Dear teachers,
This is my fourth year in the teaching profession and I’ve noticed that many of my fellow beginning teachers, including myself, are not getting much satisfaction from our profession. In fact, a number of us are showing signs of burnout – Monday blues, depression, extreme fatigue, disillusionment, etc. I’ve been pondering over this for a long time… what has gone wrong? Does the problem lie with us individually? Or the system? Is there anything we can do about it? Is it possible to teach in a public school and find satisfaction in our teaching career?
All of us entered the teaching profession with big dreams and good intentions. We want to make a difference. We desire to be good teachers. Me too. However, the real world out there is not a bed of roses. Honestly speaking, I have seen my ideals shattered and there were days I cried myself to sleep because of work-related issues. Not to mention the nightmares that plagued my sleep!!
For your information, I’ll be on study LEAVE for two years on the pretext of doing my Masters. I’m doing it full-time to give myself a breather, i.e. to get away from school to regain my bearings. I’m still passionate about teaching and come what may, I think I’ll still be in the education field. After I’ve completed my Masters degree, I’ll be going back to school… for how long I have no idea, but I hope to at least fulfill my bond to the government (or rather the taxpayers).
You may read the rest of the story on her blog here.
Sorry, couldn't help your friend as I've never been in the teaching profession.
ReplyDeleteTime has changed, back when I was still schooling and now. Students then weren't that bold and showed teachers more respect. Younger generation now, sigh, are spoiled. Teachers are getting lots of pressure from school, parents and ministry.
ya Yvonne,
ReplyDeletethe students these days are out of control and do not respect the teachers anymore unlike our days.
my mom is a primary school teacher and she's stressed out recently when teachers were asked to key in their students score for each subject online. Thank God my brother is now having his long semester break so can help her out. Nowadays being a teacher is not easy at all with loads of paper work and non academic related stuff need to be done for the school, besides teaching.
ReplyDeletethanks for your comments ying ying, can you do me a favor and comments on my friend's blog. I am sure she will welcome the comments.
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