In this episode, I talk about GUILT, a major factor keeping teachers stuck in teaching long after they've wanted to change careers. I also talk about guilt and:
Protecting Your Wellbeing: Prioritizing personal health and well-being over staying in a profession out of obligation.
Challenges in the Current Education System: A look at the systemic issues within education, including the empowerment of parents, ethical dilemmas, and lack of boundaries that contribute to teacher burnout.
Safety Concerns in Schools: Addressing the increased anxiety around school safety, including the impact of school shootings on the decision to leave teaching.
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Exploration of the sunk cost fallacy in the context of education and why it's okay to pivot into something new, despite time and resources invested.
The Misconception of a Teacher’s Duty: Debunking the notion that it's a teacher's sole responsibility to 'save' every student and highlighting student resilience.
Financial Considerations: Discussing the right to seek financial stability and growth outside of teaching, challenging the perception that desiring better pay is selfish.
Blurred Boundaries in Education: Examining the erosion of work-life boundaries in teaching and how it contributes to the decision to leave the profession.
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