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View submission: What drives you to stay teaching?
The schedule. I left teaching, and one of the big reasons I came back for was the schedule. The breaks, no nights and weekends, and can go home at four. I love having a “start” and “end” point to my work year. Very good for my mental health, it makes me feel like I’m not working my life away.
Comment by mostessmoey at 09/03/2025 at 19:28 UTC
55 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I also like that each year I get a new group of students. I couldn’t imagine working for decades in the same space with the same co-workers all day. Some of my colleagues get on my nerves now and I only have to see them during meetings and PDs!!
Comment by TeacherPatti at 09/03/2025 at 20:05 UTC
15 upvotes, 2 direct replies
People who have left bend in all sorts of pretzel logic to try to say that they work better hours. Lol wut?? 250 days a year vs. 180?!?!
Comment by 1Snuggles at 10/03/2025 at 03:52 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
But don’t you end up working a ton of nights and weekends at home? I sure do.
Comment by Lingo2009 at 10/03/2025 at 04:37 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Wish had no nights and weekends as a teacher. I’m working seven days a week.