tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post680324765020987203..comments2023-10-07T12:24:25.628+01:00Comments on The Great Escape: Life Changing DecisionsJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-55998330926141095802014-11-24T19:38:20.171+00:002014-11-24T19:38:20.171+00:00I came across your blog tonight, for the first tim...I came across your blog tonight, for the first time, and just wanted to say: don't be scared. I left teaching 15 years ago, and It was a good decision. I miss the children, and the opportunity to make a real difference, but I have never missed the workload, the politics or dealing with the fall out from children who deserved better home lives. Take a deep breath, and take the leap, it'll be exciting!a-mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758818571950641436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-7556455819109720292014-11-23T14:35:49.530+00:002014-11-23T14:35:49.530+00:00I'm sorry that it has come to this but I don&#...I'm sorry that it has come to this but I don't blame you for quitting and I think you're doing the right thing. Life is too short! Lovely to hear from you :) I have often thought about you in your absence and wondered how things were going.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-67258889943183145382014-11-22T03:44:30.551+00:002014-11-22T03:44:30.551+00:00Good to see you blogging again. I wondered why. ...Good to see you blogging again. I wondered why. Sorry work is so stressful right now. Seems like those who work the hardest get more than their share of the load.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559847090671071342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-8297512396835140182014-11-19T16:54:33.182+00:002014-11-19T16:54:33.182+00:00Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm going to ...Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm going to have a catch up and read you older blog as well.Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-60349843050997476222014-11-19T15:04:50.317+00:002014-11-19T15:04:50.317+00:00Glad to hear from you and sorry that you have been...Glad to hear from you and sorry that you have been under such stress at work. I understand a little of what you have been feeling as my husband gave up teaching a few years ago because of the pressures and stress the job was causing. I hope there are lots of good times ahead and look forward to reading more here as you work through your final year:) Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-83148851940660961782014-11-19T12:37:15.362+00:002014-11-19T12:37:15.362+00:00I'm sorry to hear that things have come to thi...I'm sorry to hear that things have come to this. I remember how stressed you were about work, but it sounds as though things have got a whole lot worse. I think you have to think of your health in these sort of situations, especially if you have the means to look for alternative employment or give up work altogether. I think the stress eases as soon as you've made the decision and things only get better once you leave. Good luck for the future.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-15178326662640500332014-11-19T09:59:10.612+00:002014-11-19T09:59:10.612+00:00Lovely to have you back with us Jan. My mum always...Lovely to have you back with us Jan. My mum always used to say a change is as good as a rest and she was usually right on these matters my mum. Whatever chapter you are about to embark upon I'm sure it will be a lot less stressful than your current situation and I wish you all the best.<br /><br />The fear of the unknown is a powerful thing but once you've started on this new journey I'm sure you will find it was the right decision for you.Lazy Days & Sundayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981937294479619947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-79291807512056698652014-11-19T01:04:15.316+00:002014-11-19T01:04:15.316+00:00So glad to hear from you-sorry things have been so...So glad to hear from you-sorry things have been so stressful. I'm looking forward to reading about your new adventures!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-63091677442342356972014-11-18T23:08:01.126+00:002014-11-18T23:08:01.126+00:00I'm happy to hear from you, but sorry that thi...I'm happy to hear from you, but sorry that things have got even more stressful at work and you've decided to leave teaching. Wishing you all the best during this transition time and I'll continue to follow you with interest on this new blog. xxLinda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-76349799531936257932014-11-18T20:38:48.718+00:002014-11-18T20:38:48.718+00:00Jan
I think I know how you're feeling - I'...Jan <br />I think I know how you're feeling - I've just taken early retirement from social housing after 25 years - 4 weeks in and the stress has disappeared and I'm beginning to feel so much better - I was scared just like you but don't be - you will feel so much better once you've made your decision and the move that's needed xxxTrudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242249211391956940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-69054135752245702352014-11-18T20:14:14.200+00:002014-11-18T20:14:14.200+00:00Hello Jan....so sorry to hear it had to end this w...Hello Jan....so sorry to hear it had to end this way. My son is a teacher and I know they work him to death. I'm certainly no stranger to change. My life has had a steady stream of change in the last couple of years. I'm looking forward to following your journey. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-23629375547277667772014-11-18T18:33:42.688+00:002014-11-18T18:33:42.688+00:00Oh Jan, it is so good to hear from you, but I'...Oh Jan, it is so good to hear from you, but I'm sorry to read that things have been so rubbish at work.<br />I'm looking forward to hearing what you have planned for life after teaching. xxScarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.com