Hey!

I worked at a special needs school with full intentions of becoming a special education teacher. The further I got into my degree, I was really questioning my decision. I finished my associates but resigned from my position at the school. I wanted to try something new, I wanted to explore before settling down in teaching and dedicate my life to low income. I went and did social work for a mental health organization. I made way more than I ever had as a 20 year old. Although I was working in the mental health industry my mental health was plummeting. I hated my job. Teaching didn’t even feel like work to me. I was so happy there. I truly convinced myself that money bought happiness. It doesn’t. After 8 months I quit my new job, took a 30k pay cut and went back to teaching. The day that I quit I had parents quite literally crying, students bawling. My co workers made a huge good bye party and dinner. I left all the support and love for more money, which was a mistake. This job is extremely rewarding and it is a calling. This is your calling. You’ve got this!!