As soon as I graduated from
my college, I applied for teaching jobs in various schools. I have always liked
kids and admired my teachers throughout my life. I believe there is no job like
that of a teacher as they selflessly give away all their knowledge to keep you
updated and make you stand on your feet financially. This liking of mine made
me work towards becoming a teacher myself.
I relentlessly studied for
the examination that is one needs to qualify in order to become a teacher and
finally got my certificate that made me eligible for junior classes. I was
excited to be amidst students all day long and prepared for it a night before.
I took out my best outfit that would decently pass me off as a teacher and a
pair of matching heels to go with it. Little did I know of what was about to
happen to my feet?
I walked into the class and
started my day on a very enthusiastic note. After a few hours of standing and
playing with my kids I realized I had a massive ache in my
calves. I ignored this situation for a few days until the situation got grave.
Having made a few friends in
school, I discussed this with them. They smiled and said that they had also
gone through the same thing in the beginning. One of them told me this was
because of the choice of my footwear and the fact that I had to stand for long
hours in them while teaching.
She suggested that during a
free period I should long on to the Internet and buy some wooden clog boots for
starters. I did as I was told. I was never a fan of clog boots but from what I
saw on the Internet, my perception changed immediately. Being a shopaholic at
heart I immediately invested in 3 of them that would go with almost all my work
outfits.
It is since then that I have
suggested all the newcomers to wear wooden clog boots as a mandate for our
profession. The kids can be taught only when they have active and healthy
teachers present at all times with them.
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