I Quit Teaching 2 Year Update | reclaiming my identity, getting scammed, and starting a business

[@notablysara]

Your journal entry 😭 I resonate with so much of what you said. The weirdness of the new school routine and the FEAR. Mike was right!!! You should never wake up feeling like that about your job. I am so proud of you for leaving and so grateful to be in your circle, Natalie! ❤

[@PrimaryFocus]

🩷🩷🩷😭😭😭 thank you

[@Edu-Take]

As someone in the education field who hopes to do KZbin full-time (one day). I root for you. I think I found you a year ago and as I've built my youtube channel (a little different focus) I've referred some of my audience to you if they are looking for ways to help their child. Keep going!

[@PrimaryFocus]

wow- thank you 🩷 just subscribed to your channel you cover some juicy topics reach out anytime!

[@driedfigs00]

I’m a 25 year old who is very far away from having kids. I just love your videos. I feel like I’m healing my inner child a bit to hear the teacher POV on these American elementary experiences. It takes me back to the class parties, the feelings/emotions I went through in the classroom, and the vague political stuff I was somewhat aware of between staff and parents. It’s just so fascinating to me. Keep on doing what you’re doing!!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you so much for commenting and encouraging me! I’m glad you watch and can get some funny nostalgia from it. It’s always interesting to look back on memories from your new adult perspective.

[@amyleighmason8580]

Such an inspiring video. 🖤 It really rings true that many of us feel our careers are a huge part of our identities and it can be so hard to have that change! Thank you for your honesty!!!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you! 🩷 I have so much more empathy for people that have been laid off or hate their jobs. When you’re supposed to spend most of your time somewhere it’s hard for it NOT to define you

[@kajschro1]

It’s really refreshing to hear all of the ups and downs that have come your way over the past two years. Thank you for sharing both parts of your journey so far. Really glad you’re having more time for the things and people that bring you joy, too! 🤗 you deserve it!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you- it felt really good making this video, sometimes all you see is the struggle but looking back I’m so proud of how much I’ve grown

[@enc893]

I’m so proud of you for persevering through some disappointing and rough experiences. It’s really enhanced who you are as a person and business woman. Your stories have been inspiring and thought provoking for me in my industry as well, so thank you for being open and sharing!

[@PrimaryFocus]

❤❤❤ thank you so much for saying that- I think we can all learn from each other to be a little better every day

[@sritzonyoutube]

The identity piece really resonated with me. I definitely experienced that when I left my job and became Mom full-time focused. As my children have grown and matured, I am facing another season of growth and change ahead and identity is coming up once again. I appreciate your transparency in how your journey is evolving.

[@PrimaryFocus]

🩷🩷🩷 your comment is a good reminder that we are all moving through different seasons in our lives. Cherish what we have, but don’t plan on it forever- there are more good times to come!

[@byeteaching]

It's refreshing to see someone discussing the challenges teachers face when transitioning careers. Your video provides valuable guidance and encouragement. Thank you! Keep up the excellent work!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you! There were a lot of unexpected changes, but a little bit of time makes all the difference

[@tvstudentNL]

My heart is breaking for you when you recite from your journal. It took so much determination to do what you did!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you 🩷 it was hard to read it out loud, but I’m so proud of myself for making changes to get out of that situation.

[@ulli3732]

I'm so proud of you, Natalie ! Thanks for being so vulnerable and open!

[@PrimaryFocus]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you! I was so nervous posting this, but I’m glad it’s out there

[@Hey-there-70]

Girl, yes! I am in year 1 of leaving a job that was my identity. I started in education and pivoted to nonprofit and burnt out in both sectors. I’m parenting my 4 year old and 1 year old full time but a lot of my brain is still focused on processing my identity and values and the choices I want to make when my 4 year old start kindergarten. I have filled my work anxiety with identity anxiety and really resonated with the first part of your video. Trying to give myself grace and a break and continue to put the puzzle pieces back together and enjoy the process instead of striving to skip ahead to the finished piece ❤

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Wow- changing careers twice and motherhood, you’ve been going through so much change. Keep giving yourself grace and time, someday soon you’ll look back and realize all you’ve built 🩷

[@jackie_twirlsmarashlian6947]

Teaching is a hard hard job and largely thankless aside from student notes if we're so lucky to receive.

[@PrimaryFocus]

It's such a hard job, I loved teaching but at some point I had to make sure I was looking out for myself