You’re Not Crazy – You’re Just in the Wrong System

Send us Fan MailBig Rocks, Small Peeps, and What ATS Systems Really Do to Teacher ResumesIn this episode, Vanessa talks about the physics of “yes” and “no,” how scope creep quietly expands your workload, a Peeps-inspired morale hack, and a deep dive into how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) actually interpret teacher resumes outside the classroom.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but nothing is landing… roll your chair up and have a listen!The Power of Yes & NoWhen you say yes to something, you’re automatically saying no to something else — even if you don’t see it immediately.In this segment we explore:Why teachers are conditioned to say yesHow scope creep grows one tiny task at a timeThe Big Rocks analogy and protecting what matters mostRecognizing gaslighting in professional environmentsAsking: Does this enhance your Big Three — or take away from them?Sometimes the most powerful boundary is a quiet, thoughtful no. Peeps: The Hack A lighthearted reset designed to support emotional regulation and morale — for students and staff.Ideas from today’s episode:Peeps coloring for low-pressure brain breaksTurning small moments of joy into connectionWhy “sharpening the saw” often gives you time back later ATS Terrain: Naming Names!Last week we talked about terrain — this week we name names.You’ll learn a little about United Talent, Workday, Taleo, and USAJobsKey takeaway: Your skills didn’t change. The terrain did.It’s isn’t that you have to reinvent yourself. You just have to learn how the different systems listen.🎯 Need a guide?If this episode resonated with you, you don’t have to navigate it alone.I offer free Discovery Sessions where we look at:where you are right nowwhere you want to goand what terrain you’re actually walking into🌐 Schedule directly at https://www.teachersintransition.com/calendar 🎬 Links! Fabergé Organics Shampoo — “Tell Two Friends” Commercial https://dallasregionalchamber.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/they-told-two-friends-and-they-told-two-friends-and-so-on/And if today’s episode made you feel a little less crazy, go ahead and tell two friends about the podcast… and they’ll tell two friends… and so on, and so on.CONNECT WITH VANESSA💌 Email: [email protected]📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy Catch you peeps later. The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at BuzzsproutSupport the show