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Old 01-31-2007, 04:13 PM
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Default Re: Who Has Changed Careers?

I did. I was an elementary teacher for eight years. I am now working in the Oil & Gas industry as an Engineering Tech Assistant.

Pros about my career change: A whole lot stress, less hours, no weekends or evenings, no parents of kids to deal with.

Cons: Significantly less money, significantly less vacation/sick time, miss working with kids.

Would I do it again? Yes, in a heartbeat.

Would I ever consider going back to teaching? Probably not - unless it was teaching my own hypothetical children.
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