Education / Teaching thread

I don't want to go into too much detail because nothing is set in stone yet, but there's a very good chance that this will be my final year and I'm getting out. It's a big move (not the kind I usually make) and not without risk, and is a pretty big life rest in my early 40's, but this year has just proven to me I can't keep doing it. This career has taken too much from me and I can't be miserable for scraps while catching sheet from all directions anymore.
I gotta tell you, I don’t see how teachers with a conscience do it. I’m sure it takes a lot out of you and the low pay certainly doesn’t help. Hats off to you and those like you for trying to make a difference.