A: Why did Jen leave her job? I thought she loved teaching.

B: After 10 years as a teacher, she felt it was time to seek pastures new.

Note: The phrase “seeks pastures new” denotes departing from one’s current place or situation to embrace a new opportunity. “Pastures new” metaphorically represents a place or endeavor seen as offering fresh prospects, whether it be a new job, living environment, or lifestyle. This expression is a quotation from “Lycidas” (1638) by the English poet Milton: “At last he rose, and twitch’d his mantle blew: Tomorrow to fresh woods, and pastures new.”