Life after teaching | How My life changed after leaving teaching 

That’s very kind advice! I always say it’s never too late! I hope you will be able to follow your dreams too. You deserve too

There definitely is! ❤️

I definitely understand! Good luck on your journey! So excited for you!!

Thank you!! I definitely understand the feeling. Take some time to slow down and think about what you want. Take all the time you need! I know you will do what is best for you. Good luck on your journey 😊❤️

Awww I’m so so sorry to hear this. 😥😥 That truly sucks. Teachers deserve so much better and I get it… but I can’t begin to imagine teaching in a pandemic or even post pandemic. I really want to encourage you to choose yourself, your health, your family, and your mental health. In whatever way that looks like for you and your family…. Whether it’s starting by not giving 110% every day, deciding to not take anymore work home, starting to look for a new job after work, etc. Changing careers is terrifying but it is worth it if you find something that fulfills you! You have many options as a teacher because there are so many transferable skills. If you decide to stay, I am cheering you on and encouraging you to set boundaries. You are good enough and setting boundaries is the best thing you can do. The students will be just fine! If you decide to leave, also cheering you on! It is not easy but it is worth it.

@@MorganChin very inspirational, I am 24 years old, and I teach people how to use their Apple products, how old are you? And how do you with anxiety.

@@MorganChin very inspirational, I am 24 years old, and I teach people how to use their Apple products, how old are you? And how do you with anxiety.

@@204august2 I have many ways to deal with mine! I have an ESA that’s a dog, a weighted blanket, medicine, etc.

Same here, this is my 4th year and I'm 31. I'm completely drained. As the other teachers I also put my all into this, and you can get some reward in different ways. But, this excess of work and some student behavioral issues are so overwhelming. This is taking my mental sanity away. I know a few friends who decided to transition to another field because of the same reasons. They don't regret at all.

Heyyy Stefani!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! It really isn’t talked about enough and for those who feel that way they do need support as well! I miss you too! I hope you are doing good 🤗❤️

@@MorganChin hix

I’m so sorry to hear that 😔 but soooo happy that you are pursuing your dreams!! Definitely have an IG page and/or Facebook page to show off your work! You got this!!

Spec ed is high burnout and once youre involved in it i found it impossible to be hired in a regular high school becuz they pigeonhole me as spec needs though i am a qualified English teacher… my school is toxic and teaching is no longer a respectable career and kids allowed to dish out abuse then i get reported on by fellow staff for disciplining them and sick of keeping a journal,, the school wont expel thugs so nobody learn and this is in special ed where none of these behaviors would be tolerated in regular schools, but they happen there too.. 9 years til retirement but i can easily have a heart attack and dont want my remaining years of work being stressed out to a possible early grave😩😩😩

@@MorganChin great video, I love technology, I am a young teacher, who teaches at this special organization for the blind. I teach people how to use their iPads, and their iPhones.. How old are you, because even though I do enjoy, doing it, I still get some anxiety.

@@204august2 that’s awesome!

Definitely, this video was very inspirational, especially for a young person like me. how old are you actually, and how long have you been doing this for?

Yes they absolutely can! Those skills also help you stand out and excel in your new roles!

Aww thank you so much ❤️

You are so welcome!! I was super afraid of that too.. but now I don’t even think about it lol As a teacher you need that break so badly. I am cheering for you whatever you decide to do! I know it’s a tough choice ❤️

Wow that is so nice of you to say 🥹☺️ thank you so much and thanks for watching!!

Thank you so much for the kind words 🤗💗

Heyyy!! Welcome 🤗 I am super proud of you for making that decision. It’s not easy at all and can honestly be pretty scary. I’m cheering you on with whatever you decide to do next!

Aww thanks for your support!! I’m excited for you to find where you feel you are meant to be 🤗

Thank you so much!! 🤗

Thank you!!

I completely understand!!! Yes there is definitely light at the end of yours too!!

How old are you? And how long have you been teaching for?

@@204august2 I'm in my 8th year teaching

Thank you!!

You are so welcome! I’m glad it helped you and thanks for watching!!

Aww amazing!! I am soo glad they are helpful! Good luck on your journey

You are so welcome!! Good luck ❤️

Yeah that can be soo frustrating 🫠 good luck on your journey!! ❤️

Thanks for watching!! Good luck on your transition!

You are exactly right! I’m sure your time as a teacher is helping you now and has taught you so much. Also you are welcome & thank you for watching! I think everyone deserves to be celebrated and encouraged when they decide to transition careers. Instead teachers are met with fear and shame! So Congrats on your decision. Super happy for you!! ☺️

You are right! The experience has been helpful! Thank you :)

Awww if that’s what you want you should do it!!

You are so welcome!!

Thanks so much! Great question! I went to Georgia Tech to get a masters degree in tech so I could transition. My first video talks about it!

thanks for watching!! :)

If you scroll back to my very first video, I walk you through what I did! I’m super excited for you though!! Ahh yes lol the Lunch break where you never get to actually eat. Lol 😂 I don’t miss it!

You are welcome! I am a product designer and I work to design screens for apps. I did a tonnnnn of searching before I settled on this. I watched “day in the life” RU-vid videos, read articles, and talked to people about different tech careers.

Thank you!

When it comes to technology, I am good with diagnosing and troubleshooting. I don’t know what the future holds, but at the moment, I don’t feel like going back to school. I feel like having great skills is ignored, and unless I have a degree, no one will take me seriously.

That’s amazing!!!! This is something that is so true. Every career has its pros and cons and it’s all about choosing what works best for you and your family. Super glad you got to spend so much quality time with them 😊

@@MorganChin 😉😉😉👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

Awww yes try looking into Learning and Development which can also be called Instructional Design at companies. Your teaching experience is enough! You will help create training experiences for companies! Here is an example.. I’m sure you already do a lot of these things: careers.ey.com/ey/job/Atlanta-Learning-Instructional-Designer-GA-30308/793293401/?feedId=337401&LinkedInJobPostings&

To be honest I wouldn’t limit yourself. You can go into any other field that you want to, and I’m not just saying that! Teachers work everywhere. You might have to get extra certifications or degrees but there are so many options for you. If you want to use the skills you have I would say look into Learning and development at any company that does trainings with their employees. Banking and Tech companies will pay the most.

@@MorganChin thank you that's so helpful

Yes I did immediately after leaving teaching!

Thank you! If you watch my first video I posted I explain it there!

@@MorganChin thank you I'll watch it

Hey! Nice to meet you! You can DM me on IG (morganchin_). I don’t look at email often enough!

Sure! I have a BA in early childhood education with a minor in Spanish and an MA in Human Computer Interaction

Hey!! If you go to my first two videos, I talk a lot about how I made the transition. I chose to go to grad school for a tech degree because I am not disciplined enough for self study 😂😂 lol So I saved most of my money while teaching so I could pay for it. The degree program opened a ton of doors for me to get 3 internships. One of the internships led to a full time job! Although a masters degree is not required!! For my resume I focused on how I used technology in the classroom, how I taught what I did with technology to other teachers. I also showed how I managed my classroom and students. If it is helpful, I can do a follow up on this if my first two videos aren’t detailed enough 🙂

@@MorganChin thank you so much!!!

I know a lot of teachers do Learning and Development type things but I don’t think there is any one career. You can go into any one you want to!

I like to secretly call myself an honorary Apple genius because I know everything about most Apple products.

I did a two year masters degree and started working right after graduation. I also didn’t love programming so I changed my path to design! lol To be honest any field that you want to do is well suited for former teachers. You just have to put in the work to make the change but you can definitely do something completely different

@@MorganChin thanks for reply, was offered a masters in educational leadership but then ur just still in education afterwards😂😂whole point is to get out though an MA in guidance counselling might entice me to stay but here in ireland guidance wud still require me to teach in classrooms unless the job was full time duties which is rare

@@andayibrewmbirika2441 of course! Lol oh wow! well I’d advise spending some time thinking about what you want to do and then going for that

No previous experience at first! I went to graduate school and then did internships while in school. I had no prior experience before my first internship in this field! When I started full time my prior experience was 3 internships.

I am soo glad that it was helpful!! 🤗 Congratulations on your decision! I know it is not an easy one to make. I am cheering you on as I know personally that many tech companies will take a chance on you!! Teachers bring an extremely valuable skill set to the workplace! You got this ✨

Learn Java!

@@lisad355 Best and quickest way to learn?? Also, what programs/courses?

@@aliciagoodman3659 how good are you? with Apple products, because I am good with Apple products.

I get it. That is a tough decision to make! If you are still in school consider taking a computer science course first and see how you like it! Now is a great time to try things out. Don’t be afraid to switch directions.. that’s what school is for!

Do computer science. When you get into the real world you’ll see how underpaid teachers are

Thanks for sharing!

Awww no 😞 so hate that is normal for teachers. It’s so unhealthy!

I’m not exactly sure what that is! In the US the schools will have a principal that is over the entire school. Then, they will also have Assistant Principals that are in charge of certain things like grade levels or standardized testing. There could be 1-7+ assistant principals. It depends on the school size. The principals and assistant principals oversee the school!

@@MorganChin okay cool! So the assistant headteachers/ principals are the admin? If so, yes in the UK we have the EXACT same issues. Teachers have been on strike recently due to pay

@@amirariyama2349 yes exactly! They are the school admin or school administration. Wow smh that’s so sad… I am sorry to hear that. I hope things change for teachers everywhere soon 🥺

I am so sorry to hear that! I have a bunch of videos on my channel talking about how I made a transition!

Yes it’s difficult. I’m cheering you on though! 🥰

Hey! Sure. Do you mind elaborating more on what you want to know?

Hi Morgan! Thanks so much for your videos. I’m a teacher in New Orleans also a single mom of two. I’m completely drained. I feel like I spend more time with my school kiddos then my own. I’m currently looking into starting a online Masters program. Can you recommend any programs that can make my transition into tech easier? Or do you recommend attending a bootcamp? My hope is to work from home.

@@Erica-il3cz hey! So happy the videos help! I can understand how you feel. Teaching is hard 😥 Do you know what job you are wanting to do?

@@MorganChin Thank you so much for responding back so quickly. I am an out of the box thinker and really enjoy painting and art etc. I’m not really sure exactly what but I truly have a yearning to be able to express myself more creatively and I also have to be able to be in an area that allows work life balance.

@@Erica-il3cz hmm okay! So I would look into Technical artist, UI designer, UX design/product design, 3D artist, and visual effects! You can work at tech and video game companies among many others! Once you decide what you want to do, think about financials. Can you afford to go back to school, do you have time? If so, go for it. If not, do a boot camp. Either way look at t he courses to make sure they give you hands on projects and talk to the students about their experiences in the course!

It’s really sad that people are not paid fairly according to the work they do. It shouldn’t have to be one or another for fair pay. You shouldn’t have to leave careers you like for better pay either.

Oh wow. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. That is not okay at all. 😓

And it still goes on.The mean girls clique is the worst 🙈

@@lindagithaiga1974 wow. Well at least you know you don’t want to be friends with those people. Smh

@@MorganChin never have been and never will.am good.

@@MorganChin I can top that. I know a group of mean girl teachers that would wear matching shirts that would say “The Real Teachers” and under that it said “You can’t sit with us”. The would all wear these shirts on the days of faculty meetings.

No I cant lol

@@MorganChin do u want one lolx

@@mickeyjones5311 not sure what you mean

Morninx u nicex

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It depends on where you live and where you work! It can be anywhere in between 60,000-115,000. The higher end is going to come from big tech companies in areas with higher costs of living (California/NYC/etc)

@@MorganChin if you live in Silicon Valley, then you’ll definitely be paid more.

If you live in Silicon Valley, you’ll definitely be paid more, because that’s where all the big technology companies are located

@@204august2 yes you will but also because the cost of living is higher!

@@MorganChin I am making more than 60k in teaching and that’s what keeps me from leaving…

That’s understandable !

I can relate! I miss the kids the most even now. However, I learned that I can still be a teacher or a coach with kids through Church or sports etc. Each year gets easier and you definitely begin to get used to your new work environment. The good thing is if you don’t like it you can always go back to teaching!