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I was offered at a job located near my college before I graduated, but I didn't sign my contract until later in the summer. Today, I was offered a job near my family's and one that pays much better. I've been wanting to be closer to my family for a long time, so I can't pass up this job offer. How do I go about breaking my current contract?

Yes, I know its not a good thing to do, but I have to do what is best for me at this time in my life. I feel blessed to have this opportunity.

Thank you in advance!
Shayla You need to be very careful about this. I am no expert and I think it varies by state; however, in Texas you can lose your teaching credentials if you break your contract after a certain date. I did break my contract but I had was allowed to as long as I broke it before 45 days before the new school year started. Be sure you understand everything b...See More
Jul 18, 2013
Sara On 7/18/13, Anna wrote:

This happens all the time - don't worry about it. Make sure you sign your new contract before breaking your old!

Then - how brave are you? If very brave, go to your principal and explain - or call - don't e-mail, email is tacky in this situation. "Mr. Smith I love your school and sincerely appreciate the ...See More
Jul 19, 2013
Math Teach What Shayla said.

I was actually told by my state's (Connecticut) SDE that they DO go after a teacher certificate if one backs out within a certain time. And the applicants who got turned down due to your being hired are really going to love you. It's a small world out there.

On 7/18/13, Shayla wrote: > You need to be very care...See More
Aug 10, 2013


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