'Better conditions mean no side jobs'<\/p>\n
After their role in building the nation has been given little
\nattention for decades, the government has designated Nov. 25 as
\nTeacher's Day. The Jakarta Post asked some people what they
\nthought about the working conditions for teachers in the capital.<\/p>\n
Sanjaya, 45, is a manager of a research and development in a
\nprivate company on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta. He lives in
\nCiputat, Tangerang:<\/p>\n
I agree with the government's plan to double teachers'
\nsalaries because they bear such a great responsibility to educate
\nthe next generation. With better welfare, teachers it is hoped
\nthey will be able to focus on their main job and will not have to
\nmoonlight anymore.<\/p>\n
I often hear that there are teachers who work at more than one
\nschool, while others moonlight as ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers.<\/p>\n
My two children are still in elementary schools. Frankly
\nspeaking, I opted to send them to bonafide private schools
\nbecause I don't trust the quality of state schools. I chose to
\nspend more money for my children's education.<\/p>\n
We should give more attention to teachers because we rely on
\nthem to educate our children. I think they deserve to have better
\nsalaries.<\/p>\n
Ambarwati, 30, is a resident of Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) in
\nTangerang regency. He works for a private bank on Jl. Hayam
\nWuruk, West Jakarta:<\/p>\n
We often heard that teachers have side jobs because their
\nsalaries are not enough to cover the daily expenses of their
\nfamilies. Therefore, reports about the government's plan to
\nimprove their welfare is good news for them.<\/p>\n
We cannot only demand that they work professionally, but we
\nmust also reward them.<\/p>\n
As parents, we must also pay attention to the teachers. I am
\nhappy that there is a good parent organization in my children's
\nschool. The organization often collects funds to be distributed
\nas bonuses for teachers, particularly during Idul Fitri.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/better-conditions-mean-no-side-jobs-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }