From Burnout to Balance: Emily’s Career Pivot from Teacher to Recruiter

May 10, 2025 by Katie Travis |Leave a Comment

Positive. Organized. A great communicator. Extremely empathetic.
That’s how anyone would describe Emily after just a few moments with her. And after seven years as an elementary teacher, those skills weren’t just traits—they were her superpowers.

She had a gift for seeing others’ potential and helping them shine.
Sounds like the perfect fit for a recruiter, doesn’t it?

Knowing It Was Time for a Change

Emily didn’t always know she wanted to pivot careers. But the signs became impossible to ignore.

🧨 Fistfights breaking out in the middle of class.
😞 Total exhaustion after work, with no energy left for herself.
💔 Passion fading as the demands of teaching overwhelmed her.

Despite loving her students and colleagues, she knew she couldn’t keep sacrificing her well-being for a system that left her drained. She realized something had to change.

Reclaiming Her Time and Joy

Through career coaching and a resume that truly reflected her strengths, Emily transitioned into a recruiter role—one that now fills her cup instead of emptying it.

Her life today?

🌿 Gardening
🥾 Hiking
🌍 Traveling
☕ Mid-week coffee dates with friends

Emily now has time to do the things that bring her joy—and she still gets to use her passion for helping others in her new role.

Thinking of Pivoting Too?

If you’re burned out, underappreciated, or stuck in a role that no longer serves you, take this as your sign. You have valuable, transferable skills—and a better work/life balance is 100% possible.

Let’s build your next chapter. You deserve it.