I understand doubt. I wish I could tell you that I believe 100% that you will find another teaching job.... but I don't. Here's what I do believe. When G-d closes a door, he always opens a window. I was a teacher for 5 years but never was able to stay longer than a year in one job. I now work as a behavior specialist and mobile therapist. I make just as much and it may be more time consuming, but it is where G-d wanted me to be - even though I fought him tooth and nail on it. I Believe that G-d has a plan for you and it is better than we could ever conceive. Be patient and rely on his answers.

Have you left under a cloud? Is there some kind of disciplinary matter that caused this? It is hard to imagine them letting you go at this time unless you were a teacher aide or something and they ran out of money.

Without knowing more I don't know what to say. Except tighten the belt ASAP, but I guess you already know that.

Sometimes, being let go offers a better opportunity elsewhere. Write it out, then move forward. You will find something that works, be open to different types of work. Best wishes.

I wish I had words of comfort for you. Job loss is incredibly scary and highly stressful. Your feelings are totally normal and valid. I've been where you are more than once due to work place restructure and downsizing. It was always absolutely awful in terms of how it made me feel... but it did always and inevitably lead to something better...

I have had some issues all year. And was written up but I had corrected the problem (I felt). The principal told me she was concerned that I wasn't teaching well and that the students weren't getting the necessary info. But had a student say I was doing okay. All I was told was I wasn't a good fit for the school. On my way home after the event I did call back and say that I would like to resign but was told that she would have to check with another administrator and see what the "legalities" would be. Thanks for all the support that I have received so far.

Being "let go" especially when feeling like you are trying to do a good job can be so disheartening and discouraging. You are being honest about your situation(s) and reaching out for help! That's wonderful! Keep doing both those actions! The first step to solving a problem is truthfully evaluating the situation and seeking specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely solutions. You can do this!

Counselors say concentrate on the positive and work on areas you know need improvement. Can you identify your patterns of behavior that have been positive in your last job and patterns that might need to be improved? In your heart, what do you believe the first steps you need to do to help in your situation? God has a plan for you to flourish! He does! I encourage you to believe that and surround yourself with people who will lift you up and help you make wise decisions for your future!

Thank you. I have started to think about areas that need improving. I have began to sub for the remainder of the year. I have had interviews and began to think about other jobs. Thank you for the kind words.

Thinking of you this morning. How is subbing and interviewing going?

If teaching is your calling my thought is that you need to get to the heart of why the career troubles are occurring. Be willing to truly explore yourself and determine where you need to improve.

I myself was in management at my current company. I am very good at the technical performance of my job but my leadership needs work. My diagnosed anxiety and paste meds played a role here as well and after time I was asked to leave the company or resign from management and go back to a senior technical role. I was lucky due to the length of time at that company and the relationships I had made when I was healthier....but it is the same concept. You have to be honest with yourself about what you need to improve and make efforts towards improving it. The other option is to accept your faults and use you marketable positive skills to a different position where they can be utilized. A career counselor or recruiter may be able to help you there.

I wish you luck no matter what you decide. Just remember that you are not defined by your job. Just keep pushing forward and don't give up!

Thanks for all the advice. I have tried to think about the positive things I accomplished. But also realize that I have picked up several bad habits that I need to correct. I need to sit down one day and write down what I need to correct in any new job. Subbing is going okay. I have a couple of interview Tuesday and should know about the job I guest lectured for in about a week, week and a half. I feel that this would be a good fit keeping in mind that I need to change my mindset and attitude. But at the same time I don't want to get my hopes up either. Will keep all of you posted. Thank you for your support and kind words.