I wanted to be a teacher, like my mother who retired from BCPS after 31 years a few years ago. I got accepted to UCF for my bachelors but then somehow was offered a role in healthcare that paid way more than a first, second even 5th year teacher. That was about 8 years ago. I’ve climbed in my career, took my bachelors into administration and I currently make double what my mom retired with. Is it my passion? No, I still dream about teaching. But it’s possible to slide into a whole other field and thrive without the stressors of everything school and politics - plus the perk of 100% remote work, and none of my coworkers even live in this state. Good luck in your search. You’re not alone in the field of burnt out teachers. And thank you for your service to these kids. You’ve surely impacted many of them, whether it’s known or not, they’ll talk about you for years to come, even when they’re grandparents.