Saturday, 1 December 2012

Career Opportunities

I have only just returned to Canada but I have never had any intention of staying long term.
After several Professional Learning Series (PLS) sessions, it seems I have made the right choice.
Canada seems a very inhospitable place for teachers and Ontario all the more so.

The elementary teachers federation has said rolling strikes begin next week in further protest of Bill 115, but the government maintains that they will simply order them back to work. No negotiations, no bargaining rights, anymore. It seems unreal that teachers are being so marginalized with such little upset.

In every PLS that jobs are discussed, we are told not to expect a job for many years and I keep asking myself: Why would anyone want to stay?

There are thousands of jobs in Northern Canada, and thousands more overseas crying out for qualified teachers. Salaries are high out there, and experience even richer.



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