The Complacent Teacher: Time to Sit Up or Ship Out

Teachers in a staff room. One person is bent over on the table, sleeping on duty!
 You've been serving in the same school for a long time.

 Maybe you were lucky to land the job, or perhaps the school needed staff and took a chance on you. 

Whatever the reason, you've been there for years, and things have been comfortable. The school is close to your home, the management is nice, and you've gotten used to the routine.


But let's get real – you've been stagnant! 

You haven't taken any courses or certification programs since you joined. No professional development, no new skills, no fresh perspectives. You've relied on the school's in-house training, which doesn't even give you a certificate to show for it.


And yet, you've been made a team lead-Not because you've merited it through hard work or demonstrated leadership skills, but because the school wants to honor your years of service. 

Now, you're coasting. You're relaxed, thinking you're an integral part of the system and can't be let go.


Newsflash: complacency is a recipe for disaster. 

You're not challenging yourself, you're not bringing new ideas, and you're still asking the same questions you've been asking for years. You're not taking initiative, and you're not contributing to the school's growth.


The Writing is on the Wall


It's time to take a hard look at yourself!

How do you think you've been performing? Where do you measure up? What can you do better? You can't stay in your comfort zone forever. You can't be complacent and expect to be pardoned forever.


The truth is, it's only a matter of time before you'll be let go if you don't shape up. 

You need to start investing in yourself, learning new skills, and contributing to the school's success. 

Don't wait until it's too late. Take action now and secure your place in the school.


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So, what's it going to be? Will you take the initiative to upskill, or will you continue to coast? 

The choice is yours. But if you don't take action, don't say you weren't warned. The clock is ticking...




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  1. Cynthia OghenegarenMay 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM

    Oh my God, I wish people will hear this and learn. I am an advocate of this. A system that doesn't help you grow is a disaster to your life and career.

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    1. Empowering Educators with VickyMay 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM

      Please share the link to this article, so we can increase our reach.🙏

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