Jo chats with Craig about making the brave decision to leave teaching before reaching burnout and how he landed his new role as an Account Manager. Together, they delve into the account manager role and how teachers have the skills and experience to make great client engagement managers. Craig shares how he now enjoys working at a slower, less pressurised pace with a constant feeling of achievement and being valued.
In this episode, we also explore:
- Reaching the decision to leave teaching.
- What Craig's day to day looks like.
- How to find Account Manager roles.
- Enjoying a new career after teaching.
- Progression within the business sector.
- Top tips for becoming an Account Manager.
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