#182: Why 'Just Get Your Foot In The Door' Is Terrible Advice for New Teachers
Everyone says the same thing to new teachers:
“Just get your foot in the door.”
But what if that advice is the exact reason so many teachers burn out in their first few years?
In this episode, I’m sharing why I didn’t follow this advice—and how it actually helped me get hired faster than many of my peers.
We’re talking about:
- The fear-based thinking behind “apply everywhere”
- The hidden cost of misaligned districts
- Why so many teachers leave (and it’s not because of skill)
- The identity shift from desperate → discerning
- How to approach your job search with alignment instead of panic
Because your first teaching job doesn’t just “get you in the door.”
It shapes your entire career.
And you deserve to choose wisely.
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I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.
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