Thinking of leaving the teaching profession
Hi everyone, I will try to keep this short.
I have one year left before I am a qualified secondary school teacher in Ireland. However, this summer has made me heavily contemplate the emotional demands of the job and although the holidays and hours are great, I had a hard time switching off after work. The lack of permanent posts also is a big con.
I am going to try to finish my masters if I can, but I would be grateful for any advice anyone can offer.
I would love a 9-5 that pays decent, and I don't have to take any work home with me, it stays in the workplace (or on the laptop if it is remote!)
I would be open to working in an educational institution in Ireland such as State Exams or curriculum design.
On the other hand, I had thought of doing a part time diploma or masters in the evenings. So far I have researched jobs in the civil service such as clerical officer and also data analytics, but I would be open to other suggestions also. If anyone has any advice on the above jobs I have mentioned (or has any other ideas), I would love to hear your opinion on them and on a possible switch.
TIA for any replies.
Posted Aug 17, 2025, 8:47 AM UTC