EP253 Is teaching still the right career for you? (with Daphne Gomez)

If you're ready to reevaluate your job, and decide if you want to return next school year or explore other options, this episode will help you consider the possibilities. I'm talking with Daphne Williams Gomez of The Teacher Career Coach about what's changed in the job market for teachers since she was a guest on the show back in March 2020. She'll share trends she's noticing, as well as questions you can ask yourself to make the very personal decision about whether teaching is still what you want to do. We'll discuss ways to make teaching work, and the benefits of looking for a school, grade level, or subject area that's a better fit instead of transitioning to an entirely new career path. We then explore the attachment many educators have to their job identity, and the struggle to find another career that offers the same noble calling and sense of purpose. We discuss the pros and cons of finding a job that you like–not love–in order to have the time, energy, and money to do non-work-related things you love. We push back against the "anti 9-5 and "be your own boss" narratives that aren't the right fit for everyone. Daphne will also share examples of former teachers who have...