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.

  • daisy lazarus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    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.

    • Akagigahara@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      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?