It’s been 5 months working here, and I must say, it has been a completely different experience for me.
I have been working in the education industry for a long time, with big companies, tight deadlines, and long working hours. I lived in big cities, worked with different people and cultures, and got used to a fast-moving life.
After the pandemic, I decided to relocate permanently to my hometown, just like many others did. But honestly, I was not fully sure about this decision. I was already living a stable and respectable life outside, and coming back meant starting again from the beginning.
Even though this city is my hometown, it still felt difficult to restart life at this stage, especially with responsibilities already on my shoulders.
By God’s grace, patience, and commitment, I got an opportunity to work as a part-time teacher, and after a few months, I became a permanent employee.
When I joined, many colleagues told me that my presence there felt like a miracle because it was never really planned.
Everyone around me has expectations from me, and I honestly try to give my 100% every day to justify their trust. I don’t know whether I succeed or not, but one thing is clear — I genuinely want to add value to the place that gave me this opportunity.
One thing that surprised me the most is that the field where I have the most experience and interest is not exactly where I am working right now. The work I do is still related to my field, but it is very different from what I expected.
Sometimes the system feels like it is moving in an unclear direction. We have a huge infrastructure, but some parts still feel outdated — whether it is the curriculum, equipment, or overall approach. I don’t think budget is the main issue, because somehow everything is still surviving and moving forward.
At times, teams feel divided, and leadership itself seems confused about what direction to take. In this situation, bringing change becomes difficult. Based on my previous academic experiences, I feel many things can improve if a few people are willing to work together with the right mindset.
But life teaches patience.
Sometimes, when you cannot change things immediately, the only option is to sit quietly, observe, prepare yourself, and wait for the right time to run your PPT presentation.
Till then, the best thing we can do is keep improving ourselves and helping students improve too.
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