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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most of the teachers I know in this region that have transitioned have gone into government contracting - there are a lot of instructional design or training positions that you might be qualified for.[/quote]

Thanks for the pointer. I am noticing this along with some non-profit instructional/training positions that I may qualify for. May be worth a deeper look.[/quote]
You’re going to work a lot more hours than 35 hours per week + all of the school breaks for 130k.[/quote]
+1. DCPS has 28 days off for teachers and students scheduled when offices generally get 10 at most. And, you know, then there's also the 40 work days teachers have off in the summer. That's 1600 hours. Your salary would have to be far higher than 140k for your new job to be comparable if you are working FT. [/quote]

Point taken by you and the PP. The time off is one of the biggest perks and can't be ignored. [/quote]
It’s not just days off. You’re working PT for a FT salary. You understand that, right?[/quote]

I believe one important point to consider is that not all work hours are equal when comparing different professions. While the number of hours I work may be fewer, the mental and physical demands of my job are significantly higher compared to certain other professions. The mental and physical demands of a teacher cannot be directly equated to sitting behind a computer, answering emails, and attending  meetings.

Just to clarify,  I am referring to my SO who earns a similar salary, operates from home on a daily basis, and typically spends 2-3 hours engaged in actual work tasks such as emails, meetings, and reports. In my opinion, the latter situation appears to be more favorable, even though technically the work hours and days may be longer. In essence, my point is that my part-time hours often equate to a full-time workload, while some individuals experience the opposite—a full-time schedule that equates to a part-time workload. While I may not want exactly what my SO has, I may be interested in trading my 5 hours of non-stop, mentally draining work for 7 hours of more intermittent, less stressful work. Just exploring at this time.

Does my quality of life point, resonate? [/quote]
I think you’re dreaming, but good luck with your job search.[/quote]

Teacher here (posted above)

I rather agree. OP, your situation sounds ideal.

I understand what you mean about not all work hours being equal. Yes, teaching is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. There are few quiet breaks, which is hard for the introverts among us.

Still, you have managed to find a way to work an actual 35-40, whereas many of our colleagues are working far more.

I’d stay in your situation. [/quote]

If you're not happy then you're not happy and nothing I'm gonna say will change that. But as far as teachers go, you're living the dream right now. I can't imagine giving that up for some boring 9-5 with two weeks vacation.

(Teacher here)[/quote]

I'm a little concerned with how impersonal your post is. You state your achievements, but I don't really perceive any love for kids or people at all. You seem MOST interested in working less. [/quote]

I find it interesting that you correlate someone's consideration for their mental and physical well-being in their current role, along with seeking advice, with a lack of "love for kids or people at all". Seems like a reach however, if that's how it perceive it, so be it.[/quote]

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