Career change update - went from finance to teaching

Remember me from 6 months ago asking if anyone had switched careers after kids? Well I did it. Took a teaching job at a local high school that pays about 40% less than my finance gig but summers are mostly mine and I'm home by 4:30 every day. We had to tighten our belts but honestly? Best decision ever.

Yes I miss some money. No I don't miss 12-hour days and weekends in the office. My kids see me and that feels like the actual win here. Wanted to check in in case anyone was considering something similar—it's possible, just gotta do the math first.