It took me 2 years to figure out how to leave teaching...

Leaving teaching was way harder than I expected.

I didn’t have a plan. Just burnout and the feeling that I had to go.

It took me nearly 2 years to figure out where I fit next. A lot of trial and error. I kept thinking “Why doesn’t someone just show you what careers are actually doable after teaching — without making it sound like some overnight transformation?”

That frustration led me to build something small that I wish had existed back then: a free weekly newsletter that shares realistic, step-by-step career switches.

It’s not polished or hyped. Just one practical switch per week, plus free tools and guides to try if it feels right.

If anyone’s interested, I’m happy to share the link in the comments (if that’s OK). And I’d love to hear if others here have found cool paths post-teaching.