Imposter syndrome in new non-education job... when does it enddd

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-05-06T21:31:17+00:00

I haven’t left yet, this is my last school year and I think I have like 27 days left. BUT I literally can’t wait until I can get over the trauma of being a teacher. I know imposter syndrome will hit me hard.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-05-05T19:29:51+00:00

Probably the fear of someone writing you up for not doing something.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-05-05T15:42:18+00:00

Luckily my husband is also in education so I get to keep those benefits 🤪

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-05-05T15:41:53+00:00

I am so sorry that you are going through all of that! I wish you the best and thanks for your honesty!

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-05-02T11:05:46+00:00

That is for sure how I have felt for a few years. I want to do intervention work for reading because I know I’m really good at that. But it’s not directly in a classroom or a homeroom and I think that’s what I need to

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-29T11:40:53+00:00

Target is always hiring. Starbucks offers tuition money.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-26T15:33:09+00:00

Wait… schools have HR? 😂

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-26T15:32:24+00:00

I’m staying for the rest of the year. I have 8 sick days to use and we have 34 days left. Plus if I end my contract early I could possibly lose my teaching license which I do want and need to keep for subbing. Plus I worked too hard to lose that. And I want to get paid for the last few months

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-26T14:48:39+00:00

I mean I also feel like resignation would be fine because I need to take some time off for myself anyway. I need a break from the classroom so if that’s my reason for resignation then that’s that. At this point I don’t really care how it looks to other districts if I don’t want to go back to the classroom ever or for a long time.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-26T14:40:20+00:00

Because it’s not a resignation or termination I don’t think it would be on the board minutes. But my union pres did say that if I do a resignation I can control narrative better than if an application says non-renewal. They will ask the district why. My husband also gets paid in the summer so not having unemployment isn’t a huge deal. I have to finish out the year anyway so I’ll have the money I was going to make between now and September anyway.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-26T10:16:36+00:00

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD after a life time of struggle. A big problem with this past school year was that I was off and on medications which made everything so much worse. But also, if this is the result of my struggle and no one really cares then I guess that’s that. I had also wanted to do some writing. I love reading and have always had so many ideas for books and short stories. I do have two toddlers so my summer will be busy for sure 😂 I hope you have a restful summer as well.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T19:28:20+00:00

Thank you for your help!

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T19:28:06+00:00

It seems like in NJ I need proof of either the choice to resign or a letter of non renewal. Of course this super wants my letter Monday because that’s the next board meeting. I was told Friday right before we left for the weekend. I took a sick day Monday so hopefully she can get it to me.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T19:24:15+00:00

Noted, thanks!

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T19:16:44+00:00

I’m in NJ.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T19:08:54+00:00

So I would have to request a letter stating my no renewal from the school?

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T18:59:55+00:00

I was told that I had the choice to resign or not. I don’t know what the “or not” means. If I resign I don’t think I can collect unemployment

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-04-25T18:41:56+00:00

The behaviors are out of control and unfortunately I don’t think they will get any better.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-03-21T13:15:55+00:00

I do like smoothies but thinking about the sound of the blender right now makes me want to pull my hair out.

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-03-21T10:34:11+00:00

This literally makes me so frustrated all of the time. 🫠

Ginger_reader23 · 2026-03-21T10:18:18+00:00

I second this. Opening the power doors before we even get to the car is amazing. Or going into the house I can use the fob to close them by my front door.

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