Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver

Stuart Youens, a former secondary school teacher in Scotland, left the profession after feeling overwhelmed by budget cuts, increased bureaucracy, and rising stress levels. He now works as a lorry driver and finds the job more relaxed and satisfying. Data shows a significant rise in teacher absences due to stress, leading to concerns about the impact on pupils and the need for better support from the Scottish government.

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