A Very Important Message for Teachers That Have Nothing Left to Give!

[@heyheyhey40]

As a teacher and former Army Soldier, I know the feeling. Being a teacher was harder and more stressful than being a Soldier but Soldiers get respect and appreciation; teachers get none of that and when you put your whole heart into it, you may even get villainized.

[@Amberrechelle]

Just quit two weeks ago and I can already say I feel so much better !

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Isn’t it amazing?!

[@thebusinessofbecomingme5794]

I am next!

[@solangelawrence6765]

I quit 6 weeks ago

[@therealtoni]

why?

[@hooballoolify]

This right here! Some "safe jobs" (teaching) are actually hazardous to your health. I'm getting out to save my life.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Amen! I wish you the best!

[@xnihilo64]

Right on, Tina! It's simply not worth your life. This June I'm done.

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

Exactly 💯 I knew a teacher who was considered a superstar And Committed suicide 💔 😔

[@amberadams217]

Injuries from teaching: sprained wrist, sprained ankle, probably twice, but one I saw treatment for, then it gave way and I broke my ankle 3 weeks later at a friend's. Kicked so hard during a needed diaper change of a 3 year old I got whiplash so severe the dr thought it might have been a broken neck. A toe stomped on and moved out of joint, a torn meniscus, hair pulled so hard I had goose eggs on my scalp and torn cartilage and ligament in my hand and wrist that required surgery. That doesn't count multiple bruises and headaches, backaches and anxiety. Or the time a racially motivated bomb threat was called into the elementary school that's shared the same campus and they decided to have preschool shelter in place instead of evacuate, and parents kept coming in the back way to drop off kids despite the cops saying no, firetrucks, and helicopters and teachers saying go home! Take your kid and go!

[@xnihilo64]

@@amberadams217 Fortunately I'm a big guy, and although these threats are always real (I live in LA county), I never had to engage an out of control student. However, I did witness our skinny female counselor a few years ago trying to pacify a situation. She was nearly hurled over a student's back. That was the moment I almost lost it and was about to attack the kid. Glad I held my anger; it was gonna get ugly and I didn't care. I resigned from that school that year. In a much better district, but am taking my retirement in June. I'm done.

[@joys9791]

When you said, “You’ve done enough” my eyes watered. I felt understood. I’m officially retiring and moving out of the country so I can enjoy the second half century of my life

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

It makes me emotional when people say that they get emotional watching this video 😂. Thank you so much for watching! Which country are you moving to?

[@joys9791]

Portugal

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@joys9791 a military buddy of mine live there for a while and he absolutely loved it!

[@jillsalkin7389]

@@joys9791 WOW!! I hope it's a great move!

[@joannharrington2279]

I had nothing left to give. I would dread Sunday night knowing I had to go to work the next day. I became a time watcher throughout the day. My work day was 6:30am to 4:00pm because I had early morning duty. I did not go back after 16 years. I am retired and wake up every day happy.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Sundays were the absolute worst 🤦🏾‍♂️. Good for you!

[@edubwalter3179]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney I call it the Sunday Night Blues!

[@ladykemma3]

The "quiet quit" is what I am doing because too close to retirement

[@xnihilo64]

Right there with you. 25 years in and I'm "quietly quitting" this June. I just pass out worksheets and assign written work from textbooks; not really "teaching" anymore just a sitter. Gonna take the $ and run.

[@ladykemma3]

@@xnihilo64 I got the worst review of my teaching career last week. I pitched a fit, and the AP redid it. Age discrimination is not a thing in my district. Most of us are old hands. I was reviewed by an AP who was an English teacher. He was visibly freaked out by AP kids who were doing a lab, out of their seats, and it looked chaotic. In my confrontation, I showed him the completed scientific papers, university professional level. He was unimpressed. He redid the evaluation with my non.AP class. He was pleased at very low level art lesson of artistic rendering of local wildflowers. I got higher scores, included technology in the form of cellphone photos and Google image searcg Do they want labs and rigor? I don't understand. They say they want labs and rigor and I get low scores every time there is an evaluation during a lab...

[@xnihilo64]

@@ladykemma3 My gosh, are we living parallel lives?! I got written up the first time ever a few months ago by a brand-new admin. Couldn't believe it. He didn't even talk to me about it first! Just a sign to get the hades outta there. I'm so done I can taste it.

[@cg-ny9078]

@@xnihilo64 You can both include me in that boat, too! Im so glad I'm not alone! After 20 years of teaching elementary school, and never once receiving lower than "Effective or Highly-Effective" ratings, the brand new principal (who used to be high school Social Studies teacher) decided that I am now a "developing'" teacher based on him just observing ONE 30 min math lesson! I'm so done too!!

[@pistoffpussycat5778]

Me too

[@jessicaverdugo2522]

I decided to leave my job at the end of the semester. I had many reasons to do so, but you saying "You've done enough" really helped with the guilt I didn't want to admit I was feeling. Thank you.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, congratulations! Also, I’m glad that the message was able to resonate. 🙏🏾

[@dandolinesoldaat6543]

Quit this year. Just could not do it anymore. Was so afraid about the future, but now I feel so much better. Mental health has improved so much. Thank you for sharing.

[@deirdredunbar5282]

In 2015 I became a substitute teacher. I returned to college to add teaching certification so I could teach. I went through the internship during covid. After covid I realized that teachers were now doing two jobs, not one. Covid brought about the need for online access to courses because children were being quarantined so frequently. After Covid, the teachers are still doing two jobs...online teaching and classroom teaching. The administration thought "oh great we can kill two birds with one stone. "Teachers can do two jobs with one salary and teaching did not return to normal. There should be classroom teachers and online teachers and teachers should not be required to do both jobs. At this point the administration can use online teaching platform during weather days so that the school year can be kept in tact. I say that any teacher who is working both jobs should have two salaries. Teachers are not being compensated for this extra load and salaries have not kept up with the added workload.

[@WhatWillYouFind]

Moved abroad to Asia. No regrets, I can do my dream job and have comprehensive benefits with GREAT pay. I'd never go back to the USA to teach unless it was under duress.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Congrats to you!

[@davidarmstrong4743]

Just curious, what job did you find?

[@wj3445]

Thank you for this message. After 35 years in I am finally acknowledging I have done enough! Wish I would have realized this sooner. This past year the stress has affected my health. Sometimes the fear of not knowing what else we can do to make a difference keeps us in the classroom. I now realize I have many talents and will use those in retirement next year. Great video. God bless you.

[@mariawaugh-clayton7978]

Good Luck. I'll be joining you soon.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, thank you so much for that. Thank you for your contributions to society. I’m sure that your sacrifices and efforts will impact generations! Now it’s time to take care of yourself. You’ll be great at whatever you decide to do. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@WillowT442]

I have spent so much money on mental health counseling and paying a life coach to help with burnout. I could have traveled the world with that money. I em so mentally and physically exhausted after my work week they I usually go to bed Friday night as soon as I can and then sleeping and resting ALL day on Saturday. Then on every school break the first this i do after I get him or crawl into bed and may spend a couple of days just trying to decompress and catch up on sleep. This summer it took me almost 3 weeks to complete decompress and get my anxiety manageable again. Now the new school year is about to start again. I just don’t know how I am going to do it, Especially since I not be starting off excited and energized.

[@2025-t1f]

Your words made me laugh and cry. I quit. 19 years in and I am DONE. I have done enough. Thanks so much for your words of wisdom.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, I wish you the best of luck with your new endeavors. I know that you will do great things outside of the classroom just as you did in it.

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I agree with everything except for the part of NOT getting up and just quit. Sometimes the best course of action is the one less restrictive and resistant... i.e. drop everything and quit on the spot. If teachers, paras, subs, etc want to see drastic change the fastest... they need to all stop what they are doing and quit. They need to go into something else. The more drastic the numbers of educators quitting the more likely the system will change. Nothing will change if people continue to do the same thing expecting different results. Once people realize that the only way they will ever get notice or respected in this broken system is by removing yourself from it and let it d!e. By continuing to participate you are essentially saying, "this is okay. I am ok with the abuse, I am ok being sick all of the time from the dust, mites, mold, rat feces, roaches, etc. I am ok with the gaslighting, passive-aggressive , etc." You are essentially giving permission by staying. The best thing to do is quit and let the system collapse within itself by its own sheer audacity, hubris, egoism, and other bs nonsense. Can you save and change a sociopath-psychopath? No! You let the sociopath-psychopath starve to d3ath by not feeding what it needs to survive. Cut off the supple and eventually it will be replaced, hopefully by something better. However, we won't know until everyone collectively gather up their things and move away, cutting off the human resource needed to keep the abuse system going.

[@idaeer]

My health has declined and I've been so stressed as a teacher. I left teaching for about a year, after having worked for about 3 years. Then I returned to high school teaching this fall, but I already feel exhausted. I'm contemplating leaving teaching for good...

[@stephaniematherly4352]

I am 17years in and have enough annual and sick days built up to retire almost a year early. I graduated from college and became a teacher at the age of 40. I am trying to hold on 2 more years so that I will have lifetime health insurance. But I am this person you are talking about in this video. I need to quit now because my health is taking blow after blow. Every health problem I have is stress induced. I just pray that I can make it 2 more years and make it out alive.

[@eileenlabora32]

Hard as it may seem Learn the art of detachment to the best of your ability

[@tessfromtheu.s256]

Thank you for this I feel so gulty for leaving before the end of the year but I was falling apart....

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching!

[@GmaCynD]

Thank you for this video. All throughout, I'm thinking, is he talking to me? How does he know what's on my mind? The clapping at the end made me cry. 25+ years and the toxic environment that our school has is horrid. God bless you for your testimony.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I’m glad that this video was able to impact you. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cg-ny9078]

I'm right with you on the toxic environment thing. I left one school because of issues with cliques, gossiping among teachers and admin playing favorites and switched to a new school and see the same old nonsense and unprofessionalism. I'm done, but heart broken and wondering what I should do next to earn an income if I do resign.

[@kristenturner1222]

@@cg-ny9078 My friend, you are not alone, and it is ok to feel the way you do. You have reason, and whatever you decide to do will be the right choice, I am certain. I did not last long as a hs math teacher but told myself even if I had to flip burgers or be a garbage collector, I would make a change and be proud of it.

[@thesongstylingsoflaradiane5869]

This video went in an entirely different direction than I was expecting, and I love it! Thank you so much.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you but I’m curious to know what you were expecting? 😂

[@Mighty_My4418]

Truth. I would say it’s easier to say “you’ve done enough” when you have veteran/retired veteran status. Not many teachers have that. What I mean is, I can quit my job & live off of veteran status/benefits until I find my next job. Sadly not many have that option.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you so much for watching. You’re absolutely right. I was supposed to mention that in the video. However, I was in situations prior to the military in which I had to take that leap of faith. It’s not easy but neither is sticking with a job that’s killing you.

[@Mighty_My4418]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney you are absolutely right, sir. I was an educator before I joined the military. I joined out of necessity, but I wouldn’t take back the experience I’ve gained from becoming a service member. I feel like I’m taking more chances with leaving employers/employment now than I was before the military, but that’s a whole topic on its own. My point is, yes, it’s better to leave the job than stay & be unhappy. Maybe education should look into things like VA Benefits for teachers.(?)

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@Mighty_My4418 teachers definitely deserve more benefits! Idk exactly what that looks like but just the summers off ain’t cutting it! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mighty_My4418]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Agreed. Blessings to your future.

[@brookstravelstheworld2328]

I understand what you're saying. However, I don't have veteran status, and I quit. I taught for 24 years (in Florida), and I just couldn't take it anymore. I began to research alternatives and found through Indeed, that there are lots of remote jobs out there, signed up for online TEFL classes, and turned in my resignation letter. My last physical day teaching was March 11, 2022 and my last day of employment was March 28th (yeah, I was that teacher with lots of sick days on the books). In my research, I found that I could live in Latin America on 1/4th of my US budget. Sold my house, sold my car and was in Guatemala on the 30th of May. Fear of the unknown is a legitimate issue, but the idea of being utterly disrespected (by the district/legislation) and moving through the next 6 years teaching was even more frightening. I felt "dead" inside, and realized that I'd developed a shell around myself to protect my spiritual, emotional and mental well being. Teachers teach because they care about kids, and working in an environment of lunacy that couldn't care less about the kids is literally painful.

[@fromlacktolegacy]

Hola new subbie here👋🏽👋🏽....I retired early for all of the reasons you outlined. Best decision I ever made in my life!!!! Now I live in a Mexican beach town, I day trade AND I started a KZbin channel to document it!!! Thank you for speaking so candidly!! Keep making great content

[@evelynhouston7240]

Great message, this is so timely I recently quit teaching too. I had to leave to save myself

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you and congratulations! Glad that you did what was best for you and yours.

[@mmdmmj1]

May I ask what you are doing now? I recently quit too and really not sure what's next.

[@evelynhouston7240]

@@mmdmmj1 still applying for jobs

[@mmdmmj1]

@@evelynhouston7240 Best Wishes! I had to take that leap of faith too girl. We will get through this.💪

[@MzNoir_Rain444]

Today is my last day. I came back to education after a few years. Took over a class so I was aware of the challenges as that’s what happened my first year of teaching. It’s not easy taking over especially when the class has zero structure. I was able to keep them on task when I had enough work BUT unfortunately, the school didn’t provide a curriculum, textbooks, workbooks nor online resources for the students. I was stuck trying to figure out how to teach several classes for 1 1/2 hours everyday. I had to scour the internet, grab any resources I could find and ended up buying quite a bit from TPT. Today, I realized it’s not worth it. The behaviors are out of control, the principal gaslight me to come there and I’m spending so much out of my pocket because the school provides no resources to teach the kids. Why should I go through all of that?

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Retired educator 1982-2022...how did we survive? The staff supported each other with a sense of humor and 💕 love. This, of course, does not include the admin!

[@edupunknoob]

The system is deeply broken. So many of these experiences sound like the students who are honest enough with me to describe what they’re going through. If both the teachers and the students are burning out, the system is _shattering._

[@timisa58]

Good message! Thank you! I am not leaving teaching, but seeking other opportunities that will be more productive, creative, and flexible. I am leaving stress, unhealthy habits I have developed due to the job, behind.

[@cg-ny9078]

Hey Richard, May I ask what changes you have been planning on that does not involve leaving teaching? I'm thinking resignation too, but want something else to fall back on and still be able to earn an income. Best of luck for your future!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you and thanks for watching. That’s awesome that you are taking action. I hope that you can find something the best suits you and that lowers the stress.

[@wendellwilson5974]

I cried so much when you said you done enough....thanks....it really took a load off my shoulder....I am now at peace...thanks

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, thanks for watching. I’m glad that the video helped! 🙏🏾

[@holdonC]

Year 20 here. In my first few years when I thought my class wouldn’t run without me I had my admin tell me “it will run without you”. At the time it hurt me so deep because I heard that I wasn’t important and not making a difference. In reality it is was to let me know that no matter what the school would carry on with or without me.

[@bluecactus11]

The juxtaposition of how you were treated as a vet and as a teacher. Wow. It says it all. Thanks, dude. I needed to hear this!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@susiestara0387]

Wow I felt like you were speaking right to me, right to my heart. Thank you.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@WillowT442]

I have absolutely no personal life. It had been so long I am not sure where to begin,

[@ritatharp5238]

Just don't let anyone steal your Joy, that's in my Bible. Wether you stay or go, stay strong. No judgement here. You're ok 😃.

[@easiersaidwithmeg]

Wow 🤩 I’m also a veteran and ex teacher in Houston who quit mid year

[@edwardyoung3600]

I'm a gen X'er. I'm good. I've learned how to learn and grow and I turned out well. I never had a cell phone as a child. I was raised by parents who both worked, I was never given a cell phone or another device as a replacement parent. I tried teaching my students this.....shot down. Responcibility is not taught in schools, not because of teachers but because parents feel the guilt that they are not raising their kids as much as they want to....they replaced themselves with a cell phone.

[@adriananatividad6694]

Wow... so true.

[@tonjawade9037]

I salute all of you that have taught! I taught for 10 years. I feel your pain.

[@CindyTheLDCoach]

Man! I get it, been there, but I hate to see so many teachers leaving going into corporate. I advocate teachers starting their own school. Many don’t think they can, but it can be done. Small, Microschools are the answer for students and teachers.

[@cg-ny9078]

Hey Cindy, happy for u & it sounds like u are really happy with your decision. Could u tell us which State you are in and is your micro-school based at your home or do you need to rent/buy a place and get a permit to start such a school?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

That’s so dope that you started your own school! That does sound like a feasible option for some teachers.

[@CindyTheLDCoach]

@@cg-ny9078 I am in GA. We have commercial space and we are accredited. To be honest it just depends on your business model and what’s allowed in your state. You don’t have to be accredited her and thus can run it where you wish, but you have to have parents willing to pay. My state is a voucher I benefit from that and since my families wouldn’t generally be able to pay full tuition I get the voucher, which is why I also had to become accredited. I did a playlist on my channel about how I started.

[@stefanieallen4645]

I need to hear this so bad thank you. I gave them 30 days because my family was pushed and stressed to the max because i was like you said taking money out of my home and putting it towards my kids. It was getting ridiculous so I've quit but i was feeling so guilty about it but with that analogy you gave I feel relief knowing this is the smart and correct and healthy decision. Thank you.

[@philorlowski2681]

A good friend, had more scars than me, told me; quit when you get to that point, and be done with it, and do something else somewhere else. Leave that bagg on the steps when you leave. Don't carry it with you. 🙂 ...works well for me, others are still hauling that bagg around.

[@levon-atkinson]

Thank you. I have given all. Enough is enough. I have done enough.

[@easiersaidwithmeg]

Glad I found this video. Same my I quit teaching video is my most viewed but these stories are compelling. Im grateful I found your page ?

[@rosalie0210]

Yes you are right ,keep encouraging teachers and non teachers around the word.

[@lucianafigini486]

I'm a retired Italian teacher and I'm watching this video and reading the comments. I'm shocked. Teaching Is a tough job everywhere in the world and when I retired I really felt completely exhausted but I didn't know the situation was so unbearable in the USA! I'm so sorry, really! I've always loved American culture and the USA were always an example for us Italians but now It really seems you're having lots of problems. I hope you will find a solution. Love from Italy ❤️

[@markwalsh6714]

Great video. Thankyou. I know so many of my colleagues who won’t leave as they feel guilty. I keep saying them that the school will and can continue without them.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you!

[@udertyrat]

This is the best video I’ve seen in quite a while. Well done.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, thank you for that. It means a lot! But did you subscribe though?! 😂

[@lifeofmaha]

thank you for the validation

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching, I hope that the video helped in some way!

[@pennysoutar127]

Thank you. You are my hero. Yes, I have done enough.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Awww thank you so much!

[@pierosanchez2010]

Thank you so much! I am terrified because I feel like I can’t (not good enough) to do anything else. I am on my way to seek happiness

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thanks for watching and if you can be a teacher you can probably do almost anything.

[@jillsalkin7389]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney I was going to say the same thing!

[@caracaplinger1860]

Thank you, thank you. Not enough teachers are the verge have gotten this message. Shout it from the rooftops!

[@ronstevens8733]

I’m completing my 27th year teaching, and plan to retire. I can honestly say that it has been a long and arduous career. The extra stress dealing with various principals who you felt were out to get you. Notwithstanding students who thought it was their job to disrupt the class on a daily basis. Now, I have another problem, this is my second year making the highest salary in my district. Almost making $140,000 isn’t anything to laugh at. I always dream of finally being able to retire, but now I’m beginning to second guess myself. How can I stay strong, and say what you advised: “You have done enough.?” I’ve been that if you start chasing the money, you’ll never retire.

[@reneedennis2011]

Thank you for this video.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾

[@reneedennis2011]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney You're welcome 😊!

[@Bibs123]

I'm a teacher and I hate to say it, but our profession doesn't really deserve much better. The far majority of teachers won't stand up for themselves and confront administrators and politicians. They sit on their backside and allow parents and administrators to attack them. Another issue we face is that American students perform poorly against those in Asia and Europe, especially in math and science. This is not the fault of teachers, but teachers and administrators aren't willing to speak truthfully as to why that's the case. We all it's because our society doesn't give a shit about educating our kids. The kids don't give a shit and most parents are disengaged and too self-absorbed to support their child's education, another chunk cares more about sports. I teach a significant number of Asian American students and they just crush my white and black students because their parents care more, they are involved, and they have high expectations. We can't produce sub-par results and then complain about things; people won't listen unless you can make a persuasive argument as to why those poor results aren't your fault. Teachers have to stand up and boldly speak about the reasons our schools basically suck. Teachers are not the reason, but our schools do suck as far as producing results and teachers sit and say nothing publicly. Some don't even understand that our schools are terrible, which is sad, and others just don't have the courage to speak. If you argue that American public education is producing students that can compete for the jobs of the future, you can't be taken seriously. Those jobs are math, science, and tech. based and we do a horrible job in these areas. Sir, a huge part of your problem stress is most likely teaching in a huge city. It is easy to see that our huge cities are in chaos with homeless people trashing the streets, violence out the wazoo, drugs, etc. I don't see how kids raised in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, etc. can learn anything with the crap they see and deal with every day.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, so much to unpack here. I would say that I agree with you about parents being self absorbed and caring more about sports. I would also add that I spoke up to administration about things and felt bad afterwards because you can definitely tell that you’re supposed to shut up and color and that the other teachers that agreed with you behind doors would not back you when it mattered.

[@Bibs123]

@Laura G I don't disagree that there are rooms full of AP kids that care and work hard. The problem is that it represents only about 20% at most of our nation. It's the 80 to 85% that are destroying us. I saw a statistic that China is pumping out 10 scientist and engineers for every 1 that we are. We can't compete in a global economy when so few of us can do the math and science.

[@nappyqueen86]

Best comment on the video! Period! It’s shameful as a black person of A.A descent that our enslaved ancestors could read better than some Black students today. I’m seriously considering homeschooling my child next year even though I work full time. Unfortunately, the school districts near me are teaching all the kids relevant skills in the classroom.

[@Sundaymike1]

I retired after spring break. If I hadn't there is a good chance I would be dead today.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Congrats man and it will definitely take you out if you let it.

[@lauriegrissom672]

Excellent message and content. Thank you!!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@chessc.3407]

This made me cry 😢

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching, I hope that it helps on some level.

[@ironknee9513]

Good video. Thank you.

[@nappyqueen86]

Great video and I subbed. You should have way more views for this relatable content.

[@kcm7134]

It’s not about worrying what will happen to the kids. I am 53 and can leave with full retirement in 8 years. I actually have a very good salary, higher than I ever imagined, and there is no way I could replicate that if I left. I live in a very expensive area and my husband and I rely on my salary primarily. Not to mention I have many chronic health problems and need to keep my insurance. I am working on moving out of the classroom to a resource position.

[@TheCandy1girl]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. I cried. I've done enough. I'm giving so much I have nothing left of me.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I never get used to someone saying that they cried while watching one of my videos. It’s very humbling and I’m extremely grateful that the message was able to resonate with you. I wish you much success with your future endeavors! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pauljones724]

Hi this will be 44 yrs.combined actual teaching and substituting for me. Retired 5 yrs.ago and still at it!!!

[@jaknkee]

Thank you for this…!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching!

[@DJ50068]

Thank you. This was a blessing!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@aquamarine0023]

Powerful!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you!

[@esthervarney4011]

I understand the toughness! I love the kids even the bad ones! Parents really are only into themselves!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 Thank God we still have a few good ones left ❤❤❤And now the state are changing the rules could be more paperwork and parents don't care and all our work is thrown in the trash! My co workers and I hard every day and we get little to no thanks!!!! We have a great director but she wants to leave too! Peace to all teachers and thank you for all you do for our kids!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fredflintstone8048]

Wise advice.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@fit6456]

For anyone that has left mid year during this current teacher shortage, is it true that districts can take away your teaching license since quitting mid-year is technically a breach of contract?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

They said that I couldn’t teach in the state of Texas for 2 years…🤷🏾‍♂️

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Yes it is a breach of contract

[@fit6456]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Got it, thanks!

[@jazzyperson6797]

Im currently a teachers assistant smd ive been in my district for over 5 years and as much as i love my students, im drowning here

[@davidfriedman7524]

I'm trapped in teaching because I have a 21 year-long undiagnosed illness (By every hospital in NYC, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, Yale, and NIH). I cannot go one day without health insurance. I'm physically disabled (wheelchair user) and I have a speech disability due to my illness. I've wanted out for decades, but my illness has imprisoned me in teaching. I have tried everything to get out (networking, job fairs, interviews, resumes, life coach, applying to go back to school, applying for disability) with no success. I implore you and anyone that can to please help me. I know the job is making my illness worse. PLEASE HELP ME!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

OMG. David email me @ [e-mail].

[@newmamaful]

Have you considered teaching for an online school like K12 or Connections Academy?

[@rexx9476]

@@newmamaful I’ve considered it, but I need out of teaching completely.

[@transitionsnc]

I agree with what you're saying but I do think you need a financial plan to quit. I've known people who quit jobs they've hated without a plan and it didn't go well for them. It's especially important if you're a self supporting individual or if you're a single parent.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Hi Christina, thanks for the comment. I personally think that goes without saying and that’s a topic for another video.

[@tarugardiner4287]

Exactly only so much you can do , especially online teaching , you need face to face teaching .

[@WillowT442]

I am trying hard to figure out what else I can do for a living with a degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am applying to the university my son attends to see if I can be student advisor, This way I may be able to get a discount on his eduction and the something new, I am afraid I will not succeed at it or they will not even offer me the job.

[@easiersaidwithmeg]

This made me cry

[@kalualauber1921]

Did they take your license?

[@brilliantbrad]

I'm 5 years in and way the fuck past done. If I survive next year I'm done. They are paying us a lot extra in some DISD (Dallas , TX) schools. I work in one of those schools. After this year I am done teaching I have no clue what to do but I know that I will die very young or be psychologically and spiritually crushed if I teach after next year. I already have many health issues physical and mental that began mostly when I started teaching. But yeah I'm checked out before the year even begins. All I want is to not be fired or written up.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

All I can tell you is to listen to yourself. If you’re truly suffering mentally/physically, then you’re only harming yourself and others by staying. There are plenty of other jobs out there. Be smart and logical. Don’t do anything from an emotional state. Pray on it as well if you’re about that life. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gracevalentine1666]

It was hard to sell my skill set - I wanted to manage a thrift store but they were republican and hated teachers. The bosses out there hurt people physically when they think they don’t belong. Lots of stigma. Good thesis in this vid, Taylor hits the nail, no matter how much i did....

[@pistoffpussycat5778]

I hate that. I am very conservative and a teacher. Not some kind of Lefty lunatic!

[@mariawaugh-clayton7978]

@@pistoffpussycat5778 Most of the lunatics seem to be coming from your direction as of late. I'm sure your students will figure that out which is a very good thing!

[@pistoffpussycat5778]

@@mariawaugh-clayton7978 cite specifics.

[@gracevalentine1666]

@@mariawaugh-clayton7978 Marjorie Taylor Green Jewish space lasers is a progressive socialist? You’re fuckin nuts.

[@gracevalentine1666]

The comment is meant for the detractors- sry for confusion

[@sierrafarnum9689]

I’ve always wanted to be an English teacher for a million reasons. But the reason holding me back is everything I see online about it. I don’t want to be naive but I don’t want to turn down a career goal only because the internet told me to. Idk

[@TheThinkingMathematician]

This is why teachers used to have paid sabbaticals

[@marcmeinzer8859]

Taking the larger view somehow the onus needs to be taken off of the teacher, since anyone who’s not psychotic ought to be able to sense that the teacher, no matter how gifted and dedicated, simply cannot learn anything for the student, as the student must do their own learning. This is kind of like mainstream religion being in such steep decline because the focus has been placed on the clergy, while treating a the laity as non-entities. So is it any wonder that the only cults which seem to be growing are those run by volunteers and which have no professional clergy? So even if some of these groups may actually be pernicious at least they aren’t going through their death rattles like mainline Protestantism. Likewise with education, it probably needs to be automated to individualize instruction so the onus is placed squarely on the learner, and not some supposedly learned teacher figure who is expected to do it for them. And then if there is a continued desire for having a day care component to education that function could be performed by day care workers who will not be held to blame for the failure or lack of motivation of the students, who will be thrown back on their own devices, to sink or swim. The current system is really much the same except for the delusion that the teacher can do the learning for the kids, no matter how indifferent they may be and usually are.

[@msdd8428]

You can blame this country for the condition of American schools.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

😬

[@Ocelot1962]

I’ve taught in five countries including the US, and I can tell you education is broken in ALL of the anglophone countries and any countries that follow the anglophone model. They ALL engage in systematic teacher abuse.

[@dreamcrone]

Good message, but repeated the same thing over 50 times.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thanks for watching.

[@kare7840]

Quit already.