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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)
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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