If you were me..............

[Boltsfan1992]

Bob -

I voted teach but it's close. What prevents me from even considering it is the amount of money I need to have (which you do have) and the retirement/benefits. However, it does look like you reasoned all of that out already.

When I mentor college students who are considering entering teaching as a profession, I say, "If you can see yourself now in another occupation, don't be a teacher - you will not look at the benefits of teaching, you will look at how much x I could make or I don't want to put up with this junk from (state,district,parent,student) and not focus on the positives."

Before I found a new teaching position in another state, I took the leave of absence from my former school system. I can go back and my benefits (retirement) would stay. If that is your situation too, then I would attempt it.

FWIW

PB