I got my degree in History this summer and am considering a Secondary PGCE. I've just completed 5 days in a local secondary school and I loved it. I went to rule teaching out, but its actually ended up ruling it in as a potential new career. I know I need to get some more experience in school, which I'm planning on doing after Crimbo. I have two teenage children of my own, a DD in yr11 and a DS in yr 9. I guess I'm really worried about the workload as I've been reading some real horror stories about how terrible both the PGCE and NQT years are. This is really putting me off. I'm a bit of a stress head at the best of times and I don't know how my mental health will cope with the pressure. I very nearly had a nervous breakdown in my final year, although i managed to pull it together and graduated with a First in the end (much to my surprise!). I'm also concerned about how my family will be affected if I am tied up with essay, lesson planning etc. My DH was very supportive during my degree, but he flatly refuses to cook ever, although he does do other housework, albeit a bit resentfully which makes me feel really guilty that I'm studying and not running the house. So MNers, exactly how hard and stressful is it and how did anyone in a similar position to me cope whilst doing it. I love the idea of teaching, and think it would be such a rewarding career, but some of the things i have read are really putting me off.
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showmethemoneyhoney · 22/10/2013 19:50
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