I used to be a teacher but I got fired for underperformance. Probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Teaching was nothing but stress every day. I used to be sick with anxiety over doing my lesson plans, and executing them. I wasn't a terrible teacher but I don't have the right personality to be a good classroom manager so my classes were out of control. That just added to the stress. After five years I got a little bit better but just not good enough.

I am now working as a teacher assistant instead of a classroom teacher. It's so much better. I am much less stressed. I'm starting a new job in September at a new district and hoping it will be ok.

I'm planning on getting my master's in social work. I think that fits my personality better and it's what I really wanted to do all along.