Is taking a break before ECT career suicide?
I'd really appreciate if some experienced teachers gave me their opinion on this: is delaying starting ECT a kiss of death for my career?
Bit of context, I'm finishing up my PGCE this year. I enjoy teaching as a job and love working with the kids. I'm growing as a person and getting more confident every day.
However my girlfriend and I have spoke about doing some long term travelling next year, 2-3 months SE Asia, and I obviously wouldn't be able to get the time off. So I decided not to get into teaching right away. I have some savings from a previous job and secured an office job to start in August at my old company to tide me over until early next year. I didn't really think of it as a big deal.
However when I told few teachers on my placement this they weren't very encouraging. They essentially said it was a 'brave' choice and that it's a red flag to not begin ECT right away. They seemed to think this would dissuade a school taking me on next year.
Bit worried I've messed up here. Would really value a second opinion?