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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Probably only getting rehabilitative alimony because of credentials and 15 years marriage. This is why I would not ever give up my job.  You will need to start at the bottom again.  Good luck OP.[/quote]

I would appreciate advice about starting at the bottom. I have tried and I am getting the feedback (indirectly, not from the hiring managers because pretty sure that would be illegal) that [b]my experience  isn’t the right fit and they would rather have a cohesive team, train from the beginning, etc. [/b]

Is there an industry or specific fields that are open to experienced hires basically starting from scratch? The only suggestions I’ve received so far are substitute teaching and working towards certification, and at this point it seems like it may be my only option.[/quote]

This is just code for "you're too old" and is straight up age discrimination, but it would be hard to prove.

There's nothing wrong with teaching, but you can find something more relevant to your background. Keep looking.[/quote]

In this job market? You need to get a teaching job asap before all the laid off Feds and tech workers scoop them up. [/quote]

DP. Can we stop throwing teaching around as some easy, readily available option?

Teaching isn’t remotely easy, nor are most people prepared to simply jump into the classroom. It does a disservice to students and to existing teachers, who have to give up their precious planning time to cover classes when others quit.

If you’re genuinely interested in the work to become a strong teacher, then that’s a different sorry. But I think you’ll find it a short-lived backup career.[/quote]

No but she needs a job so yes, she could jump into teaching. I wouldn't recommend it but it's an option.[/quote]

No, you can’t simply jump into teaching. I know people like to think they know what the job requires because they sat in a classroom once, but it actually takes training and skill.

You’re still going to need to become qualified. That means additional coursework, certification tests, observations, and evaluations. I’ve directly worked with new teachers for years. Many career changers don’t even finish the process because teaching is more challenging than they had anticipated. [/quote]

She can apply to her state’s alternative teaching program. Some districts have more than one of them. If she applies to one of them and is accepted (most just require a bachelor’s degree in any area), she can be a teacher. Certainly not easy but the bar is pretty low. College degree, clear background check, you’re in![/quote]

I am the person you’re responding to. I’m well aware of those programs. I went through one myself. I’m the only person remaining who is still teaching out of my entire entrance class; literally every other career-changer quit by year 3. Some didn’t make it through the first year.

And it’s more than “here’s my degree… give me a classroom!” I had to take 9 credits at night my first year. I had to attend weekly meetings with my cohort. I had to attend daily check-in’s with my mentor. I had to pass all licensure exams. I had to work 70 hour weeks.

So please don’t spread falsehoods. Sure, a bachelors can get you in the door but it doesn’t mean you’re going to make it past year 1. It does a disservice when people come to DCUM and say “it’s easy to become a teacher” when it’s not. [/quote]

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