Anyone else feeling a bit lost?

[Twerking9to5]

I’ve got 2 DC aged 3 and 5. After graduating i worked my way up in advertising before making the leap into primary teaching. Did my nqt year and then had my 2 DCs before going back to teaching part time. I still feel I absorb the stresses of teaching but never really feel part of the school as I job share. Teaching with two small chn at home takes it toll as I feel I get very little “adult” time!!

I just feel a bit adrift but maybe that’s normal when the kids are still so young? DH works long hours and commutes, he’s started his own business which has been tough but at least he’s achieving something.

I think it’s the whole loss of identity thing and not knowing what I might do in future. Really scared of starting something new but not enjoying it (ie teaching cost a fair whack to retrain and I don’t really want to do it anymore).

Anyone else feel similar? Or have any advice on how to shake myself out of it?!

You're still a fairly new teacher, especially as you're working part-time. Give it a bit more time. You might find it a bit easier once you've got some more experience and the kids are a bit older. I'm also a teacher and work part time (secondary subject leader doing a job share), my kids are 6 and 3, but I've been teaching 13 years. It's a stressful job, but I feel like my experience really helps me to juggle the various pressures. I'm not sure I'd cope so well otherwise.

You’re right-I feel this too. I didn’t really ever get going in teaching before going part time and now feel almost a bit behind! Thanks for replying