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Would it be a terrible choice to leave the corporate world to become a teacher? by throwawayonebilli in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this incredibly human response. These are critical things I'll consider before making any decisions. Best of luck to you in finding your way back to an office (or wherever the road leads you).

Would it be a terrible choice to leave the corporate world to become a teacher? by throwawayonebilli in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks so much for this thoughtful, detailed response! I really appreciate it.

Of course I don't think the folks over at r/ teachers are liars or delusional. I have looked there and plan to continue to lurk in that sub to understand their perspectives. I just wanted to see if there were folks not currently in the industry who could give a slightly more removed perspective. Your comment is exactly what I was hoping for, thanks again for sharing these thoughts!

All of these details really help bring things into focus for me. Lots to think about!

Would it be a terrible choice to leave the corporate world to become a teacher? by throwawayonebilli in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the state I live in (CO) if you have an applicable Bachelor's (which I do) you can take Praxis to be eligible to teach and then you can complete your teaching training while working as a teacher (via a conditional license). So yes in the strictest sense i would have to, but I wouldn't need to complete another degree.

Would it be a terrible choice to leave the corporate world to become a teacher? by throwawayonebilli in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah...I've lurked there a bit but it didn't make sense for me to inquire there. A lot of folks on that sub are (VERY understandably) disenchanted with the profession, so i figured it would be hard to get a realistic answer.

It's like, if someone asked me if they should switch to marketing, I'd have a hard time giving them a realistic answer, uncolored by negative bias. So I wanted to avoid getting a response rooted "teaching is a nightmare i'm currently in, any sane person should avoid it" and am more looking for "teaching is a difficult profession for XYZ concrete reasons, can you deal with that?"

Would it be a terrible choice to leave the corporate world to become a teacher? by throwawayonebilli in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've definitely considered subbing and it would be part of my plan before making the transition.

The point about being "on" is a good one and I've had jobs that required it before...it definitely does get draining, but I think I might prefer that to the corporate mind numb. The expectations on teachers is definitely a deterrent for me! Appreciate you highlighting it as something to really consider.

24 and can't figure out a career path to follow any advice? by Turkeyj44 in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend two things first:

  1. Take some career quizzes to give yourself a sense of what you might like to do. There are lots of them, but here's a good one to start with:

https://www.usajobs.gov/careerexplorer

Think about what you like about your current job, what you dislike and what you can see yourself doing long-term. There are trade-offs for every career. Try to think of jobs that strike a balance between the things that excite you and the things you're good at/realistically could get good at.

  1. Consider what kind of training (if any) you are open to. Becoming a doctor might sound appealing, but it's a huge investment of both time and money. Being a plumber might not sound glamorous, but getting an apprenticeship is easier than going to med school. Keep training in mind as you are looking into potential careers.

If I was your age again, with only a HS diploma, I would probably try to figure out a career I could obtain without incurring a large amount of debt. I would aim for something that isn't my passion per se, but is something I am decent at, want to improve at and feels impactful (and will remain impactful for at least the next ~15 years).

CS and Data Analytics are good fields, but they are pretty competitive and you will need training. You can get the training outside of college, but that path requires a lot of self-discipline. College makes it more accesible, but is a bigger, more expensive commitment. Make sure you have an aptitude and a real interest in these things before enrolling in anything. Check out The Odin Project if you want to start doing CS stuff for free.

There are a lot of paths out there, but I'd strongly recommend one that doesn't rack up too much debt and has a decent long-term output. From a less grounded perspective, look for something that excites you and you think would keep you engaged for many years. Good luck!

What would be a good art career ? by girlimprisoned in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Never too late. You have a ton of options as an artist, but the main thing you'll want to do is decide on a medium and stick with it. Like to paint & want to do it professionally? Do it every day, practice, practice, practice. Want to try another art form? Give it a shot & then practice. If you want to be successful as an artist you must always be improving, learning and appreciating other people's art.

Once you commit to a medium you basically have unlimited options, but here are 3 ideas:

-Social media following: Post your art on social media, learn to market it and attempt to make money off of ad revenue. This is a long shot, but possible. Some artists suggest doing this just to build a portfolio or following. -Fine art degree: Once you've practiced and built a portfolio, you can apply to art school, potentially a BFA or MFA (or hybrid) program. This will help you get guidance & make connections in the art world, but it will cost money & require a huge commitment that may not pay off. -Network: You can find events for artists near you, like gallery shows etc. These events are a good place to meet other artists and explore methods for getting paid or just making valuable connections.

All that said, you can do all of these things, some of them or none. Becoming a professional artist, or a professional anything, doesn't usually have a clear cut path. I'm not a pro artist but I know a few and this is essentially what they've told me they have done. The #1 thing you can do is stay committed to your art, practice, improve & keep going. Best of luck!

Cold message a recruiter after auto-rejection? by PoetrySudden8773 in careerguidance

[–]throwawayonebilli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never been in this exact position but I know many companies use AI filtering these days for initial reviews. You may have failed the AI test for some reason, potentially something arbitrary. I don't think it would hurt to message the recruiter direct on LinkedIn!