Feeling Stuck in Teaching? Seeking Career Change Ideas Beyond the Classroom

Dear all, I have already posted my query once, but there was no reply. I am in the teaching profession and have three years of experience teaching English to B.Tech students. I am not satisfied with my job at all and really need a change. We all know that job satisfaction matters a lot more than anything else. I would be grateful if you could suggest career options other than teaching. I am interested in social work, public relations, etc. Looking forward to your advice and suggestions.

Regards,
Nammy

I really need your advice. I was into teaching English for the last three years, but I am really not interested in it anymore. I would be grateful if you could advise me regarding choosing a career. I am interested in social work, public relations, HR, etc. Please share your views, suggestions, and advice with me.

Thanks in advance,

Namrata

How would you expect any member to advise or suggest when you haven't given any background about yourself—your qualifications, other experiences, etc.? It could also be appropriate if you shared the reason(s) for not being interested in English teaching anymore—that would help those wishing to suggest alternatives to rule out a few options. In a single line, the more inputs you give, the better for you.

Regards,
TS

We believe in "Job Satisfaction"; what could be better than gratifying ourselves? Although, when you said you're interested in social work and public relations, are you specifying anything? You may try options in NGOs, and for Public Relations, you may consider roles in the Investment department or any media/advertisement agency as a PR professional.

In fact, PR would help you act in accordance with verbal communication and manage the flow of information to set things on time. Please refer to your interested calling point and make a decision.

I appreciate the contribution you have made towards the development of our society. I also believe that everyone needs to have job satisfaction at a certain level in their career. In my opinion, if you are interested in working for society and carrying out social work, you can opt for a charity organization or any NGO like Akansha. There, you can visit small villages, teach poor children, and give them a chance to improve their lives and integrate with society alongside other children.

Regards,

As you stated that you are in the teaching line, if you are in a permanent job, then do not wander anywhere else. The private sector may look bright from the outside, but there are many hurdles and harassments there. You need a good degree from a reputed institute like IIM for a better start. Otherwise, you will have to struggle throughout your career.

Continue in your education career, clear the NET-UGC exam, and join a reputed college. You will get a starting pay of 45,000-50,000 INR in hand. This also gives you the freedom of flexible timings without any botherations.

Research on English, discover new innovative ideas, improve your interview skills, verbal communication skills, and teach them to your students. They will benefit immensely from that in their career. In this way, you will get job satisfaction if your students succeed in their careers.

Hello Ms. Nammy,

I would like to thank you for raising a good question, as most people are not satisfied with their current job; they want changes in their profession.

Questions to Consider Before Changing Your Profession

In my opinion, you have to ask yourself a few questions before changing your profession. Do some paperwork, shortlist your choices, and compare them with advice.

The questions you should ask yourself are:

1. What kind of satisfaction do you want in the job?
2. Why are you not satisfied with your job?
3. What are the reasons and factors affecting satisfaction in your current job, such as environment, money, responsibilities, etc.?
4. What are your career goals, and do your educational and professional qualifications suit that?
5. What is your inner voice? Do you really want a change? (Because past experiences will be different)

Now, compare the answers from the above list with different opinions you got from other people.

I had a similar experience three years back. I discussed the same with our Global HR. She asked me for a 360-degree feedback and told me, "Sanjiv, you are the best judge of yourself. No one else knows your best qualities."

So, Namarta, you know the real situation and your good qualities. It is not easy to change your profession just by listening to others' advice. You have to make the right decision because "All that glitters is not gold."

Thanks and good luck.

Regards,
Sanjiv Kumar

Leveraging Three Years of English Experience

The experience of three years in the English language can be utilized in various ways. You can look for an editorial job, become a communication trainer, pursue further studies in English to become an expert, etc. It is a matter of your ambition. Only after acquiring knowledge can you impart it. Knowledge is power. One can increase knowledge by sharing it with those who deserve it. A professional needs more knowledge than a typical job seeker.

Think about contributing a little more than what is expected of you and try to do things sincerely. This will provide more satisfaction, whether in a job or in your life.

Yes, job satisfaction is key in every organization and even to the employee, but it's unfortunate that many organizations lack this crucial part of Human Resources. However, your case is different because you are a manager of yourself. So, I think you can figure things out, and there are questions you really need to ask yourself: Do you have a passion for doing the job (teaching English)? The monetary return of your service also matters, and whether there is another lucrative job at your disposal. If all these are not in place, I guess you need to figure things out.

Good luck,
Abbey

Understanding Dissatisfaction and Exploring New Career Paths

Dissatisfaction comes from many sources. For example, if your competence in teaching English is in question and your employer is unhappy and expresses this, then you are in a challenging situation. However, it is essential to identify your core competency and explore your passion. This process requires mental exercise. Believe me, you are the best judge of your abilities. Others can only serve as catalysts.

It is crucial to contemplate when you are in a relaxed state as that is the best time to explore and make decisions. Initially, you may feel confused. The key is to do what you love and love what you do. As Henry Ford beautifully said, "If you think you can do it or if you think you can't do it, you are right."

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Regards,

Thank you so very much. Teaching job is monotonous. To be honest, no one respects this profession anymore, neither the students nor the society. I work so hard, prepare for the class, and when I see the reactions, behavior of the students, it really hurts. So I want to change my profession. If you can suggest, please do suggest.

Thanks again,

Namrata

Your quotes are indeed true. I am not happy because I don't feel that the profession has any more respect. It's taken very lightly by the students, and their approach towards learning is really painful. So at the end of the day, I am not happy with the job. Salary is not an issue; I am happy with it, but I don't feel happy associated with it. I hope you understand.

Namrata

I have completed my post-graduation in English. For the past three years, I have been teaching English to graduate and post-graduate students. Salary is not the issue for me. My problem is that I don't enjoy teaching. To be more honest, teaching is no longer considered a noble profession. Neither the students nor society respects it. The belief is such that if one does not find any other job, they go for teaching. Maybe a few of our readers may not accept it, but this is the case. I really can't stand the attitude of the students; they hardly pay any respect or are serious, so I don't feel good.

I don't know how the readers may be feeling after reading the above, but this is the case. I want to start something fresh, but I am confused. That was the reason why I mentioned that I am interested in social work, public relations, etc., because I don't have much idea about the different types of jobs. This is the sole reason why I chose this platform because you people do give valuable advice. Please advise me.

Thanks in advance.

Regards