Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore

Send us a textYou’re already paying the price - now it’s time to count the cost.In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to stay in a job that’s slowly burning you out. From sleepless Sunday nights to surprise pizza party scams, we’re exploring the Three Coins every teacher spends—Time, Money, and Stress—and what it means to start reclaiming them.You'll hear:Why burnout isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a debt you've been paying in silenceA personal story about how a fundraiser gone wrong exposed the system’s financial gaslightingA 30-second end-of-day hack that helps you leave work at work (for real this time)A smarter way to think about clarity—without needing a perfect job title to startHow childhood joy can become career direction, and why 8-year-old you might know more than you thinkIf you’ve ever wondered what else you can do or whether it’s time to leave, this episode will help you start asking better questions—before burnout makes the decision for you.✨ Like what you heard? Help other teachers find this podcast by sharing, rating, and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every star and share helps light the path for someone else. 🔗 Links & Resources:Register for the Decide Workshop (Sept 27 @ 2PM CT): https://teachersintransition.comSchedule your FREE Discovery Session: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarListen to past episodes: https://teachersintransition.buzzsprout.comWhat Color is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles - updated every year and available on Amazon.  👋Connect with and Follow Vanessa 📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 Text or Leave a Voicemail: 512-640-9099 📅 Book a Free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132 📷 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 🌤️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social    X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout

Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired

Send us a textFeeling burned out and overlooked? In this episode, Vanessa shares how to build a Custom GPT that writes your lesson plans and the resume fixes every teacher needs to land interviews outside the classroom. Save hours, cut the stress, and start building your next chapter.In this episode, you’ll learn:🛠️ How to create a Custom GPT to generate lesson plans faster📂 What to upload and how to train your GPT (without the tech overwhelm)💡 Why your resume might be getting ignored—and how to fix it✨ The 4 must-do resume tweaks if you’re transitioning careers🗓️ Why the Decide Workshop on Sept 27 could be your clarity breakthroughResources & Links:Register for the Decide Workshop (Sept 27 @ 2PM CT): https://teachersintransition.comSchedule your FREE Discovery Session: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarDownload the GPT Setup Guide: [Insert link here]Listen to past episodes: https://teachersintransition.buzzsprout.com Keywords & Phrases: burnout, teacher burnout solutions, lesson planning, lesson planning help for teachers, AI for teachers, ChatGPT for lesson plans, how to build a custom GPT, save time with lesson planning, resume, resume tips for teachers, resume tips for career change, resume for teachers leaving education, how to get hired outside of teaching, resume mistakes teachers make, applicant tracking system (ATS) tips, job search, teacher career transition strategies, teacher job search tips, alternative careers for teachers, teacher exit strategy, career change, career change for educators. ✨ Like what you heard? Help other teachers find this podcast by sharing, rating, and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every star and share helps light the path for someone else. 🔗 Links & Resources:Register for the Decide Workshop (Sept 27 @ 2PM CT): https://teachersintransition.comSchedule your FREE Discovery Session: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarDownload the GPT Setup Guide: [Insert link here]Listen to past episodes: https://teachersintransition.buzzsprout.com 👋Connect with and Follow Vanessa 📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 Text or Leave a Voicemail: 512-640-9099 📅 Book a Free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132 📷 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 🌤️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social    X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout

Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work

Send us a textBurned out and job hunting? Vanessa shares a powerful story, a time-saving hack, and a no-fluff resume detox to help teachers transition careers with clarity. Learn what to keep, cut, and reframe for your next chapter.In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson tackles two traps many teachers face when planning their exit strategy:The ever-rising bar of expectations that leads to chronic burnoutResume overload—how to cut the fluff and showcase what really matters in a non-teaching job searchVanessa shares a powerful story from her college days, a time-saving planning hack for overwhelmed teachers, and a resume-cleaning framework called Keep / Translate / Delete—designed specifically for educators shifting careers.Whether you're just starting your job search or staring at a resume full of "teacher speak," this episode delivers clarity, direction, and a few laughs.Keywordsteacher burnout, resume tips for teachers, teacher career change, resume detox, teacher transferable skills, teacher job search, education to corporate, ATS resume help, leaving teaching, job search tips for educators🎯 Join the DECIDE Workshop – September 27thhttps://teachersintransition.com/calendar📆 Book a free Discovery Call with Vanessa:https://teachersintransition.com/calendar 👋Connect with and Follow Vanessa 📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 Text or Leave a Voicemail: 512-640-9099 📅 Book a Free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132 📷 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 🌤️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social    X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyI need your help!Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career.  You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.    The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout

2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market

Send us a textWhat if the problem isn’t just how many balls you’re juggling—but the whole game itself?In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson breaks down a powerful framework to help burned-out teachers stop doing all the things—and start identifying what actually matters. You’ll learn how to tag your tasks as glass, rubber, lead, or hot air—and why that color-coded system could save your sanity.Then we zoom out into the 2025 job market.What hard and soft skills are in demand now?Which teacher strengths still matter—and which need a serious reframe?What’s disappearing from job descriptions—and what’s replacing it?How can you compete without another degree?Vanessa also shares how to strategically upskill for free, how to translate “classroom” into “corporate,” and why you already have the communication advantage in the AI age.If you’re feeling the tug to leave teaching but don’t know where to start—this episode is made just for you.KeywordsTeacher career change, teacher transferable skills, 2025 job skills, burnout recovery, how to leave teaching, project management for educators, resume help for teachers, teachers in transition, what jobs can teachers do, free upskilling for teachers, best careers for former teachers 🔗 Links & Resources:Check out https://Jobscan.co 🎯 Join the DECIDE Workshop – September 27thhttps://teachersintransition.com/calendar📆 Book a free Discovery Call with Vanessa:https://teachersintransition.com/calendar 👋Connect with and Follow Vanessa 📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 Text or Leave a Voicemail: 512-640-9099 📅 Book a Free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132 📷 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 🌤️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social    X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyI need your help!Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career.  You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.    The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout

From Teacher Burnout to Breakthrough: A Knight and Day Guide to Breaking Free

Send us a textStop Saying “Someday” + Teacher Career Transition Tips from Knight and DayEver notice how “someday” sounds like a plan… until it becomes your excuse?This week, I’m diving into the utterly bananas spy movie Knight and Day—and pulling out some surprisingly relevant lessons for teachers on the edge of burnout. Between Tom Cruise’s calm chaos and Cameron Diaz’s underestimated genius, there’s a message every teacher-in-transition needs to hear:If you keep waiting for the right time, you’ll wait forever.🧭 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why “someday” is a career-killing wordWhat June Havens teaches us about being underestimated and overqualifiedHow Roy Miller’s “go on three” moment is a metaphor for clarity in chaos8 red flags to watch for in new jobs (before you jump from one fire into another)How to use your teacher instincts to make better moves 🔗 Ready to Stop Waiting?→ Join my next DECIDE Workshop (Sept 1 or Sept 27, 2025) → Book a free Discovery Call: Click here → Or just rewatch Knight and Day and let the metaphor work its magic  🤝 Connect With Me:📧 Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 512-640-9099 📅 Schedule a free Discovery Call 📸 Instagram,Threads and now TikTok!-  @teachers.in.transition 🐦 X: @EduExitStrategy 🔵 Facebook: Teachers in Transition Page 🌐 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social👋Connect with and Follow Vanessa 📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com 📞 Text or Leave a Voicemail: 512-640-9099 📅 Book a Free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132 📷 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 🌤️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social    X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyI need your help!Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career.  You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.    The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout