I’m a physical education teacher for grades 5-12 in Romania, currently on summer break (21 June - 7 September), and still getting paid as usual. It’s awesome.
You probably need them just to deal with the stress induced by teenagers.
I really admire teachers, in my country they don’t make much money and are subject to be placed hundreds of km away from their families for years.
Barrister here. Our courts go on recess for about as long as schools go on holiday. Alas, for us, the knock on effect is dire:
- Court logs are jammed and hearing dates are pushed absurdly far in the future. (Application becomes opposed = see you in a year from now; trial becomes defended = see you in five years, at best.)
- We’re also all sole practitioners (members of the various Bar councils) so, no work no fees.
June-July and December-January are devastating. If I had kids I’m sure I’d appreciate these forced breaks, but I don’t, so I can’t.
Teachers, however, deserve it waaay more than us, that’s for sure. If I won €1 billion I’d give 99% to teachers. It’s an inexcusable tragedy that you’re paid so little for an incredibly tough job with significant social importance.
I tip my cap to teachers. You’re fucking hero(in)es.
Could you elaborate on what a barrister is? I was completely confused why someone who works with coffee is talking about courts. I assume it’s a legal profession?
I’m a Teacher in a private school in the Netherlands. We don’t get those breaks (because private sector), but there also is no class. So this year we’re doing a work week in France with some colleagues at someone’s family summer house. Otherwise, breaks are usually a good time to get some actual work done.
