Do or Don't Teachers College @ 26 - 2017
The Skinny: I am 26 years old, female. Graduated from UoGuelph with a 3 year BA (Geo and English) working as an Administrative Assistant at an Engineering company in Toronto – who has just been accepted to Ottawa U for the Intermediate/Senior program in the fall and I have two weeks to make the decision of whether to take it or continue my life here.
I’ve been searching for a career since I graduated university and haven’t thought of anything else I would enjoy doing as much as teaching (I loved being a swimming instructor growing up). I was scared to apply to teacher’s college because I only had a 3 year degree and my average was in the low 70’s and didn’t think I had a chance in hell at getting in. However, I was laid off in September from my office manager job at an engineering firm and figured WHY NOT?
Now in early March I am two months into a new job at a much more stable engineering company with a lot of room for growth as an administrative assistant – making a decent $50K with benefits and 3 weeks vacation (a big step up from my previous job) – and I’ve just realized that I’ve been accepted to the University of Ottawa in the Intermediate/Senior stream to teach Geography and English.
I’ve done a lot of research and reading which all seems to scare my pants off about the job prospects in Ontario for teachers and was wondering if you would all be so kind to give me just a little more insight. My major concern comes not from taking two years off of working full time to do the program - but rather being 28 years old by the time I finish the program, having given up a stable job with some sort of potential (even if it’s something I don’t love) to then be stuck working part time doing supply work for 2-5 … to 7 years after I’m finished the program. I’ve heard all of the horror stories – but how true are these waiting times in reality?
My boyfriend and I are currently in a position to be purchasing a home together in the next year and really beginning our “adulating” life lol. All of which would have to be put on hold while we move out there for me to do this program and not be working full time for two years.
Basically – I’m looking for advice – please give me ALL that you have! Even the harsh stuff – I can take it.
I’ve been searching for a career since I graduated university and haven’t thought of anything else I would enjoy doing as much as teaching (I loved being a swimming instructor growing up). I was scared to apply to teacher’s college because I only had a 3 year degree and my average was in the low 70’s and didn’t think I had a chance in hell at getting in. However, I was laid off in September from my office manager job at an engineering firm and figured WHY NOT?
Now in early March I am two months into a new job at a much more stable engineering company with a lot of room for growth as an administrative assistant – making a decent $50K with benefits and 3 weeks vacation (a big step up from my previous job) – and I’ve just realized that I’ve been accepted to the University of Ottawa in the Intermediate/Senior stream to teach Geography and English.
I’ve done a lot of research and reading which all seems to scare my pants off about the job prospects in Ontario for teachers and was wondering if you would all be so kind to give me just a little more insight. My major concern comes not from taking two years off of working full time to do the program - but rather being 28 years old by the time I finish the program, having given up a stable job with some sort of potential (even if it’s something I don’t love) to then be stuck working part time doing supply work for 2-5 … to 7 years after I’m finished the program. I’ve heard all of the horror stories – but how true are these waiting times in reality?
My boyfriend and I are currently in a position to be purchasing a home together in the next year and really beginning our “adulating” life lol. All of which would have to be put on hold while we move out there for me to do this program and not be working full time for two years.
Basically – I’m looking for advice – please give me ALL that you have! Even the harsh stuff – I can take it.