049: Why I Hired a Career Coach (Even After DIY’ing My Transition)

In this episode of the Pretty Rich Teacher podcast, I’m getting real about something I don’t think enough educators talk about — the moment I realized I couldn’t DIY my career transition anymore.If you’ve been grinding on applications, rewriting your resume 15 times, or feeling like “maybe it’s just not my time yet,” this one’s for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on why I decided to hire a career coach even after I thought I could do it all myself — and how that single decision changed everything about how I show up, sell my skills, and get paid what I’m worth.You’ll learn how to:Recognize when doing it alone is keeping you stuck in circlesShift from “I can figure it out” to “I deserve expert support”Understand what career coaches actually do — and how to spot the real ones from the scamsMarket your transferable skills like a pro, even if you’ve never worked outside of educationReframe investing in a coach as the smartest (and fastest) way to make more moneyThis episode is for the high achiever who’s tired of playing small, overthinking every move, and wondering why “hard work” still isn’t translating into job offers. Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t working harder — it’s hiring help.Are you a burnt out educator looking to leave the classroom but don't know where to start? Click here to enroll in my DIY Exit Plan Course.Are you a burnt out women in education ready for 1:1 mentorship, a custom 100K Career Plan + an additional stream of income? click here book a free 1:1 sales call to learn how to use your teaching experience to make 100k and beyond! On our call will personally map out how to make your 6K back in less than six months!Make sure to follow @prettyrichteacher on IG +TikTok and Linkedin (I go live weekly on Tuesdays!) + Youtube (Weekly Video Podcasts + Transitioned Teacher Vlogs)