02-04-2017, 06:20 PM
I was in a senior position and knew that cutbacks and layoffs were coming. The company made an offer, and I couldn't say no. It was really expected, and I did have options to do much the same in another location. But after 30 years, I wanted a change.
So did about the stupidest thing possible - I went into public education. My salary went to less than a third of what I could have been making, I began working numerous unpaid hours, all while being faulted and demonized by those who had no clue what the job entailed.
Eight years later, I have very few regrets.
Is it perfect? no. Do I wish I got paid more? of course. Would I recommend it to a young person for a career? hardly. Would I go back to my old life - not a chance.
So did about the stupidest thing possible - I went into public education. My salary went to less than a third of what I could have been making, I began working numerous unpaid hours, all while being faulted and demonized by those who had no clue what the job entailed.
Eight years later, I have very few regrets.
Is it perfect? no. Do I wish I got paid more? of course. Would I recommend it to a young person for a career? hardly. Would I go back to my old life - not a chance.