The image above was the visual aid used by my daughter during the demo teaching as part of the process for her application in a teaching position in a certain school. It’s a map of the Scarborough Shoal or the Panatag Shoal. A controversial island which is the subject of dispute between several countries including the Philippines.
My daughter who just graduated last March (2019) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with Social Studies as a major field, decided to apply in a school near my place of work. This way, we can just rent a place nearby and I can still take care of her. She was informed by her cousin about the job fair in April and after passing the qualifying examination, she was instructed to conduct a demo teaching.
I accompanied her because she was not feeling very well. We were at the designated place at 2:00 PM and waited for some time for her schedule. After setting up the projector, I went out of the venue and waited for her outside. I waited for more than an hour and she came out of the room. The teacher assisting her told me that they have to proceed to the Office of the President of the High School Department. I waited for another thirty minutes.
When they came back, the teacher informed me that my daughter will come back tomorrow for contract signing. Though I am positive that she will get the job, I was still surprised and asked the teacher, “Is she hired?” Of course, the response was affirmative.
As a mother, it is my happiness to see my children doing well in their chosen career. One of my dreams has been realized and I am so happy.
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Have you accompanied your children when applying for a job?
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What would you feel if a family member was successful in their job application?
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Please use the comment section for your thought/opinion.
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Wonderful and congrats to both of you! I would be very pleased and happy if someone in my family becomes successful ?.
Thank you. That was the map of Scarborough Shoal, a controversial island.
Congratulations on the success of your daughter, Sharon, and for you too because you have educated her well and successfully!
Thank you, Albert. It’s about time for me to focus on my own career too. I am planning to enroll again this coming school year.
I support you to make the best decisions for your life, Sharon.
I was elated when my son got into Med school but now that he has qualified to be a neurosurgeon (a few days ago) I was over the moon. Yeah, it is wonderful to see your kids do well.
Such achievement will definitely delight the heart of a mother. Thank you for dropping by.
I will feel very happy if one of my children got a job.
Thank you Stbrians. A typical reaction of parents. We are happy and proud of our children’s achievements.
Yes we are. It is great if they can work and be independent
She can work. But being independent is another thing. Filipino culture is different from other countries. We have this so-called ‘strong family ties’ as part of the Filipino core values. I want her to be independent too but I need to constantly check on her.
Wow. Such a great news Sharon. Congratulations to your daughter and to you for playing a part in her success.
Thank you MohanBabu! Yes, this is really a great news for the family.
Congratulations to your daughter. I know that you are very happy and proud. I felt that way when my son got a job
Thank you vidocka. As parents, one of our happiness is to see our children having success in their chosen field.
Congrats to your daughter. I know you are ver proud of her.
Yes, Carol. I am proud of my daughter. My husband and I are happy that we can now see the results of our efforts. Thank you for commenting.
Hope she will get well soon! We do not have kids yet
Job is really something serious, and family support is important
You are right, Abhishek, family support is extremely important.
But you have a very good daughter, dear Sharon … I did not understand the questions … how would you feel if a child got a job?
Thank you, Lado for dropping by. I feel proud of my daughter. I know, she’s grown up now but she will always be my baby girl.
And it is just so that you are proud of your daughter, and probably your daughter is proud of such a wonderful mother
You really feel eager and a bit impatient when matter like these happen, my best wishes for your daughter’s job.
Thank you, Suny. She will be starting in July along with the start of classes.