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Being a Teacher in Jamaica: What are the Pros?
Aside from the long, PAID summer vacation that teachers are envied for, what other pros are there for a Teacher in Jamaica? Let’s get into the very many benefits of being a teacher in Jamaica. Without beating around the bushes, here are the top 7 pros of being a teacher in Jamaica. Related Post: Cons […]
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Somebody Paid Me for My Skill. Deposit Made in Advance
How often do you get paid to do something you are good at? You know, something that isn’t included in your day job, but you’ve been recognized for doing it well. Plus, you enjoy and feel most alive when you are executing this skill. That’s exactly the case for me. Somebody paid me for my […]
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Behind the Bench: Eye-Opening Courtroom Adventure of a Law Student in Jamaica
One down, seven more to go! What am I talking about? Court Attendance of course. Students at the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica have their hands full. Besides working full- time/part-time as some do, they have to keep up with classes, readings, legal aid clinics, extra-curricular activities, simulations, in service training and certainly court […]
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I Think I’ll Be a ‘Savage’ in the New Year, Here’s Why:
‘Nice’ is such a bland word. I don’t aspire to be ‘nice’. Nice gets manipulated, pressured and unfairly compensated. For the past few years, I’ve been actively working on my ‘tell it like it is’ attitude. You know, saying ‘NO’ more often and getting used to disappointing people if it means protecting myself from burnout […]
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How to Be a Classy Teacher in Jamaica
Undoubtedly, some of the most classy people in Jamaica are teachers! Afterall, they are under constant scrutiny from parents and guardians; school administrators; students; and of course John Public. If you are a teacher, and you haven’t quite caught on to the Classy Class, save this read and share it with your colleagues. Here are […]
