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Should I change my career as an educator to a pastry chef?

I have been teaching high school business education for 4 years. I am at the point where it’s time to expand my education…either pursue my MED in Workforce Ed or change careers. I like teaching, but the thought of 25 more years in the classroom is not for me. I’m a bit hesitant about the change though and financial strains prevent me from quitting my teaching job and enrolling at a culinary institute. Yet, I’ve found most culinary programs are not offered as strictly evening/night classes. I’ve applied to UGA’s graduate school, but have no passion about it. I’ve ALWAYS loved to bake, cook, entertain, plan, decorate, etc…my mom and grandma had a home-based special occasion cake business (mostly wedding cakes). I am a single, 28 year old female without any kids so my finances rely soley on my income. Should I go ahead and get the MED and use the salary increase to pursue a side business or ??

Absolutely, go for the pastry chef!! If that is what you are passionate about – jump in. I am 23 and just started my teaching career as a 3rd grade classroom teacher. I – like you – have ALWAYS loved to bake, cook, plan, decorate, etc – and often dream of being a caterer or owning my own bakery. I decided to give teaching a try for a year, and then see where my passions lie and re-evaluate as necessary. I say, you are only 28 – you have NO strings or commitments, and you can do without a large income for a while (what am I saying, you are a TEACHER, we DON’T have large incomes, ever). You only have to take care of yourself right now, so do what you want, and deal with the financial situations as they arise. So, you can’t afford TV or internet access…if you are pursuing what you love, that is a small sacrifice for a limited amount of time. You only get one life to live – go for what you love.

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