Transition to teaching, is it worth it?
Hello everyone!
I have previously worked in graphic design, which (as you can imagine with the rise of generative AI) is no longer a financially sound career path, and in office admin.
I have always wanted to be a primary educator, from as little as I can remember. I’m a mum of 4 variously neurodivergent kids (4. 5.5, 7, 9.5) and looking to start getting back into some work and/or study after being mostly a SAHM doing some graphic design on the side for a decade now that the Small One is in 4yo Kinder.
Is it worth it? I love children, especially in the K-2 age range, and I am very much able to adapt to a new career path. I’m torn between following my heart into teaching, even knowing the state of the present education system, or just settling for the soul crushing but safe admin job until retirement I suppose.
Income is not really a factor, as I’m lucky enough that I don’t have to work, but I very much want to.
Thanks in advance, friends (: