Middle school English teacher (I have my kids for 2 years, gr. 6-7). This is my last year. I put my resignation in last December. I've worked in 7 districts in 2 states over 30 years. I was a special education teacher for 17 of those 30 years, at all levels, but mostly high school. I have basically enjoyed my career, because unlike a lot of teachers, I have changed jobs a lot. I was involved in lots of extra curriculum and committee work, which certainly took its toll on me. During this time I was also a group exercise instructor (10 years), a religious school teacher for first graders (2 years), and on the board of directors of the JCC in Tempe (5 years).
Raised 2 pretty normal sons, too, despite what all those experts tell you about the evils of working mothers!
Now I am ready to play. I want a job with flexible hours and am leaning toward something in the fitness field, since it's the only other thing that even appeals to me. I got the materials to study for the ACE personal trainer cert., but right now it looks overwhelming. I am going to start advertising to do some tutoring in writing/test prep for the fall; around here people pay up to $100.00 an hour. But mostly, I want to ride my bike and be able to travel at a time of year when everyone else is working or at school.