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Teaching Burned Me Out Before I Even Started

I used to think I’d be the teacher who changed lives. Now, I just count the hours until the bell rings. I don’t hate my students. I just can’t make myself care about test scores or whether they’re reading at grade level. They’ll get passed along anyway. The system is broken, and I’m just a cog in it. People say, “If you don’t care, why not leave?” Like it’s that simple. I’ve applied everywhere. Every rejection email stings, but not enough to make me want to try harder. I’m tired. I’m not here to save anyone. I’m just trying to survive another year without falling apart. I wish I could care again. But caring is what burned me out in the first place. #TeacherBurnout #EducationReality #NotYourHero #Education