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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Danielle Summer

Teacher Quits After Her Heart Surgeon Says He'd Never Do Her Job Because It Was Too Stressful

17% of US teachers say they plan to leave the teaching profession entirely. (Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels)

In a story that resonates deeply with educators and the public alike, an American secondary school teacher recently went viral after sharing that her heart surgeon advised her to resign due to the extreme stress of her profession.

For seven years, the teacher dedicated herself to her students, enduring long hours, student misbehaviour, and emotional burdens. Despite her commitment, the severity of her job's impact on her health only became clear when her heart surgeon, a professional accustomed to high-stress situations, suggested a drastic change.

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