Teachers’ Exodus-
It’s so evident that many teachers are seeking and applying to work abroad. Migrating to other countries, they believe will pave the way to a more comfortable life. It’s now very easy for them to apply because of so many social networks doing the advertisements. Who knows- they could be lucky!
One may think it’s really necessary to offer something before anybody can go there- the skills and educational attainment. But, the most important thing is the courage and the will. I knew a close friend who went there and spent almost Php 300 000. She gained her experiences from a remote public school (roots). Her first year of teaching in other country was a nightmare. She almost decided to return home penniless. But because of her dream, giving her family a brighter future, she tried to rise and stand strong with the help of constant prayers. Now, I should say it’s more than enough of what she could give to her family. She’s working in a far away place, communicating every now and then to feel her family’s love and vice versa.
Many teaching jobs abroad are so tempting. Although there are certain qualifications, still some are given the chance, they are the lucky ones! How did they are able to pass through these—- with the confidence, right attitude and of course the first impression! Works abroad also offer lot of benefits like free board and lodging, free visit to the country, and after 6 months you could bring your family with you. Lastly, a starting salary ranging from Php 60 000 - Php 100 00/month. Who do you think will not accept the offer? For more enhancement and knowledge acquisition, there are employers would give free trainings and further education to teachers. Believing that anyone could be fashioned into a better person, into a better worker.
As a teacher, I for one believe that we have many competent teachers and they could even compete with other nationalities. They would not stay there for too long if they are not performing well.
As we go along with this exodus problem of the country, the big number of our teachers will keep on decreasing gradually. What would happen now to our educational system with lesser number of teachers? How much budget is allotted for it in order to compensate teachers’ jobs and prevent from going abroad? This is an alarming issue. It’s really a big loss if more and more teachers will leave and serve other countries instead of their beloved country. To stop the flow, what must be done by whom?