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"I'm a teacher. What else can I do?" Stop asking AI this.

Okay. Be honest with me. At some point you typed this into ChatGPT: "I'm a teacher. What else can I do?" And it gave you a list. Instructional designer. Corporate trainer. Project coordinator. Customer success. You felt excited...for about ten minutes. Then it hit you. That same list would come ...

by Stephanie Yesil — Aug 08, 2026 ai skills career direction jobs for former teachers

The 5 Whys: How to Find What You Really Want Next

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto"> The Challenge We're Solving Today Most transitioning educators start ...

by Stephanie Yesil — May 09, 2026 career direction leaving teaching

If You Can’t Explain Your Target Job in Two Sentences, Don’t Apply

Read on my website / Read time: 4 minutes A lot of transitioning educators think they know their target job. Then I ask one simple question: What makes you excited to spend your days working as a [target job]? And the person I'm speaking to rambles. Not once.Not occasionally.The last 6 meeti...

by Stephanie Yesil — Apr 11, 2026 career direction interviews

How to Pick a Career When You Like Too Many Things

The Challenge We're Solving Today You like a lot of things. That’s great! That means you can do SO MANY THINGS. Buuuuut, it can make it really hard to choose what to do next in your career. Every time you start to pick something, you think: “What if I choose the wrong thing and waste a whole ...

by Stephanie Yesil — Aug 09, 2025 career direction

"How do I know what jobs I fit?"

"When I'm looking through jobs, how do I know what role I fit?" When leaving education for the corporate world, guessing what role fits is not an option. You need a clear, tactical approach to assess roles, determine your fit, and take decisive action. Follow these exact steps to cut through the...

by Stephanie Yesil — Jan 12, 2025 career direction jobs for former teachers

Afraid You'll Make The Wrong Career Choice?

READ TIME - 4 MINUTES You’re desperate for your chance. You apply to hundreds of jobs. You finally get that interview! BUT, you’re not actually sure this is the right job for you. You need the job but will this help or hurt your career? You don’t want to make the wrong decision. What should ...

by Stephanie Yesil — Jan 12, 2025 career direction

4 Tips For Choosing Your Next Career

Here's The Challenge We're Solving Today: What do you do when you don't know what job to go for AND you feel underqualified for the roles you do find? We need to leverage your existing skills and experiences while minimizing the risk of feeling underqualified or overwhelmed. Common Solutions a...

by Stephanie Yesil — Jan 12, 2025 career direction

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