A former soldier and paramedic shares how his career shift to teaching left him emotionally drained and struggling to cope, revealing the unexpected toll of working in education. His experience highlights the mental health challenges faced by educators, contrasting sharply with the resilience he displayed in high-pressure military and medical roles. The story explores the stark differences between professions where physical and psychological demands are often invisible until they become unbearable. For those interested in the unseen pressures of teaching, this firsthand account offers a rare glimpse into the profession’s hidden struggles.
He's been a soldier and an ambo, but Allan says teaching nearly broke him ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
