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Teaching Broke Me Before It Paid Me

I used to believe teaching was noble, that if I worked hard enough, poured myself into my students, it would mean something. But the truth is, every late night grading, every weekend spent planning, just chipped away at me. I watched my friends leave for better-paying jobs, while I stayed, telling myself it was about purpose, not money. But purpose doesn’t pay rent. My bank account was always in the red, and I started resenting the job I once loved. The kids deserved more than a teacher running on fumes, but I had nothing left. I remember sitting in my car after school, staring at the dashboard, wondering how much more I could give before I broke for good. #TeacherExhaustion #UnderpaidAndOverworked #EducationReality #Education

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Teaching Broke Me, Not Just My Bank Account

I used to think teaching would mean making a difference. Turns out, it mostly meant making do. I watched videos about Finland’s schools—smaller classes, respect, support. Then I’d walk into my American classroom and count the broken chairs. I stopped believing I could fix anything. The kids knew it, too. I’d grade papers at midnight, then stare at my paycheck and wonder how I’d pay rent. My students asked why I looked tired. I lied and said I was fine. I wanted to be the teacher who changed lives. Most days, I was just surviving. No one tells you how much hope you lose before you even quit. #TeacherBurnout #EducationReality #UnderpaidAndOverworked #Education

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