertise in. Most teachers teach 2-3 different classes in high school and sometimes different subjects. There is also a lot of random crap that teachers are expected to do. And grading will overwhelm you. And if you want to teach at public school - man, there are so many kids. 
Despite the negatives, I’m glad I made the switch. The job keeps you on your feet and you use a lot of brain power. Being evaluated is stressful. And some administrators are completely ridiculous. Going in to work every single day is tough when everyone else seems remote these days. Good luck! [/quote]

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