I finally put in my resignation…. #teacher #quitteaching #teachers

[sshaw]

I quit after 3 years……horrible parents, no admin support, and constant criticism. Abuses from children are at an all time high. I worked 24/7 with Zero funding….90 percent of my salary went to pay for my own supplies. Misbehaving students, sent to principal received cupcakes and behavior reports were deleted by her, so superintendent didn’t see them. Being physically threatened by a fifth grader, threatened with my job by a 6th grader and then FORCED to have lunch with them (to make friends with them) and give up my planning period for other teachers misbehaving students, was it.

[jessicalynn]

I’ve been teaching for 4 years. I’m resigning this year and I can’t wait!!!

[jamesr.vanpattenjr.]

My friend is a retired Naval combat officer. He took up teaching, and it lasted 1 year. I was informed that he couldn't take the disrespectful kids anymore. Informed me 11th graders with the reading level of a 4th grader. That he was forced to just pass them anyway.

[OfficialAshArcher]

How to retain teachers
1. Real consequences for students and parents who abuse people doing their job - no more excuses
2. Either reduce the admin load or pay teachers for the work they do after hours.

[th_Disciple]

I think the most common issue is still out of co trol students getting ZERO! consequences, its unfair on staff and other pupils who really want to learn.

[BillyHoagland]

Honestly, if you still want to teach and help kids, you can always do tutoring. It pays much better, you can just specialize in one subject, and if rude parents stop liking you, theyll just switch tutors. So you never really need to deal with nasty parents which is awesome! We need more tutors!

[Chris_Bonner]

I started substitute teaching last year and during one of my assignments was offered a full time position. I turned it down. Not long after that, I became a long term sub. During that assignment I knew I would never do it full time. Too much has changed and no one wants to be held accountable-administration, students, or parent wise.

[lightsoutdrillinstructor]

Leaving teaching changed my life. I learned that I’m not actually clinically depressed and I don’t have anxiety. I was just entering the gates of Hell every day.
What a relief it is to have that weight off of me.

[CakesbyJacie]

I resigned after 3 years. I felt so much joy and peace after leaving. I will never go back or do that to myself again. Once I started a job with a work like balance, I’ve been so grateful everyday I wake up.

[matthewmanghi]

I worked for a year as an Instructional Assistant. I’ve never felt more taken advantage of in my life. So glad I got out of that awful situation! Good for you for moving on!

[deniseelalala]

I left a long 26 year career it's hard. All the best. You can do this.

[missmaryjanegreen]

Leaving was the best thing I ever did for myself, good luck!

[xnihilo]

I'm retiring after 25 years in Cali. I feel for the young teachers getting into the field. I already see burnout with "go-getter" teachers after 2-3 years in. Don't think they'll last past five.

[miap]

Damn, it sucks that teachers are leaving in such massive numbers. I was thinking about getting into teaching high school but I changed my mind. I got my MBA in health-care instead.
I hope feds and local governments get it together to bring teachers back.
Thank you for all that you guys do, you guys are truly amazing.

[cewells]

Email your resignation to your administrator.

[avengingemmapeel]

I retired after 20 years. It was one year earlier than I planned, but covid and stress conspired to give me a rare illness that is exacerbated by stress. Nasty kids, loco parents, and admin telling us we had to please the kids and parents at all costs with no accountability for the students made me have to go out a year early. I. Have. Never. Been. So. Happy. in at LEAST the last 10 Teaching is a dying profession thanks to disrespect, low pay, and zero student accountability!

[peaceandquiet]

After 10 years of abusive toxic middle school children staff & admin, i got a retiring teacher's reading specialist position on other side of school. No grading. no attendance. I can makey own schedule and Only 16 children total grades 3, 4, 5 It's a dream life, Jesus saved me. He heard my pleas. I still have to interact with awful coworkers, but the main sharks are still on their own miserable side of school. I am still on 6 blood pressure meds, but I am so grateful to be out of that hell.

[budgetandplanforit]

I resigned last year after 10 years. I felt like it was going to kill me. It was a very difficult decision and it came with a lot of guilt. I’m feeling so much healthier and more sane. Turns out you don’t have to live that way.

[andrewlayton]

The ONLY teaching position worth having is Phys Ed and coaching, especially Football. The admin kisses their a55es and they get an added stipend. If the coach asks for XYZ, the admin jumps up to get it. Regular Ed teacher asks for basic supplies = nothing / buy your own. I resigned mid-year and was told to gather my personal belongings and go home. My room was absolutely desolate and bare when I got done. I did leave an 8' x 4' dry erase board that was mine because I could not get it in my vehicle. (Imagine that - going out of pocket for your own damn "chalk board.")

[jackcarraway]

If you're going to teach, teach at the university level. Better pay, more autonomy and don't have to deal with parents.