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Stop Saying “Someday” + Teacher Career Transition Tips from Knight and Day

Ever notice how “someday” sounds like a plan… until it becomes your excuse?

This week, I’m diving into the utterly bananas spy movie Knight and Day—and pulling out some surprisingly relevant lessons for teachers on the edge of burnout. Between Tom Cruise’s calm chaos and Cameron Diaz’s underestimated genius, there’s a message every teacher-in-transition needs to hear:

If you keep waiting for the right time, you’ll wait forever.

🧭 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “someday” is a career-killing word
• What June Havens teaches us about being underestimated and overqualified
• How Roy Miller’s “go on three” moment is a metaphor for clarity in chaos
• 8 red flags to watch for in new jobs (before you jump from one fire into another)
• How to use your teacher instincts to make better moves

🔗 Ready to Stop Waiting?

→ Join my next DECIDE Workshop (Sept 1 or Sept 27, 2025)
→ Book a free Discovery Call: Click here
→ Or just rewatch Knight and Day and let the metaphor work its magic

🤝 Connect With Me:

📧 Vanessa@teachersintransition.com
📞 512-640-9099
📅 Schedule a free Discovery Call
📸 Instagram,Threads and now TikTok!- @teachers.in.transition
🐦 X: @EduExitStrategy
🔵 Facebook: Teachers in Transition Page
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📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com
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Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career. You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.

The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout

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Hey friend, this one's personal.
If you’ve ever said, “Maybe I’ll just stick it out one more year,” this episode is your invitation to something different. Not a lecture. Not a pitch. A real workshop. A pause. A chance to breathe.

In this short episode, I’m sharing:

• What I mean by the “Invisible Backpack” and why it keeps you stuck
• The truth about “just one more year” (hint: it’s still a decision)
• The 5Ps Framework I created to help you sort the chaos and find clarity

But more importantly, I’m inviting you to join me for the DECIDE Workshop—a live, interactive session designed to help burned-out teachers make career decisions that are grounded in truth, not guilt.

🗓️ Two Dates to Choose From:
September 1 or September 27 at 2PM CT
🎟️ Click here to register now

Spots are limited because this isn’t a webinar. It’s a conversation.

You’ll walk away with:

• Space to set down what’s been weighing you down
• Reflection prompts that cut through the noise
• A personal roadmap—whether you stay, shift, or leave

This isn’t about rushing out the door. It’s about making your next move with eyes wide open

Let’s stop surviving and start deciding.

If you have any questions, reach out to me directly at Vanessa@teachersintransiton.com.

I hope to see you there!

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What does a ridiculous comedy bout dodgeball have in common with the emotional rollercoaster of being a burned-out teacher? More than you think.

In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story to explore the hidden truth behind teacher burnout, resilience, and identity loss. From flying wrenches and Globo Gym gaslighting to career pivots and Average Joe’s community, this metaphor-rich episode will help you name your exhaustion, reclaim your worth, and start your exit strategy with clarity.

Whether you're flinching at every new initiative, grieving your former self, or finally whispering, “I can’t do this anymore,”—you’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.

Keywords: teacher burnout, teacher career change, teacher transition, emotional exhaustion, resilience, career pivot, leaving teaching, post-teaching jobs, mid-career reinvention

Listen now and remember: you've given enough. It’s time to build a future that gives back.

Connect!

📧 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com
📅 Schedule a free Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendar
📱 Text or leave a voicemail: 512-640-9099
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132
📷 Instagram + Threads: @teachers.in.transition
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885
✳️ Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social
🧵 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy
🌐 Website: TeachersinTransition.com

I need your help!

Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career. You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.

The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout