You call it job security. You call it dedication. You call it “I tried but it didn’t work.” But really? It’s fear. Fear no one outside the classroom will see your value. Fear you’ll fail. Fear you’ll regret leaving. That’s what’s keeping you stuck in a career you should’ve already walked away from. The teachers who left felt that fear too— but once they had the right plan and support, it didn’t control them anymore. They used their leadership, communication, and strategy skills to pivot into car