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Should I resign?

by Paige

Jan 4, 2015

This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time high. I dread each day I have to go in, and I can't enjoy the weekend because I know that yet another week is soon to begin. I hate feeling this way, and at times, it can be crippling. I know I am a good teacher, I am just slowly finding that this profession might be the wrong one for me. I have been seriously considering resigning (probably since November) and I'm just wondering if it is a plausible idea at this point in the year. There are 107 instructional days left, and I really think it is only hurting me by staying there.

Resigning leaves a lot of things to take care of. The part that most concerns me is telling my students and then the dynamic changing once the...See More

Barb On 1/04/15, Paige wrote: > This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new > school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, > having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and > with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at > the new school, the stress and anxiety are a...See MoreOn 1/04/15, Paige wrote: > This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new > school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, > having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and > with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at > the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time > high. I dread each day I have to go in, and I can't enjoy the > weekend because I know that yet another week is soon to > begin. I hate feeling this way, and at times, it can be > crippling. I know I am a good teacher, I am just slowly > finding that this profession might be the wrong one for me. > I have been seriously considering resigning (probably since > November) and I'm just wondering if it is a plausible idea at > this point in the year. There are 107 instructional days left, > and I really think it is only hurting me by staying there. > > Resigning leaves a lot of things to take care of. The part > that most concerns me is telling my students and then the > dynamic changing once they know I won't be there the > whole year. I am under contract, so the 60 days would be > required. > > I am just looking for any advice or feedback anyone can > possibly give me. Thank you.

Paige,

I would suggest that you try to regroup and finish out the school year but start considering your options. Update your resume. Take some time for yourself to relax and seek counseling if needed. Teaching is very stressful and it sounds like the anxiety of working in education may not be the best fit for you. Are you able to go back to graduate school? You are a state employee and there are other types of jobs within the state. Should you check out other possible state jobs. Have you considered a new type of career? Is there anyone in the school environment that you trust who you can talk to and discuss your thoughts. Ask questions. Talk to your family and friends. Let them know how you dread going to work on a day to day basis. See if they can suggest any alternatives for you. Good luck on your decision and I hope that you find less stress and more joy in your work environment. Good Luck!

Jan 4, 2015

a few ideas Find out if you can take a "leave of absence." Find out if you can finish the year out by transfering into another position that is less stressful. Try to pinpoint if there is one particular thing that is causing a lot of the stress and try to get support for that in the interim. For example, if it is class discipline or lesson planning y...See MoreFind out if you can take a "leave of absence." Find out if you can finish the year out by transfering into another position that is less stressful. Try to pinpoint if there is one particular thing that is causing a lot of the stress and try to get support for that in the interim. For example, if it is class discipline or lesson planning you can get a good mentor to provide support--seek out a mentor. You are not alone. Others have walked in your shoes. Good luck.

On 1/04/15, Barb wrote: > On 1/04/15, Paige wrote: >> This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new >> school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, >> having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and >> with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at >> the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time >> high. I dread each day I have to go in, and I can't enjoy the >> weekend because I know that yet another week is soon to >> begin. I hate feeling this way, and at times, it can be >> crippling. I know I am a good teacher, I am just slowly >> finding that this profession might be the wrong one for me. >> I have been seriously considering resigning (probably since >> November) and I'm just wondering if it is a plausible idea at >> this point in the year. There are 107 instructional days left, >> and I really think it is only hurting me by staying there. >> >> Resigning leaves a lot of things to take care of. The part >> that most concerns me is telling my students and then the >> dynamic changing once they know I won't be there the >> whole year. I am under contract, so the 60 days would be >> required. >> >> I am just looking for any advice or feedback anyone can >> possibly give me. Thank you. > > Paige, > > I would suggest that you try to regroup and finish out the > school year but start considering your options. Update your > resume. Take some time for yourself to relax and seek > counseling if needed. Teaching is very stressful and it sounds > like the anxiety of working in education may not be the best > fit for you. Are you able to go back to graduate school? You > are a state employee and there are other types of jobs within > the state. Should you check out other possible state jobs. > Have you considered a new type of career? Is there anyone in > the school environment that you trust who you can talk to and > discuss your thoughts. Ask questions. Talk to your family and > friends. Let them know how you dread going to work on a day to > day basis. See if they can suggest any alternatives for you. > Good luck on your decision and I hope that you find less > stress and more joy in your work environment. Good Luck! >

Feb 3, 2015

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