Money For Every Teacher

He had a small salary

And the responsibilities were too many.

So, he couldn’t save.

"Learn a new skill," they suggested to him,

"Maybe you can make some extra money in your free time."

"I wish I had the time," he replied.

He looked for another school that could pay him more.

Thanks to his teaching experience, he found one.

His salary increased—but so did his responsibilities.

Later, he moved again to another school that offered a little more money.

But no matter how much he earned, he spent everything.

Nothing was left for the future.

Yes, he needed a pay raise.

But thinking that more money alone would solve his financial problems,

Was like chasing the wind.

What he truly needed was a habit of saving.

The question was not how much he could save,

but whether he could discipline himself to set aside even a small amount.

If you get a pay raise, be grateful.

But increasing your financial wealth isn’t just about earning more,

it’s about managing what you have.

How can you start? I’ll leave that to Josephine Oboth (Mrs.),

A financial literacy expert, and other teachers who are winning in this area. Check out their tips in the comments' section and ask more questions in case you have any.

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