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Working with Wildlife: Overcoming Slow Burnout to Find Career Change Joy

April 29, 2025 • Joanne Howard • Season 5 • Episode 11

“I didn’t realise it … I think I was slowly burning out.”

Reception Teacher Georgi followed her passions into the world of education, but felt numb and burnt out by her last year in the classroom. Stumbling upon the Adventures After Teaching Academy, she loved the supportive community, practical resources, and tools to navigate all the ‘what ifs?’ of career change.

Leveraging the power of LinkedIn to make connections, Georgi explored her passions once again, landing herself a job as a Zoo Education Officer (doesn’t it sound amazing?!) after a wonderfully positive interview experience. She now enjoys varied days, showcasing her creativity and organisational skills across two areas of interest: wildlife and education.

In this episode, we also chat:

Identity crisis
Not knowing what to do
Navigating LinkedIn whilst still teaching
Growth, confidence, and connection on LinkedIn
The most helpful resources for translating skills
Feeling confident going in to an interview
A day-in-the-life of a Zoo Education Officer (and the key skills you’ll need to get there!)
Bringing fresh ideas to a role
Following your interests to find career change joy

Links:

RSPB

Biaza

Wildlife Trust

Butterfly Conservation Trust

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!