I quit my £34k job as a primary school teacher as I was too stressed – now I earn DOUBLE working just 2 hours a day
I quit my £34k job as a primary school teacher as I was too stressed – now I earn DOUBLE working just 2 hours a day
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AN EX-TEACHER sick of feeling burnt out has revealed how she quit her job and now makes double her income. Ella Weston, from South London began teaching in 2021 after graduating but quickly realised the £34,000 a year job wasn't for her. The 26-year-old found the long hours “unrelenting” and wanted to find a way of continuing her passion for imparting wisdom to children – without sacrificing her own personal time.
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She took the plunge in March 2024, quitting her job to launch her own tutoring business two months later, and Ella hasn't looked back since. She now earns double her original income and estimates she works as little as two hours a day from a makeshift space in her conservatory.
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“The biggest pro of this career shift is how much freedom and time I’ve gained,” Ella, based in South London, told Absolutely Business. “My mornings are a lot slower now, no longer fuelled by pure adrenaline or the rush to get out the door. “I typically start the day with a couple of home-educated students who I support during the daytime.
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“In the early evenings, I run two small group sessions with four children in each group. “Preparing for these sessions is something I genuinely enjoy, as I love creating personalised, tailored lessons that connect to the children’s interests and make learning fun.
