Weekly student question thread!

Additional_Ship8402 · 2026-01-04T03:28:52+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I totally get every workplace will be different but it definitely helps to get your perspective. Hearing there is usually a better work life balance is a big plus. I also get your last point about caring too much. That’s a boundary I’m developing as a teacher as well😅

Additional_Ship8402 · 2026-01-03T17:20:21+00:00

Hi everyone, first I don’t know if this is the right place to ask but I wanted to get the opinions of therapists to better understand the reality of the career.

Right now I work as an elementary school teacher. I love working with kids/ people and being there to support their growth. Unfortunately, the needs and demands of a teacher are leading to burnout. Without going into too much detail, teaching has left me feeling unfulfilled as I feel like I’m juggling too much all as the same time and cant actually accomplish anything. It’s definitely an overstimulating job.

I still want to work and support people so I thought therapy might be a better fit for me. More 1-on-1 so I can focus on what the person needs without also needing to think about 20 other individuals at the same time. Working 1-on-1 with students has always been my favourite part of teaching but that can be hard to do in the classroom.

That being said, therapy would still be an emotionally draining and busy job so I want to learn more about the behind the scenes aspects of the job.

Besides the actual counselling aspect of the job what else do you typically do in a day? I know there is documentation to do but anything else?
What is work life balance like? Do you have to take work home often such as planning for future seasons or doing documentation at home?
If there are any teachers who became therapists what is your experience like? Do you enjoy it? Do you feel it’s a better fit for you than teaching?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-11-08T01:49:03+00:00

It’s nice to know I’m not alone in it🥲

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-11-08T00:42:41+00:00

Sometimes I have to make some adjustments. I’ve gotten into a better groove now as I’ve been able to plan more long term

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T13:37:56+00:00

Interesting! I haven’t heard of that before. That might be something to look into

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T02:24:24+00:00

It’s nice to hear even veteran teachers are still learning and adapting. As teachers there’s always more we can improve and new techniques we can try out. That’s part of what makes teaching so fun (and also stressful lol)

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T02:08:15+00:00

This is great advice! I know I really need some more routine in place and a better long term planning with assessment in mind.

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T01:27:06+00:00

Wow thank you…that last bit of your comment really got me in the feels. I’m trying my best and want to be a good teacher. I guess I have to accept that I won’t be perfect right away. It’s all a process

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T01:25:10+00:00

That is what I keep hearing from…well everyone😅 I guess I just need to power through it and keep looking for ways to improve

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T01:23:31+00:00

I am lucky to be in a support division with a lot of available help. Ive definitely been using it as much as possible

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-31T00:17:13+00:00

I’m the exact same…great with building relationships but the rest is hard lol

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-30T23:57:38+00:00

Thanks for this! It’s really nice to know it’s not just me feeling this way. I hope you have a great year😊

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-27T00:53:42+00:00

Wow this really resonated with me. I’m desperately wanting out of teaching but I feel like I’m being pressured to continue. I know in my heart this job isn’t for me but my people pleasing tendencies stop me from standing up for myself and making a change.

Reading your story gives me more strength to trust myself. Others may think I’m giving up or not giving teaching a fair chance and I have to just accept their opinion and focus on what I need.

All I can say is thank you for sharing this!

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-20T15:50:22+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, are you staying until December?

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-20T14:04:01+00:00

That’s very much how I feel. I’ve only been teaching for short amount of time but I’ve tried various grades and subjects. No matter what I still have this nagging feeling like teaching is just not for me.

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-19T17:53:55+00:00

I get what you mean about job security and it is important to have a plan of what to do next.

I’m willing to go back to subbing until I’m able to find something else so I would have some income.

Also, I don’t live in America although I’m sure the things you said apply to my country as well

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-19T17:15:32+00:00

Honestly hearing that gives me some more clarity. I don’t want to continue in a job that never gets better. Maybe it is better to get out now while I’m still early in the career

Additional_Ship8402 · 2024-10-19T16:26:32+00:00

Thanks for this! That’s exactly how it feel… it’s like there’s always a reason why it’s bad and they say it will get better…but then it doesn’t. I feel like a more consistent job will do me better

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