EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 6 MIN
Done With Teaching? These 5 Jobs Pay BIG!
from Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals · host Time We Discuss
You went to school to become a teacher, now that's the LAST thing that you want to be. So what do you do now with a specialized degree?Thinking about leaving teaching but not sure what comes next?In this episode of Time We Discuss, we break down 5 high paying careers that teachers can transition into using the skills they already have from the classroom. From project management to recruiting, grant writing, and implementation roles, these jobs offer strong salaries, career growth, and surprisingly low barriers to entry.If you are a teacher feeling burned out, looking for better work life balance, or simply exploring alternative careers for teachers, this video will help you discover realistic career paths outside of education.In this episode, we cover:Project Manager Careers for TeachersChange Management Consultant RolesCorporate Recruiter and Talent Acquisition JobsProposal Writer and Grant Writer CareersImplementation Specialist OpportunitiesWe also discuss:transferable teacher skillssalary rangeshow teachers can pivot into corporate careersresume boosting certificationslow stress jobs for former teachersjobs teachers can transition into quicklyIf you are wondering:What jobs can teachers do besides teaching?What careers are good for former teachers?How do I leave teaching?What jobs pay teachers more?...this episode is for you.Visit TimeWeDiscuss.com for the salary resources discussed in this episode!=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:22 - Project Manager1:22 - Change Management Consultant2:18 - Corporate Recruiter3:18 - Proposal / Grant Writer4:22 - Implementation Specialist5:17 - Quick Win to Boost Your Career Change5:48 - Check out Part 1 in the Series5:59 - Outro=================================================================Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Become a Change ManagerDay in the Life of a RecruiterGrant Writing for Beginners, Become a Grant Writer and Work at HomeHow to be a Visionary Entrepreneur5 High-Paying Jobs for Former Teachers=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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You went to school to become a teacher, now that's the LAST thing that you want to be. So what do you do now with a specialized degree?Thinking about leaving teaching but not sure what comes next?In this episode of Time We Discuss, we break down 5 high paying careers that teachers can transition into using the skills they already have from the classroom. From project management to recruiting, grant writing, and implementation roles, these jobs offer strong salaries, career growth, and surprisingly low barriers to entry.If you are a teacher feeling burned out, looking for better work life balance, or simply exploring alternative careers for teachers, this video will help you discover realistic career paths outside of education.In this episode, we cover:Project Manager Careers for TeachersChange Management Consultant RolesCorporate Recruiter and Talent Acquisition JobsProposal Writer and Grant Writer CareersImplementation Specialist OpportunitiesWe also discuss:transferable teacher skillssalary rangeshow teachers can pivot into corporate careersresume boosting certificationslow stress jobs for former teachersjobs teachers can transition into quicklyIf you are wondering:What jobs can teachers do besides teaching?What careers are good for former teachers?How do I leave teaching?What jobs pay teachers more?...this episode is for you.Visit TimeWeDiscuss.com for the salary resources discussed in this episode!=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:22 - Project Manager1:22 - Change Management Consultant2:18 - Corporate Recruiter3:18 - Proposal / Grant Writer4:22 - Implementation Specialist5:17 - Quick Win to Boost Your Career Change5:48 - Check out Part 1 in the Series5:59 - Outro=================================================================Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Become a Change ManagerDay in the Life of a RecruiterGrant Writing for Beginners, Become a Grant Writer and Work at HomeHow to be a Visionary Entrepreneur5 High-Paying Jobs for Former Teachers=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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