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Hi All :) I won't bore you with the details, but for various reasons, I have come to hate my job. I wanted to know if you've ever left a teaching job mid-year. I feel like it might not be fair to the little ones, but I also have to think about my own mental health, right? Thank you for any insight.
Yes! Said "enough." It also was due to mental health. I retired even tho I had planned to stay the entire yr. Just could not take anymore of the admin. Felt guilty the first couple of weeks, then elated as I realized how mentally & physically I had been worn down. That was 2 yrs ago & I am happily retire.

On 1/15/13, Rachael wrote: > Hi All :) I wo...See More
Jan 22, 2013
Virginia I didn't leave mid-year but wish I had. I never planned to retire....I told everyone I would retire at age 80...maybe! After 35 years I also began to hate my job. Every little thing bothered me...co-workers, administrators, meeting agendas, parents, paperwork, evaluations, the kids and even the way the custodian cleaned my room. I retired at the en...See More
Jan 24, 2013


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