I have been looking into this a lot, because I would like to have summers with my children. But, I cannot take a semester and teach half-time without pay. I understand why they do this, but at the same time, it makes it hard for someone who relies on a salary to make the transition.
This is not always the case. I left the professional world to pursue my teaching credential. I went to a "night" school for my credential and was allowed to do my student teaching in a paid position at a public charter school. I went from one profession to the other in about 6 weeks.
