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Indonesian teacher welfare

By Dwi Nur Asiyah



In the past, when we were little, maybe the teacher became one of the professions we wanted to live. But as we grow older, many of us begin to have other goals, such as becoming doctors, architects, entrepreneurs and so on. There are those who have found a passion that suits them, but there are also those who see the reality of the teacher whose life is far from prosperous so they throw away the desire to become a teacher.

We have read and heard a lot of sad stories of honorary teachers in Indonesia. Starting from a small salary, the struggle to teach in remote places, working part time to get extra money and so forth. It is really sad to know the reality of what happened. One of the stories that is quite touching is the story of an honorary teacher named Panji Setiaji. The video that shows him being awarded a shoe and motorcycle from a volunteer community, viral on social media. Panji is always seen wearing torn shoes when teaching at the school where he works. He revealed that the shoes had holes because they were often used to start the motorbike that often broke down. His salary of only 300 thousand rupiah per month is not enough to buy a new pair of shoes. He has worked as an honorary teacher for 6 years. Initially he was only paid with his sincere salary, but in the last 6 months he received a salary of 300 to 400 thousand rupiah per month. The salary is only enough to buy gasoline, repair his motorcycle which is often damaged and to buy food. Although being a teacher does not provide enough income to meet their daily needs, Panji never complains and remains eager to teach his students. His dream is just wants to create good young generations.

From the story above a little bit proves the lack of welfare of teachers in Indonesia. They are unsung heroes who are also a source of knowledge that will create a great young generation. They should have a decent life.

Dwi Nur Asiya
June 18th 2020

Bibliography
Winastya, K. P. (2020, January 31). Merdeka.com. Retrieved from merdeka.com: https://www.merdeka.com/trending/kisah-haru-guru-honorer-pakai-sepatu-bolong-karena-gajinya-tak-cukup-untuk-beli-baru.html

Comments

  1. Setia Ningsih21 June 2020 at 05:33

    I am, as a to-be-teacher, sad with this situation because teachers work so hard and prove that they help our generation for the better future.

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  2. Rizal Alfi Ramadhani21 June 2020 at 05:39

    Hmmm, hopefully the government can listen to the outpourings of Indonesian teachers because the teachers have a big task to educate the nation's successors

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  3. Pintar Bertani21 June 2020 at 05:54

    This article makes me sad. Teacher is the biggest and the most important component in country's development

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  4. Dessy Indah Tri Mentari21 June 2020 at 05:59

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  5. Dessy Indah Tri Mentari21 June 2020 at 06:01

    It's so sad to think that teachers are so underpaid despite their important role

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  6. Rika Septianingrum21 June 2020 at 06:34

    It is sad fact in our education. Teachers are the second parents for children. The most important elements in education, but getting less optimal government treatment.

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  7. Anggi Ulul21 June 2020 at 06:52

    I think government must take more attention to teachers even if they are honorer teachers.

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  8. Nur Kumala Anwa21 June 2020 at 07:30

    It's such an irony. All teachers are hero but unfortunately not all of them get worthy salary.

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  9. Utami Setianingtyas Aldina21 June 2020 at 07:38

    It's sad but true. Hopefully our govt's think more about this matter

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  10. Tuti Lasmiasih21 June 2020 at 08:08

    I'm very sad to know this, hopefully our government is wiser on this issue because teachers are hero and very noble profession.

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  11. Ranggajati Bintang W21 June 2020 at 08:42

    It's really good information. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Wiwit Sulistiyani21 June 2020 at 09:45

    I hope the government will be wise in treating the teacher. They have big responsibility to improve the quality of new generation

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  13. Avinanuraizah21 June 2020 at 10:20

    Hopefully our government will take an action for teacher welfare.

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  14. Arnel Framodyano21 June 2020 at 12:46

    I hope the government can make a right decision. Thank you for sharing.

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  15. 4 life21 June 2020 at 13:00

    I think the government needs to pay antention to teacher welfare not only in big cities like Jakarta but also in small cities and rural areas.

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  16. Ulfatun Maghfiroh21 June 2020 at 17:16

    I hope goverment will make an appropriate regulations toward teacher welfare in the future.

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  17. Siti Muyassaroh21 June 2020 at 19:58

    Absolutely right. The main reason why people don't want to be teachers is that the sallary is not worth with the job. It is a fact happens in Indonesia.

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  18. Risma Alfiani22 June 2020 at 00:52

    I am sad if I hear this fact. The government must be aware about this condition.

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  19. novita devi22 June 2020 at 04:09

    I hope, the government pay attention and can give the solution about it.

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