Are/were you happy at your job?
I mean literally happy, as in smiling while you work. Not as in work makes you feel happy because it's rewarding/fulfilling etc. I'm looking at a career change and trying to look outside the box fo...
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Hi again @Str@StrongCoffee, sounds like you have great skills but really sick of teaching and faking it for awhile.
I can relate. I had a great career but the last few years I really was pushing uphill. I was not happy in my work and the stress was intense. I had an executive job. I also had a very sick father and son. Everything collided at the same time and I crashed and within months I had breast cancer.
I stayed in my job way too long hanging in there and faking it! I did it because of trying to get my superannuation at a point where I could retire. I pushed myself way too hard at work and in my life generally.
On reflection I probably didn't need to do that. I am very happy in my retirement now and glad I have my superannuation to fund my life.
I think it takes courage to change. I guess if you know that the teaching is not for you anymore and are open to other jobs you will have to start looking at what's around and focus on skills employers need. If you teach in public schools maybe you could work somewhere in public service as you may be able to transfer all your entitlements.
There are those that teach English to migrants who find that rewarding. There are trainer jobs too in public service, take etc so that could be an option. Talking it through with a coach like the BCNA member is offering may help to find what you are really wanting. I guess it is about finding your passion and working in that area. Going in a new direction takes risk courage and determination. Good luck. Hope you find what you are looking for.
I can relate. I had a great career but the last few years I really was pushing uphill. I was not happy in my work and the stress was intense. I had an executive job. I also had a very sick father and son. Everything collided at the same time and I crashed and within months I had breast cancer.
I stayed in my job way too long hanging in there and faking it! I did it because of trying to get my superannuation at a point where I could retire. I pushed myself way too hard at work and in my life generally.
On reflection I probably didn't need to do that. I am very happy in my retirement now and glad I have my superannuation to fund my life.
I think it takes courage to change. I guess if you know that the teaching is not for you anymore and are open to other jobs you will have to start looking at what's around and focus on skills employers need. If you teach in public schools maybe you could work somewhere in public service as you may be able to transfer all your entitlements.
There are those that teach English to migrants who find that rewarding. There are trainer jobs too in public service, take etc so that could be an option. Talking it through with a coach like the BCNA member is offering may help to find what you are really wanting. I guess it is about finding your passion and working in that area. Going in a new direction takes risk courage and determination. Good luck. Hope you find what you are looking for.