Should I switch from corporate finance to teaching?
Burnout and corporate layoffs drive professionals to question if teaching offers a more fulfilling path. Evaluating this transition means figuring out if education is truly the right fit and determining the appropriate certification level before jumping in.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Volunteering or completing observation hours in a classroom
- 2Subbing for a time to test out the profession
- 3Talking to teachers you are close with and researching teacher turnover rates
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“I (26M) am looking to make a change.”source ↗
“I’m feeling burnt out by the rat race that is corporate finance.”source ↗
“I am seeking something more fulfilling in my life.”source ↗
“My role at my last employer was eliminated, so I am currently searching for something new. Should that be teaching?”source ↗
“How do I know if I should jump into a new career as an educator?”source ↗
“How do I know what level to get certified to teach”source ↗
“How can I judge if this is for me?”source ↗
Where this came up
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