chellelynn83
New Member
I am having a hard time making this final career decision....
I just graduated from college a year ago and am an elementary school teacher. I love teaching and the hours are amazing (summers off). I currently do not have a teaching job for this year and am subbing. I went to the PEPC and received a TOL. At first I was sure I would switch to ATC, because it is a secure job and the pay is good, but now thinking about the schedule change and drastic career change I am getting apprehensive. If anyone can answer some of my questions it would be greatly appreciated.
1. How long after you are certified will it take to reach the maximum pay?
2. How long if ever could it take to get a Saturday Sunday weekend?
3. Do Holidays like Christmas get rotated or if it falls on your day you just work it?
4. How flexible is the schedule if you need days off (I don't have kids but are planning to have them soon? and am worried that If they are sick or school things if it will be a problem.
5. Do managers have a normal mon-fri schedule? and Is it hard to get a managers position?
6. What is the wash out rate once you get to a facility? (i would be at a level 6.
7. Is it easy to transfer to another facility near by if you want?
8. What are the major complaints about the job?
Please be nice I know it sounds like i am ungrateful for the opportunity, but i really want to make an informed decision and without having any atc experience or knowing anyone its hard to make the decision. Any advice or comments are helpful.
I just graduated from college a year ago and am an elementary school teacher. I love teaching and the hours are amazing (summers off). I currently do not have a teaching job for this year and am subbing. I went to the PEPC and received a TOL. At first I was sure I would switch to ATC, because it is a secure job and the pay is good, but now thinking about the schedule change and drastic career change I am getting apprehensive. If anyone can answer some of my questions it would be greatly appreciated.
1. How long after you are certified will it take to reach the maximum pay?
2. How long if ever could it take to get a Saturday Sunday weekend?
3. Do Holidays like Christmas get rotated or if it falls on your day you just work it?
4. How flexible is the schedule if you need days off (I don't have kids but are planning to have them soon? and am worried that If they are sick or school things if it will be a problem.
5. Do managers have a normal mon-fri schedule? and Is it hard to get a managers position?
6. What is the wash out rate once you get to a facility? (i would be at a level 6.
7. Is it easy to transfer to another facility near by if you want?
8. What are the major complaints about the job?
Please be nice I know it sounds like i am ungrateful for the opportunity, but i really want to make an informed decision and without having any atc experience or knowing anyone its hard to make the decision. Any advice or comments are helpful.