I am currently a fifth-year computer teacher chomping-at-the-bit to get the heck out of this pathetic dead-end job!!! I want to do something with computers in a corporate setting and have benefits and a retirement plan.
Things I dislike most about my current job:
–low pay and not much “moving up.” I started five years ago taking home $1800/month. Now I take home $2200/month (and I have a MASTER’S degree!! – doesn’t seem to matter in the teaching world)
–repetition; I say the same thing five times a day, once for each period
–not learning ANYTHING new; I spit out information I already know to students whom a small percentage of care to listen
–having more and more piled onto our plates without the additional compensation
–lack of feeling of achievement, accomplishment, success, recognition
–the foul language and attitude I hear and witness daily
–recess duty!
Things about me:
I recently received my Master’s in Information Systems & Management (online, so unfortunately there was not much “hands-on”). I love to learn!!!
I am an introvert and can *tolerate* working closely with people but I perform my best independently and in a QUIET setting.
I like making basic websites and I am proficient on the Mac OS X. I can do Word, Excel, etc. and some Photoshop. I like to solve problems, improve systems / make things more efficient, and I love organizing anything and everything. I like research, data, and analyzing information. But I also have a creative side.
I enjoy teaching others, but only when the pupils are eager to learn and when I know there will be some sort of benefit for all involved in the learning process.
I despise sales or anything having to do with trying to persuade others.
Not sure if mentioning hobbies helps, but I love sewing, drawing, puzzles, reading, and playing video/computer games (like Civilization and Sim City).
The people I need to respond are those currently in computer positions in a corporate setting enjoying their jobs. Please tell me what kinds of careers are out there for me based on your experience and observations in your current occupations! 
Need To Leave Teaching And Join Corporate…advice?
July 27th, 2009 by admin Leave a reply »
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Your masters and teaching experience will be appreciated. You’ll feel so great getting out into an environment where your hard work will account for something and be appreciated.
Plus, despite what your co-workers will tell you, you can always go back to teaching. Were you able to get a pension with 5 years in? I know some places do that just to get you and keep you while others leave it at 10.