Teaching was my childhood dream. I had a fire in my heart to become the educator who made learning fun, ensured students felt loved, and made a lasting impact on the kids, the school, and the system.
Everyone warned me teaching would be hard, but I never expected it to strip away who I was. I barely saw my family, let friendships fade, gave up hobbies, and even stopped caring for myself. If I wasn’t teaching, I was lesson planning, grading, or simply trying to recover enough energy to do it all again. I bet you can relate, friend.
By year six, I began looking for an exit—but nothing felt right. Real estate was too cutthroat, corporate too bland, and administration… absolutely not.
Then I found Virtual Assistance. For the first time, I discovered a career that gave me freedom, balance, and happiness. It was the best decision I’ve ever made—and now I help other burnt-out teachers do the same.
I went from Teacher Of The Year to leaving teaching mid-year.
