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#189: Not Every School Deserves You (Let's Talk About It)

#189: Not Every School Deserves You (Let's Talk About It)7 juin16 min

Not every school deserves you.

And once you understand that…

Your entire job search changes.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

Why teachers feel pressure to fit in everywhere

How people-pleasing leads to burnout and misalignment

The difference between rejection and redirection

What aligned schools actually feel like

The identity shift from “please pick me” → “I choose what aligns”

This is the episode that gives you permission to stop chasing.

And start trusting that the right fit exists.

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