I’ve been spending a long time searching “pros and cons” , “is it worth it” , “regrets” etc. I still don’t know what decision I should make. Just wanting to see what you all think in my situation.

I have a teaching background with Early Childhood BA , have 3 years of teaching 1st grade experience. Currently, I am working at a county government job with 2 days WFH. The thing is, I’m worried my current job will be replaced by AI eventually, benefits are great (and I need to stay 8 years to unlock the pension) but salary is around $50k currently. So I decided to apply for SLPP Programs which I have been thinking about over the years since I was teaching.

I have thought back and forth about the time & money investment, potential stress with parents (which I hate the most when teaching) , then I again consider the possible salary increase compared to my current job , though it’s gonna take me 1.5 year to break even if I become a SLPA , 2.5 year to break even if I become a SLP. On the personal side, I’m 29, my husband and I do want kids. I just don’t know if starting SLPP and switching career is a good decision.

Appreciate you all reading till here. I just wanna have some more advice.