How important is the title?
Background: 51 years old, Masters degree in Ed, taught for public school 20 years, trying to pivot.
Since leaving teaching in 2017, I have tried various times to pivot out of education and greatly struggled. I have been working as a coordinator at a non-profit for 2 years. I am greatly under-employed and bored out of my mind. I have been job hunting for 18 months and suddenly have 3 offers.
Program Director: pays the least, furthest drive, love the work and the culture.
Program Manager: much closer, pays better, ok work, I think I will struggle in that culture
Corporate Educator: pays the most, ok drive, love the work, ok culture
I am leaning towards the Director. Am I crazy? I’m looking at it as an internship and a chance to finally leapfrog my way out of entry-level work even if it is a further drive. I figured the title may open more doors in the future since I’m not getting any younger.
Posted Nov 1, 2025, 1:10 PM UTC