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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has your husband asked any of his peers to review his resume and cover letter and provide candid feedback? When one of my former colleagues was struggling to land interviews, I asked if I could help by reviewing their resume. Long story short: I edited it (dramatically) and they quickly landed a few interviews. Start there.

Is your husband doing anything to bring in cash? Door Dash/Instacart/Uber? Any cash is better than nothing.

[b]I heard Gov. Moore say MD started a fast-track teacher certification program for former feds, etc. Good benefits, steady paycheck, plus the flexibility for a side hustle (tutoring, college application support, etc.). [/b]

If he managed grants and can handle budgets and basic accounting, perhaps lean into that?

Is he handy? Could you invest in real estate, flip a house, or become landlords? [/quote]

This is terrible advice.  Teaching is not nearly as flexible as DCUM thinks and it's really hard work.  There's not much time or energy for a side hustle, especially for a career changer in the first few years.[/quote]

OMG +1million.  I was shocked that so many people pivoted to substitute teaching to get quick cash; managing 30+ kids is not easy nor is it for everyone.  High rates of burnout and you have to actually like kids, which is a bar many won't clear.[/quote]

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