I also taught special education. I’ve been cussed out, spit on, bit, kicked, and unappreciated. It’s really not a good job for anyone. You have a lot of courage to leave after 20 years. I pray you find a better paying job with less stress. Thank you for all your years of service.
This is a very good point. It is funny how when you are in the middle of breaking down something so logical doesn’t click. Thank you for the amazing insight.
I am still afraid of what is next, but it was definitely a big fear as I was finally quitting. It really hit me that all I had known professionally was about to end which actually felt a bit identity shattering. The lead up to leaving was the most difficult part of the whole endeavor.
I also taught special education. I’ve been cussed out, spit on, bit, kicked, and unappreciated. It’s really not a good job for anyone. You have a lot of courage to leave after 20 years. I pray you find a better paying job with less stress. Thank you for all your years of service.
Thank you so much. From one SpED teacher to another thank you for your service as well.
I've been there man! Just keep on keepin' on!
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.
I enjoy your musings! Keep going 🙏
Drinking is a sign of breakdown - when your normal coping / defenses are over-strained.
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This is a very good point. It is funny how when you are in the middle of breaking down something so logical doesn’t click. Thank you for the amazing insight.
Wow great video. Maybe one question is when you quit teaching were you afraid of whats next? Maybe you did answer in video, I may have not heard.
I am still afraid of what is next, but it was definitely a big fear as I was finally quitting. It really hit me that all I had known professionally was about to end which actually felt a bit identity shattering. The lead up to leaving was the most difficult part of the whole endeavor.
20 years is a long time