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I was a teacher (K-12 art teacher) for the first two years out of college when I decided it wasn't the career for me. (My BA is in Art) It was tough getting that first job. When I went on job interviews, no one wanted to believe I really wanted the change. I had to work several temp jobs before getting a position as a marketing administrative assistant (which I was over-qualified for). It was somewhat shocking to find out my teaching experience really didn't count for anything in the business world... and was a fit of a handicap. (But I know now this is because there is not a lot of imagination in the business world in general). Eight years later I have moved about in various marketing/graphic design positions that pay alright and sometimes I think about going back to teaching with its spring breaks, job security etc.
If you have a master's degree, how about teaching Education courses at the local Junior College? If you want to write curriculum or enter the business world, you may have to be prepared to for a few years of struggle to get on track.
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