Today is my last day of teaching...EVER!

[Sabine]

I''m so excited to be done!!!!

I''ve known since my first year of teaching that this just wasn''t for me. However, we were going to be in this area for a total of 3 years, so I decided to stick with it. While I still gave it my all, it was really tough for me. Don''t get me wrong, there were moments and kids that I''ve absolutely loved, but this just is not what I want to do.

However, it is weird to be done with this part of my life, but mostly I''m just ecstatic to never have to grade another paper or write a lesson plan as long as I live!

 

[NakedFinger]

Glad you are excited! At least you gave it a try right?

What do you plan on doing next?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I''m sorry teaching didn''t work out for you. Which year were you teaching?

Best of luck with your future career plans.

 

[strmrdr]

On top of wishing you the best in the future, I would like to thank you for your service to society and to those children.

 

[bee*]

Yay that''s brilliant Sabine! Best of luck today!!

 

[AmberGretchen]

That''s wonderful Sabine - best of luck in whatever you decide to do next (besides being a mommy extraordinaire

)

 

[Sabine]

Thanks!

And strm, thanks especially to you! I have the utmost respect for those who are called to do this for a lifetime and do it well!

As for my plans, my dh and I are moving to Virginia (tomorrow!) as dh starts his Navy obligation, we''re expecting our first son in August! and after that, we might be moving around a lot for a few years while dh fulfills his Navy time, so my career plans are a bit on hold. I''m looking forward to hopefully having some time to do some volunteer work and figure out what it really is that I want to do.

 

[whitby_2773]

Sabine -

great news! so pleased for you!

isnt it just GREAT to put down something you''ve been carrying for ages but have never enjoyed??! i hope life becomes more joyous now over every coming day.

 

[Clio]

Sabine, congratulations!

I know exactly how you feel! I taught for 3 years, and when I finally quit I became a whole new person. I stopped having anxiety attacks and feel much happier. (plus, I landed in a job that is a much better fit)

Enjoy your upcoming motherhood!

 

[isaku5]

Congratulations, Sabine, on having the fortitude to stay with teaching for three years even though you knew it wasn''t a good fit for you!!

Best of luck to you and your DH in moving on with your life!

 

[D&T]

congrats! good luck in your next endeavor...

 

[Tuckins1]

Sorry teaching didn''t work out for you, but congrats on making a good decision for yourself!

What do you think you will do next?

 

[tigian]

Congratulations! It''s great that you really gave it your best shot. Take care of yourself, especially in the last months of your pregnancy.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Congratulations!!! My daughter is in the same boat and wants to get out, but people think she is crazy to give up what she trained to do. But she has been in a rough school for two years, and I support her 100% if she leaves. Life is too short to be stuck in something that makes you stressed and miserable....especially at that pay level!

 

[Kaleigh]

Congrats Sabine!! I know the feeling.

 

[fatafelice]

I am finishing up my fifth year teaching and last week I had a moment in class where I just thought, "I don''t want to do this anymore." I probably have to stick it out for two more years, so maybe I''ll change my mind, but I doubt it. So good for you!!! I wish I was in your shoes!

 

[icekid]

Life IS way too short to be miserable... (unfortunately this does not get me out of medicine

)

So glad that you will be moving on to bigger and better things

 

[deegee]

I made it for 5 years. I taught 6th grade and had only one group of kids in 5 years that I enjoyed. I had a career change when we moved to a new state for my hubby''s job. It''s been 12 years now and I don''t regret my decision whatsoever. My certificate has expired, and I don''t ever plan to renew it! Everyone seems to think I''m a natural teacher, so I end up doing a lot of training in my current job.

Good luck in whatever you do next!