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Dedicated teachers can't get permanent work.

My sister is an early childhood teacher.

She has no security of employment.

She is really devoted to teaching - her house is full of resources for school (years 1-3) but she has contract or relief work mainly.

The elusive permanent job may happen just before she retires as she came to teaching at about age 30.

When she has a contract she is completely focussed on school and spends many unpaid hours - but I don't think anyone really notices how much work she does - otherwise they would give her a decent secure position!

Dedication goes unrewarded except by the rewards of doing your job well.

But there is a limit.

Teachers should demand better.