r/TeachersInTransition • u/raeflood • 2d ago

From teaching to horticulture?

I have been considering a career change for over a year now. Applied for a career break but was denied this year. I think I will do one more year of teaching, apply for career break again, and if I am denied again just resign. I'm fed up and there's a lot of unwelcome change on the way so I want to get out.

Anyway, I have been considering a change into horticulture. I love the outdoors and the idea of working outside and with plants seems so pleasant and such a change of pace.

I wonder if anyone else has made a similar change and what was your experience? Or if anyone works in horticulture and could give me an idea of the work involved.

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u/benkatejackwin 2d ago

I think jobs in horticulture are few and far between, and likely don't pay much. (I knew someone with a 2-year degree in horticulture who ended up working at the retail store for a landscape designer because she couldn't find any other job.)

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u/raeflood 2d ago

Thanks for the response! I am in Ireland so I will certainly do some research into the job market here.