A new study reveals that many teachers who leave the classroom for better pay end up taking a salary hit, according to Education Slice.
According to the study, the majority of teachers who left a large urban district earned less than they did before leaving, and one in five ended up unemployed.
The study also found that staying in education and moving up was associated with earning more later.
The median pay for public school teachers is significantly lower than those in other fields, which is one of the main reasons teachers leave their jobs.
The study also highlighted gender differences, with male teachers more likely to find another job and make successful transitions to highly paid jobs outside of education. Women, on the other hand, were more likely to leave teaching to care for family members. The study raises concerns about labor market constraints faced by women.
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