I'm glad that books on teacher's plight are being published. Every now and then, I've heard teachers complaining about this and that...parents, students, school management.... And I can attest to that most of them, if not all, are TRUE.
A few of my NIE schoolmates have quit. . . I've not taught for long, but having tasted teaching in primary (during attachment), secondary (4 yrs)and JC (1yr ), I totally agree that teaching is not an easy job.... wait a minute. I don't thinking teaching is a job, it is a vocation. Wikipedia defines vocation as :
A vocation is an occupation, either professional or voluntary, that is carried out more for its altruistic benefit than for income, which might be regarded as a secondary aspect of the vocation, however beneficial.
So here is a tribute to all teachers!
I have to say though, to be honest, the money does ease the pain. Haa Haa. Looking forward to the pay raise of 4%. Hmm... if I remember my economics correctly, the inflation is more than 4% this time round; meaning, this 4% increment is used to offset the inflation, we don't have any increment in real terms ( maybe a pay reduction) . But then again, it's better than nothing. I would complain much.
And, for those people who says that teaching is an easy, half day job ..... I've a message for you from To Kill a Mockingbird.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
This message goes to the people 'up there' making decision as well.
Before making any comments (or decision), try stepping into a class and teach, and perform your CCA duties ......You will never know what I mean until you've climb into his skin and walk around in it.
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Yo Kian Wee,
Foo Koon here can attest to it too! Soldier on dear teacher!
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