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Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by AOP on 2/10/2021, 5:28 pm

My side business has taken off to the point where I no longer need to be in the classroom.

I love teaching but after this year, it's time for me to move on. My time is better spent elsewhere.

I am 99.9% certain that I will not be back. When is the best time to let my co-worker/admin know?

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by Been there! on 2/14/2021, 12:43 pm, in reply to "Advice needed - Best time to resign"

I was in this same place several years ago.

My side business had grown to the point where I did not have to teach. I had a great job at a fine school district with a great perforce group but the opportunities, especially related to income and free time, were too promising to ignore.
I told the other band staff in December that I wouldn't be back for the new school year. I could trust these directors that they wouldn't tell my students, administrators or the general public until late May when school was almost over. Everything worked out fine and the timing was perfect. I was able to leave on great terms.

Be careful though. I would look out for myself first and not worry about telling anyone your plans until you are required to do so either by state or school district policies. In most cases, its probably better not to say anything until the last couple of weeks especially to students. It really depends on your relationship with the school, students and other directors.

The bigger issue is making 100% sure that you are indeed going to leave. Nothing would be worse than to make that call too early and have to try to pull it back.

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by BDOD on 2/13/2021, 2:43 pm, in reply to "Advice needed - Best time to resign"

It might also depend on how you feel about your current administration.

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by Side business on 2/11/2021, 12:12 pm, in reply to "Advice needed - Best time to resign"

May I ask what you are doing or what field? I am also looking to leave ASAP. I cannot continue in this profession and
Im barely on year 7. Any serious ideas are welcome. Thanks in advance.

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by AOP on 2/11/2021, 6:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign"

I know how you feel. Covid has really transformed our classrooms for the worse.

I'll just say I'm in the social media business.

It pays well if you know what you are doing.

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by Kramer on 2/10/2021, 8:50 pm, in reply to "Advice needed - Best time to resign"

Congratulations on your success. My advice is do not tell ANYBODY until you want EVERYBODY to know. NOBODY keeps secrets anymore. Resign as close to the end of the year as you feel comfortable not losing control of your classroom. Once you are a lame duck in anybodies eyes, it’s over.

Best of luck to you in your new business.

Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign

Posted by AOP on 2/11/2021, 6:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Advice needed - Best time to resign"

Thanks, I will keep quiet

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