u/Serious-Pay3557

For the past couple years, I have been humming and hawing about leaving teaching. I even exclusively substitute taught this past school year to take some time to do something thinking and exploring about what else is out there.
I’ve finally gotten pretty far in the interview process for a corporate job and am starting to freak out. Maybe it’s because I’ve gotten a number of red flags from this new work place. Maybe now that I’m in the midst of summer break I can’t imagine going to only 2 weeks of holiday per year.
I miss forming relationships with the kids and making interesting lessons. I always said my favourite part of teaching was that I was never bored. On the other hand one thing i find very stressful about teaching is how hard it is to find stability- especially where I live. Pretty much having to apply to new positions and schools every year. I’m hoping to have a baby in the next couple years and my goal is to find a stable permanent job before then.
I’m just stressing weighing my pros and cons as I find myself at a cross roads and would value some input from those who have found themselves in similar positions.

I have a third round interview this week for a totally new field for me. The job posting made it very clear that this was a 100% on site position. Fine whatever not a deal breaker for me, my current job is also onsite.
During the interview I was asked how I would feel if I was called to do something for the boss 9am on a Sunday. (If I don’t have a remote option, how could I even do this if I don’t bring my laptop home?) This raised some red flags as one of my musts for a new job is a good work life balance. Upon further research into this company, I don’t think this place is for me.
What are some other red flags that have made you hesitate attending an interview?