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Tuesday, September 26, 2006Myth 1:
Teachers have an easy life. Short working hours, long holidays, good salary, easy job, no job pressure. Myth 2: Mother Tongue teachers cannot speak English, write English, get a lower salary, have lesser working hours and are not capable as the other teachers. HUMBUG! Crap! BULLSHIT! 1) Yes, our official working hours are roughly from 7-1 or 1-6. What about CCAs? We do bring our work home, mark answer scripts, plan lesson outlines, presentations and whatnots. My hubby always says, "Dear, you are back early today..." And at night after dinner, what does he say? "Dear, are you finished with your work? Watch tv with me ah!" 2) Holidays. We cannot take leave anytime unless it's MC. Unlike people from the other sectors, we deal with humans, children's life. During school holidays, we still have to apply for leave should we decide to go for holidays. And do u know, the first week of the holidays, no 1 I repeat no 1 can go anywhere! What about full day courses. meetings, remedials, supplementary and what have nots! We don't get to choose when we get to take our break. And one more, we are given constant reminders of how many days of MCs we have accumulated. Sidetracking, holiday pacakages cost more during school holidays so we pay the peak prices k! 3) We get paid crap! Our income depends on whether the middle management or the heads love you and how effective you are at 'buttering up'! My friend who is in the private sector earns so much more than I do. Even a tuition teacher earns more than us. But what are their qualifications? On par with me right? My friend and I are A level holders with exactly the same results but she can afford Prada and I have to settle for something lesser. 4) No pressure? HAHAHAHAHAHA....after 7 years of teaching, my doc told me this yesterday, "I think you need a rest. Your blood pressure is creeping up and your health is deteriorating." My gynae tells me this, " You really need to do something about your stress level if you want a child!" Aside from that, what about office politics? I say , it suxs big time. People like me get pinpointed for the wrong reasons and if I do speak up, what happens? I get blacklisted! In my 7 years of teaching, many of my close friends have left the profession and a few have suffered breakdowns. I am thinking of reserving a place in IMH in preparation for my retirement home. 5) Mother Tongue teachers. Well this issue never fails to frustrate me to a point of total jump in my blood pressure. We are looked upon as incapable and not English savvy. Come on, ask any MT teachers around, we are at least A Level grads k! We go to a secular school and take the same subjects as the normal teachers. Some are even graduates with business, law, engineering etc background. When I first stepped into the sch, my so called colleagues were surprised I could speak English. Parents think MT teachers are more inferior than normal teachers. Why? MT teachers teach in their native language and are not capable of handling another language, English. Say what you want, in 6 yrs time, I'm gonna prove everyone wrong. The Forum page will publish a letter from me on this issue soon! FYI, MT teachers teach three levels of language with compositions, grammar and what have nots! We don't set papers by sections k...we set every component of the paper. For the past years, every single of us set two levels of exam papers for every CAs and SAs. Let's talk about pay. If you are really intelligent enough, do surf to the MOE website (http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/SalaryBenefits.htm) and look at the salary range. If you are not cock eyed, notice there is no difference between MT teachers and General teachers. The difference is only in qualifications Enuff said about this. All in all, if you still harbour the thought that MT teachers are incapable, I have this to say to you...You are beyond intellectual redemption! So if I have a lot to complain and bitch about...how come I am still a teacher? I will tell you why... I chose this path NOT because 1) to teach is a noble profession 2) the salary is attractive and most importantly, 3) I have no other avenues of chasing my career dream. I Teach because : Fact 1 : I love children! Fact 2 : I believe in my power to mould a person's life. Fact 3 : I have THE PASSION! I went into the profession knowing my life will never be the same again. I went into the profession knowing and expecting humongous demands to be placed on my shoulders. I went into the profession knowing my sacrifices will not equal the rewards. My parents kept asking me after my A Levels whether I made the right choice. I told them, "This is my life choice and I swear I am going to stick to it no matter what happens!" So Allah, guide me and at the end of time, tell me I have done my utmost part... I AM A TEACHER AND A TEACHER I WILL ALWAYS BE! Sunday, September 24, 2006well well well...
It's the 1st day of Ramadhan...finally you r here...been waiting for u for so long ... a month of lotsa reflectiosn for me... and also a month I reminisce about my grandpa... Abdul Razak ...he's the best grandpa any1 can have ... I love him lots and lots ... he showers me with love like a tempayan of water on a single rose ok ok bunga tahi ayam! My grandpa ... when he was well I was still a child ...when I think back ...there are lots of wonderful memories and regrets. He proclaimed to everyone that I'm his cucu proudly...during kenduris, i was the lucky one. I got to sit with they important ones ...i sat on his lap... he got unwell after coming back from Haj. Suffered a stroke and became bedridden. During the time, he needed me most, I ignored him. Such an ungrateful idiot! I was a teenager then... it was uncool to be with elders... what was I thinking? When he got really sick and was admitted to hospital during his last months, I managed to introduce Najib to him... he gave me a thumbs up! That's my Atuk! I kept telling him when he was in bed... I LOVE HIM! He squeezed my hand and smiled... oh my this is getting me all teary... He passed away the day after Hari Raya Aidiladha in 1999. I was so taken back that I could not tear... the passing of a great man ... the passing of the most wonderful ATUK .... Tok, I love u ...and I miss u!
Thursday, September 21, 2006Caution: Contains EXPLETIVES! here I am again...been about a week or so...busy with assignment and finally I submitted it TODAY!!!
today is not a good day...I would say this &*%&*$&%^$$#@@%$#!!!!!!! I came to school a bit late today coz I woke up late feeling very unwell...my throat been nagging at me and my flu...it's back to visit me again... guess what...I was greeted by this news...this Mdm ***** let's call her AC! She shouted and I mean literally raised her voice during a teachers' meeting and said this..."Where is Kasidah? She has not keyed in her marks yet!" and of course some spineless teachers joined in the fun...for goodness sake...I am not the last one to key in marks ok...a few of my friends came to me and complained about this AC's attitude...what the hell is the problem AC? Being me, I checked the school cockpit...and guess what this snorty Lian AC has not keyed in her marks!!! What the hell!!! The teachers who joined in the morning fun...guess what...I heard other teachers complaining they have not keyed in yet...I am so pissed..in the afternoon, a HOD told me he has not keyed in also and I saw some of my colleagues still frantically keying in... I am darn frustrated! It has been two years in a row...this same AC picked on me...the last year I gave her my two cents worth! This year...looks like she needs a spanking in her face! I'm gonna make it clear..!!! She ain't pushing me down...I'm not in the wrong...! The due date is tomorrow...not TODAY! Teachers aren't always nice especially with their colleagues! That's what I learnt in PEPS! That's why I hate the staff room! Saturday, September 09, 2006I made a comment on service and I promised to harp on the issue...well I think it's a good time coz I just finished watching SI2. I am HAPPY, ELATED, OVERJOYED, ECSTATIC, JUBILANT and EUPHORIC that Paul 2bukit is finally out! Sorry guys, I know u r all crazy 4 him...but I ain't one of u, I don't go crazy for looks or heritage..which comes to my point... What is it that the angmohs have that we, Asians don't possess? This holiday, I've been bugged by the service flu. People treat the angmohs like Gods and what about us, Asians? When I was in Shangri La, the angmohs get all the good service, they get shown to their table...they get morning greetings, they get the priorities...I'm not trying to stir up any anti sentiments here...I am just analysing...what do the Asians lack? the $$$ factor? Well, I was just making a comment...if we r guests regardless of nationality...we r SUPPOSED to be treated as =s. When I went for snorkelling trips, we r not given informative commentaries and treated shabbily. I was even contemplating to write an email to the hotel and also to SeaQuest for their sloppy conduct. They tip? We don't? Well FYI, we do...I agree the Asians are a little difficult to please but when we r happy with you, we do tip and generously too! I am quite annoyed by the fact that we were not given the best service. We r all humans no matter what our spending power is. I am bothered that in Malaysia, the staff do not treat us well. If u can't treat your own well, then whats the use of promoting tourism in your country? I was thinking of the rationale behind the differentiation of services rendered. Maybe, it's us...what do we lack? Can someone enlighten me? We smiled at all staff regardless of position...be it receptionist, chamber maid, resort security and even restaurant managers. There were a few incidents that really made me boiling mad. 1) We went for breakfast. No1 showed us to our table. When an angmoh comes, this family is shown to the table and coffee is imeediately served. My husband requests for coffee and after three times, we get it. By then I was outraged and wanted to see the manager but my hubby stopped me. 2) We went for islands trip. Angmohs were shown to the best spots. As we were the only Asians, we were left on our own with nothing whatsoever. When it was time for lunch, this guide left us on our own...with no drinks...but this lady , only 1 person was given an assortment of drinks, mind you, she's alone. We paid the same package not a cent less...but what did we do? 3) We were at this bar sipping non alcoholic drinks, of course, and the restaurant manager walks around greeting and asking everyone how they are. When he was at our table, seeing me with a tudung, he made a detour and not even a smile was given. 4) We took the shuttle bus which we paid RM56 per person. When it was nine and the bus came, the bus driver invited everyone to board the bus except for us! I was unhappy and I stormed off the bus without saying thank u! There were many events that led me thinking...r we Asians nothing? I'm just curious ..You may say I'm bragging...but if I can afford to be in ShangRi-La, I'm on par...I might be some big shot's daughter or I might be a big-shot myself! If I should happen to be a woman of status one day, I will make sure I throw my weight around. I am not someone to be reckoned with... I'm going to write to ShangRi-La now and I'm gonna say my piece... Part 1 ![]() YoooooooooooHoooooooooo! We r back! Where did we go for our rendezvous this time? We were at Kota Kinabalu! Never in my entire life that I imagine...I will step into this place ..AT ALL! We took the same flight as Sujimy and Haslinda and family ...I'm sure we all know who they r...yeah they r the brains behind many Suria reality programmes...we arrived at KK at about 5+ and by the time we were at Shangri La Rasa Ria...it was 8+ and it was so dark ...if we are in SG...it'll be about 10+. There was no difference of time only difference in the setting of the sun. As usual...the first thing I checked was the toilet! ok ...pass with flying colours! The room was ok ...and our balcony overlooked this place..the whole night I was thinking we were facing the road leading to the hotel...we went for dinner and this will be another part of my story...service...being the only Asians around...we were being treated differently...anyway there was this young waiter by the name of Chaulus..he's nice and we enjoyed our dinner of fresh fish and nasi goreng...then we went back to our room...did I mention b4 I love TV3! The whole nite was a marathon of TV3! Couldn't sleep the whole nite coz I was thinking our room was so near to the road...what about the resort security...anyway the guests next door were so noisy with balcony's door opening and closing and loud conversations! The next day...the sun rose so early...was thinking of doing my Subuh ...woke up at 6 and opened the curtains...God! It's so bright like 8 in the morning...and guess what...what a spectacular view...we are facing the SEA! It was so beautiful! No time to explore the place and we got ready for picnics at Sapi and Manukan...two of Sabah's Tengku Abdul Rahman Marine Park...nice place to swim and see fishes...we had a puffer fish staring right straight into us...it was so funny...the fish must be thinking...what are these humans doing? Have they never seen a fish b4? I was also stalked by this pinkish looking fish who was trying to jab my leg...although it's small...but it was scary! Came back...had room service ...well by the way most of the time we were there it was usually room service coz I couldn't be bothered to dine and change into something presentable....we watched a cultural performance by the staff of the hotel and I can safely say I can dance Sabah style...hahahah...we watched a live band and I must say...walking around with a tudung in this hotel invites stares from many people...either I am sensitive or these people have never seen a tudung before...or maybe they are thinking I'm a terrorist! The next day, we went to Mount Kinabalu...I must say...the gunung is really undescribable! It is spectacular! SPECTACULAR is an understatement! MAGNIFICENT! We went for a walk in the trail and I blanked out...after so many years of not using my inhaler...I used it! We saw the most expensive orchid only to be cultivated in Mount Kinabalu ...we were told it costs a few thousand dollars for a stalk! I was snoring on the way home and in the evening we went to town...we walked in the back alleys and I think KK is so much safer than JB..even the people is so much nicer...bought nothing much...except Najib bought a blowpipe..he told me he will use it for killing lizards for me..awww so dayak! The next day was free and easy for us..we bummed on the beach and in the afternoon we went to the nature reserve at ShangRi La to see the orang utans! We saw one peeing ...luckily I didn't stand under the tree or I'll be showered with Green T! Ha! At night...I packed our bags and watched TV3 again! And this morning...we set of...so here I am back ranting and ranting again... Monday, September 04, 2006I don't tag u guys coz I don't blog hop. I read ur blogs when u persistently ask me to. It's a wonder how I can stand u guys. I've been maligned and accused of something I don't do. I've been ur punching bag coz you have no avenues to vent ur anger. and most importantly... I Don't Give a Damn! This post is especially for this person I Know...Get Real! You think ur life is so interesting that I care? Let me tell u ...it stinks! Saturday, September 02, 2006We had The GAP Junior Camp in PEPS today.
Who was it for? Our P5 leaders comprising of prefects and P5 Asst House Captains...let me correct that..potential Asst House Captains. As usual, I was a little bit late...but lucky 4 me..a few schs came late too... Namirah took the attendance for me...there were 22 of them... Did I mention...Mr Wang, our Discipline Master once made a comment that he is very happy with the P5s this year. Why? Well, basically they r one of the most sporting and energetic lot. I agreed with him as I find this bunch of people really fun to work with...I can see a lot of potential in them and I hope next year we'll have the one of the best PEPS leaders around! As usual, the boys were a little bit rowdy...I chided them for not displaying their leadership qualities and also for not adhering to our school core values...I have to give a feedback to the House Managers...phew...it will be a task to be reckoned with! Anyway, the girls r so much better...no trouble at all! It was a long long day...I hope the kids enjoyed themselves...as for me...what did I do the whole day? First I went to Sri West Coast to buy breakfast...lucky thing I did coz the food they catered ..hmmm I would say it's not my taste! Then I went to my cubicle to unwrap presents...I received quite a number of chocs...sorry guys..I don't favour chocs that much...after that, I did spring cleaning! It's been quite a while since I cleaned my table...I reorganised my files and wiped my table clean...I even sprayed my table and teddy bears with perfume...crazy me ! Then I started twiddling with my notebook...my notebook's been giving problems and I was just testing it...it worked! I surfed the net listening to music...read up on the the colosseum and read my past blog entries. In the late afternoon, I went down coz it's quite eerie to sit in the third level staffroom alone! We had a summary of the camp and we took lots and lots of pics.I enjoy being with these kids...they r the brainy and crazy bunch! Friday, September 01, 2006wanna know something? I LOVE PARIS HILTON! Although she has no discernable talent and she's associated with sex, I find her pretty. Come on people... admit it...she IS pretty! Plus she's one wealthy girl! I don't mind spending some time just hanging here with you 'cuz I don't find too many guys that treat me like you do. Those other guys all want to take me for a ride but when I walk they talk of a suicide some people never get beyond their stupid pride but you can see the real me inside and I'm satisfied oh no, oh-oh Even though the guys are crazy Even though the stars are blind If you show me real love, baby, I'll show you mine I can make you nice and naughty, be the devil and angel, too Got a heart and soul and body Let's see what this love can do-ooo Baby I'm perfect for you Ah-ah-ah-ah I could be your confidant Just one of your girlfriends But I know that's not what you want If tomorrow the world ends Why shouldn't we be with the one we really love? Now tell me who have you been dreaming of I and I alone Oh no, oh-oh Excuse me for feeling this moment is critical It might me feeling it could get physical Oh no, no, no
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