Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

is it because you were not used to hq staff work?

Nope but the competition in HQ is really tough. Most of the projects are led by senior specialists or lead specialists and you can’t really shine much. But the good thing about being in HQ is that you are able to network with many senior management people and this will help you when you return to school.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could u share ur progression over the years?

I can’t remember the fine details, but it took me 3 years to go from geo 5 to Seo 1. A grade when I was in geo 4 and Geo 5. Appointed hod at the 7th year.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I was mostly a B grader until I went HQ. HQ is a good place to network and learn but it will also be a place where you will realise that B and As are difficult to get because almost everyone is a top performer there. Also, as SEO1, you are competing with senior specialists and it’s really tough. HOD in HQ is also just a senior officer. You no longer have any management role unless you are roped in to be an Assistant Director at the very least. However, these positions are by invitation only and you can’t find them in open posting.

If you want to continue to get good grades, stay in school. Can consider changing schools and portfolio. If you want exposure and network, go HQ. However, be prepared to get C/C+.

Was the HQ posting by choice or a compulsory stint? I understand that being in HQ could be a make or break thing, and as you have pointed out, shining among the top performers is definitely not an easy task. So a drop on perf grade is expected and chances to become an AD is not high unless one really outperform himself or have excellent connection. My wish is to take on VP-ship.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Hi all, just received my payslip today and i saw there is an unknown deduction for OODQ(MOY). Does anyone know what OODQ (MOY) stands for?

How much is vp salary?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How much is vp salary?

VP salary - depends on sub-grade. SEO2, SEO3 or Superscale H.

SEO2 typically starts from 9k (with special allowance)? most vp salaries are between 9k and 12k

Not sure how easy it is to get VP-ship these days, as i heard that nowadays HR seems to be the one to centrally decide. Used to be P can recommend and put up officers for VP positions

Hi, anyone here knows how connect plan for teachers is affected if one decides to take part load I.e. 1/2 load instead of full load.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, anyone here knows how connect plan for teachers is affected if one decides to take part load I.e. 1/2 load instead of full load.

ask hr for accurate ans

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, anyone here knows how connect plan for teachers is affected if one decides to take part load I.e. 1/2 load instead of full load.

It’s prorated.