[etni] scabs
- From: "Judy Freedman" <judyfreedman@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:08:08 +0200
After all the anonymous upsets. (he/she could have just used the name 'Judy',
there are so many of us that we could fade into anonymity if we choose), and
all the decisions that being a democratic country, enables us to express
ourselves freely...
Yesterday I went back to teaching, being under tremendous pressure from my (yes
religious) school. The competition between the Ulpanot or Yeshivot is
crippling, it's a swim or die situation for most.
I went back feeling like a scab, a traitor, my husband was really against it, I
know it was wrong.
But ... standing in front of a class gave me that rush that reminded me WHY I
was teaching despite the abuse. The hugs from the girls ("look how the teacher
cares about us"), seeing the pupils enjoy learning, the comradie in the staff
room.
There is so much anger in us. Totally justified. But few of us are talking of
leaving. Why? because teaching is a calling, and involves a lot of job
satisfaction.
I want to do my job, but I am fed up of being poor, just pay me fairly for all
the hours I do.
Meanwhile I will go in one more day and then rethink. (The school is open three
days a week for the present). I suggest everyone try and go back and do a day's
teaching now and then. Just to remind yourself what it is all about
Judy
Other related posts: