As someone who's been a teacher for more than 10 years, I'm facing a tough situation. Teaching is all about helping young minds grow, but it's not providing me with the financial security I need.
The extra tasks I have to do as part of my job are really weighing me down. And recently, the school decided to cut our pay by a lot – from 100% to just 30%! It doesn't make sense, but I had to accept it because I needed the job.
To make some extra money, I started selling 'mambo ice' on the side. It's not something I planned, but it's now helping me support my family every day.
I'm still feeling uneasy about everything. I hope that my little business will do well or that I'll find a new job that pays better than teaching. It's tough feeling like I'm not appreciated or paid enough for a job that I used to love.
But I'm staying positive and hopeful for better opportunities. Even though things are hard right now, I'm determined to make things better for myself. I want to find a job that lets me keep doing what I'm passionate about, teaching, while also giving me the financial stability I need.
It's true that going through tough times can teach us a lot. Despite the challenges, I'm staying strong and moving forward, believing that brighter days are just around the corner.