I resigned after 34 years as an accomplished educator. I was DONE with being micromanaged and the lack of respect from parents and their children. Feb 7, 2023…I yelled in my best Scottish accent (think Mel Gibson in Braveheat) FREEEEEDDDDOOOOOMMMM‼️
I'm retiring after 25 years in Cali. I feel for the young teachers getting into the field. I already see burnout with "go-getter" teachers after 2-3 years in. Don't think they'll last past five.
I quit after 3 years……horrible parents, no admin support, and constant criticism. Abuses from children are at an all time high. I worked 24/7 with Zero funding….90 percent of my salary went to pay for my own supplies. Misbehaving students, sent to principal received cupcakes and behavior reports were deleted by her, so superintendent didn’t see them. Being physically threatened by a fifth grader, threatened with my job by a 6th grader and then FORCED to have lunch with them (to make friends with them) and give up my planning period for other teachers misbehaving students, was it.
So I'm a past children's minister and if parents dont give you permission to hold kiddos accountable its ROUGH! I drive school van , trust ive had to use such RESTRAINTS to not put a kid out! 😮😢 crazy because we all love kids!!!
The site is showing 'error' because they want to keep the teachers that are still in this profession. It is so sad that so many teachers are fed up, to the point that we want to resign!
A teacher shortage? Here’s how legislators fix that. They lessen entry standards for teachers. I have 35 years of pension service credits. I retired with a year and a half of unused sick leave. I had a unique situation and worked hard and creatively with gifted children. Their parents were my greatest advocates and I was recognized by the community. That’s what today’s teachers don’t get. Yes, they get platitudes as a group. But that’s usually all. Teaching is one of the few jobs where you are with a group of 25 people every day but still are lonely in a sense.
Leaving teaching changed my life. I learned that I’m not actually clinically depressed and I don’t have anxiety. I was just entering the gates of Hell every day.
My friend is a retired Naval combat officer. He took up teaching, and it lasted 1 year. I was informed that he couldn't take the disrespectful kids anymore. Informed me 11th graders with the reading level of a 4th grader. That he was forced to just pass them anyway.
The ONLY teaching position worth having is Phys Ed and coaching, especially Football. The admin kisses their a55es and they get an added stipend. If the coach asks for XYZ, the admin jumps up to get it. Regular Ed teacher asks for basic supplies = nothing / buy your own. I resigned mid-year and was told to gather my personal belongings and go home. My room was absolutely desolate and bare when I got done. I did leave an 8' x 4' dry erase board that was mine because I could not get it in my vehicle. (Imagine that - going out of pocket for your own damn "chalk board.")
Honestly, if you still want to teach and help kids, you can always do tutoring. It pays much better, you can just specialize in one subject, and if rude parents stop liking you, theyll just switch tutors. So you never really need to deal with nasty parents which is awesome! We need more tutors!
I think the most common issue is still out of co trol students getting ZERO! consequences, its unfair on staff and other pupils who really want to learn.
I resigned after 3 years. I felt so much joy and peace after leaving. I will never go back or do that to myself again. Once I started a job with a work like balance, I’ve been so grateful everyday I wake up.
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I’ve been teaching for 4 years. I’m resigning this year and I can’t wait!!! Woohoooooo
I resigned after 34 years as an accomplished educator. I was DONE with being micromanaged and the lack of respect from parents and their children. Feb 7, 2023…I yelled in my best Scottish accent (think Mel Gibson in Braveheat) FREEEEEDDDDOOOOOMMMM‼️
I'm retiring after 25 years in Cali. I feel for the young teachers getting into the field. I already see burnout with "go-getter" teachers after 2-3 years in. Don't think they'll last past five.
I quit after 3 years……horrible parents, no admin support, and constant criticism. Abuses from children are at an all time high. I worked 24/7 with Zero funding….90 percent of my salary went to pay for my own supplies. Misbehaving students, sent to principal received cupcakes and behavior reports were deleted by her, so superintendent didn’t see them. Being physically threatened by a fifth grader, threatened with my job by a 6th grader and then FORCED to have lunch with them (to make friends with them) and give up my planning period for other teachers misbehaving students, was it.
Kudos to you for 18 years of service.
So I'm a past children's minister and if parents dont give you permission to hold kiddos accountable its ROUGH! I drive school van , trust ive had to use such RESTRAINTS to not put a kid out! 😮😢 crazy because we all love kids!!!
The site is showing 'error' because they want to keep the teachers that are still in this profession. It is so sad that so many teachers are fed up, to the point that we want to resign!
A teacher shortage? Here’s how legislators fix that. They lessen entry standards for teachers. I have 35 years of pension service credits. I retired with a year and a half of unused sick leave. I had a unique situation and worked hard and creatively with gifted children. Their parents were my greatest advocates and I was recognized by the community. That’s what today’s teachers don’t get. Yes, they get platitudes as a group. But that’s usually all. Teaching is one of the few jobs where you are with a group of 25 people every day but still are lonely in a sense.
Mail it in certified. Its legal.
Email your resignation to your administrator.
Leaving teaching changed my life. I learned that I’m not actually clinically depressed and I don’t have anxiety. I was just entering the gates of Hell every day.
How to retain teachers
My friend is a retired Naval combat officer. He took up teaching, and it lasted 1 year. I was informed that he couldn't take the disrespectful kids anymore. Informed me 11th graders with the reading level of a 4th grader. That he was forced to just pass them anyway.
The ONLY teaching position worth having is Phys Ed and coaching, especially Football. The admin kisses their a55es and they get an added stipend. If the coach asks for XYZ, the admin jumps up to get it. Regular Ed teacher asks for basic supplies = nothing / buy your own. I resigned mid-year and was told to gather my personal belongings and go home. My room was absolutely desolate and bare when I got done. I did leave an 8' x 4' dry erase board that was mine because I could not get it in my vehicle. (Imagine that - going out of pocket for your own damn "chalk board.")
I never even thought of wanting to retire or resign 5 years or 10 years into teaching. It was the last 4-5 that broke me.
Honestly, if you still want to teach and help kids, you can always do tutoring. It pays much better, you can just specialize in one subject, and if rude parents stop liking you, theyll just switch tutors. So you never really need to deal with nasty parents which is awesome! We need more tutors!
I think the most common issue is still out of co trol students getting ZERO! consequences, its unfair on staff and other pupils who really want to learn.
I'm sad for the good kids that are still required to attend school. They dont get a choice; its mandatory.
I left a long 26 year career it's hard. All the best. You can do this.
I resigned after 3 years. I felt so much joy and peace after leaving. I will never go back or do that to myself again. Once I started a job with a work like balance, I’ve been so grateful everyday I wake up.