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Would you quit you day job to coach HS football?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:46 pm
I've been presented with the opportunity to take a contract teaching/coaching position at a high school near my hometown. I love football and I miss it. It would be awesome to be apart of it again. However it does not help me in my career path what so ever. My finances are fine (have basically no bills). I'll bring home about 2k a month (yes crap pay) but I dont have other jobs calling to hire me, so its better than nothing.
I'm unsure if I should take it in case a get a job offer in my field.
So IF you could quit your day job and money not really matter would you coach football for a year, even if it won't help your career out in anyway?
I'm unsure if I should take it in case a get a job offer in my field.
So IF you could quit your day job and money not really matter would you coach football for a year, even if it won't help your career out in anyway?
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:47 pm to Alleycat9
Wrong board G.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:49 pm to Alleycat9
Do you want to make a career of coaching football? If not, then no.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:52 pm to cincyykid
which board is suitable?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:54 pm to Alleycat9
Facebook maybe? Idk
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:58 pm to Alleycat9
I'm assuming you're young so sure why not. If it's your passion then it's worth a shot. You never know, you could be a natural at coaching and it turns in to something big one day. If you find out it's not for you then at least you're young and have your full career in corporate America ahead of you. You only live once so sometimes it's good to take a risk.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 12:06 am
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:04 am to Alleycat9
Don't listen to the Cincinnati kid on the SEC board. This would probably be more appropriate for the off topic board. If you request admin, and elect to move boards, they'll do it tomorrow. I only say this because it'll gain more traction there with legit responses.
But for me, no I wouldn't quit my job. But circumstances are different for everyone.
But for me, no I wouldn't quit my job. But circumstances are different for everyone.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:06 am to TheCheshireHog
I'm 26 and thats what I'm thinking an opportunity like this doesn't happen a lot. I'm fortunate to have it happen when I don't have major bills or a family to provide for bc then a career change is tough. And I guess coaching equates to leadership skills on a resume.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:09 am to cas4t
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Don't listen to the Cincinnati kid on the SEC board.
Exactly, The Pittsburgh Kid is where its at.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:16 am to Alleycat9
If I were in your situation I would have to go for it. Why the hell not?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:18 am to justausedcarguy
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If I were in your situation I would have to go for it. Why the hell not?
Well I do not want to move back in with my parents. And I would basically be forced to do that. Thats my main reason not to do it. I guess thats dumb though.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:19 am to Alleycat9
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I'm 26 and thats what I'm thinking an opportunity like this doesn't happen a lot. I'm fortunate to have it happen when I don't have major bills or a family to provide for bc then a career change is tough. And I guess coaching equates to leadership skills on a resume.
If you don't mind the pay cut and see it as something you might enjoy for a year or even as a new career I say go for it. You're young enough where taking off a year to try something new likely isn't going to hurt you. Hell, the experience might even help you in the job market later.
I don't know of any employer that treats working with young people and leading a team as a negative.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 12:21 am
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:20 am to Prof
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I don't know of any employer that treats working with young people and leading a team as a negative.
Solid point.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 12:22 am
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:31 am to Alleycat9
I quit my job coaching HS Football to do something else. 
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:39 am to Alleycat9
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Well I do not want to move back in with my parents. And I would basically be forced to do that. Thats my main reason not to do it. I guess thats dumb though.
There are much worse things in life than moving back with the parents. You are young and will have plenty of time for regrets later.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:40 am to Alleycat9
Go coach some ball and be a positive influence on some young men. If you are good enough at anything, the money ends up taking care of itself.
Good luck on your choice.
Good luck on your choice.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:40 am to Alleycat9
If you don't plan on making a career out of coaching then don't do it. The job market is tough right now and if you coach for a few years and then give it up it will be hard to get back in to the workforce.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:42 am to Alleycat9
I'm not redneck white trash who digs ditches, so no I wouldn't.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:59 am to Alleycat9
I'm 23 and starting my career, so no. But if the opportunity arises in 10-15 years, why not?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:02 am to Alleycat9
I couldn't for that amount of money but I have bills. At 26 if I was unemployed, had a roommate and no car note then I would do it. Especially if they provide health insurance.
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