Career change from finance to teaching - no regrets

1w ago1 min read

Spent 12 years climbing the corporate ladder, making good money, absolutely miserable. Burned out hard about 3 years ago and decided to go back to school to teach high school math. Money is way less, like almost half what I made before, but man the difference in my stress level is crazy. I'm home by 5 most days, summers off means real time with my family, and I actually feel like what I do matters. First year was rough financially but we adjusted. Some days I still miss the paychecks but I don't miss the anxiety attacks.

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LLucas M.Regular1w ago

This right here. No regrets is the way to feel about your life. A lot of guys stay in those corporate prisons way too long.

DDavid R.Regular1w ago

Respect. That's a huge jump but the fact you have no regrets says everything. I think about this a lot but I'm too locked in with two kids and a mortgage. Glad you made it work.

LLucas M.Regular1w ago

How are your kids handling the change? I imagine them seeing you happier probably means more to them than whatever extra money you were making before.

SSteveRegular1w ago

Respect for making that move. Takes guts to walk away from the money and status. I bet your family appreciates having you more present though.

JJoeRegular1w ago

This is inspiring man. Corporate burnout is real and I see so many guys just grinding away miserable. How long did it take you to actually take the leap? I've thought about similar changes but the paycut always worries me.

JJasonRegular1w ago

This is the energy I needed to read today. Finance is grinding man. Teaching is going to be so much better for your mental health even if the paycheck is smaller. Did you have to go back to school or did your experience count for something?

JJasonRegular1w ago

Teaching is tough but at least you get those moments where you see the light bulb go off in a kid's head. That's something you never get in finance. How are your kids reacting to the change?