I’ve been there, and I see you. Teaching is a rewarding job in many ways, but the job is not designed for everyone’s personal work style. Whether you’ve realized early on that you lack the passion for it, or if the teaching just didn’t pan out how you thought it would – you’re not alone.
I knew deep in my heart that I was in the wrong place, and I spent years contemplating what I would do instead. I’ve done a lot of the groundwork to save you hours of research.
Should You Really Quit Teaching?
Should You Quit Teaching? Signs, Tips + Quiz
How to Quit
How to Quit Teaching in 2025: Tips from a Former Teacher
Quitting Teaching Mid-Year: Should You Do It?
Why You’re Not Alone in Quitting
Why I Quit Teaching (The Reasons May Surprise You)
12 Hard Truths About Why Teachers Are Quitting
11 Best Books on Career Change
Finding a New Calling
Alternative Careers for Teachers
Transferable Skills That You Have as a Teacher
9 Passive Income Jobs from Home
Using Your Teaching Skills for a Similar Career
6 Best (And Worst) Platforms for Teaching English Online
How to Start a Tutoring Business
How to Start Teaching English Online