Teacher in South Africa Shares 7 Benefits of Career in Education
- A TikTok post by a teacher gave people a good idea of the advantages of her job in South Africa
- The professional educator was candid about all the things she appreciates when it comes to working with children
- Online users were impressed by the woman who seemed to truly find joy in her career choice as a teacher
In a post on TikTok, a woman reflected on her career as a teacher. The lady shared some of the perks, and she made a comprehensive list of her experience.
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The woman's TikTok shared on 17 June 2025 received more than a thousand likes from people who were impressed by her love for the job. Netizens also shared their thoughts on whether being a teacher was worthwhile after seeing all the benefits.
A TikTok post by a teacher, @indianah_walker, listed the seven benefits of being a teacher. The woman appreciates that she has consistent holidays between earning time off school and public holidays. South Africa typically has four school holidays that divide the school year into four terms. Second, the teacher appreciates that she never has to wear a uniform, so she gets to dress up almost every day.
The teacher also revealed that educators receive an extra paycheck. She said once a month in a year, teachers receive double payment, which she describes as "not that bad". She said teachers receive a subsidy for a medical health care plan, which is useful in South Africa where comprehensive medical aid costs R5,000 to over R10,000 for a family on average.
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Another job benefit she appreciates is that she gets to knock off at 2.00 p.m. She also gets some free time when she doesn't have lessons. Finally, the lady said that being a teacher is very satisfying because she gets to change someone else's life, as some children see her as a role model and even a mother figure. She said:
"I love that I am a mother, even though I don't have biological children it makes my career amazing."
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South Africa impressed by teacher benefits
Many people remarked that the woman was admirable for her dedication to being a teacher. Netizens said they enjoyed seeing her positive mindset. See the post on the benefits of teaching below:
TshepiRona said:
"The young lives you change and relations you form along the way with learners and their parents."
Monique Dixon wrote:
"Agree, thank you for sharing some positive feedback about teaching for a change."
Ntokozo Hadebe added:
"You forgot our fully paid four-month maternity leave, some don't have that privilege, shame."
RETHABILE TOLOANE commented:
"Heavy on number six I don't see myself doing anything outside of nurturing minds ❤️."
Gigi M joked:
"I want to use scrubs now. I'm tired of thinking about what to wear every day. 😳"
Ceebowshow gushed:
"I wanna be a teacher so bad I’ve always wanted to be the benefit of school holidays and clocking out early 😩"
Other Briefly News stories about teachers
- An educator became a viral sensation after showing his teaching method that worked like a charm on children.
- One man working as a teacher was emotional after his students decided to surprise him on his birthday.
- People were impressed by a teacher who showed that she has a close bond with her students, who celebrated her big purchase.
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