Considering the present-day climate of slowed down promotions, your progression is ok for a teacher with CEP of geo5. The previous generation of teachers will consider it very slow though.

I wonder if the lower MI amount is related to the more generous grades being given these past Covid years. I mean, it looks like more people are getting B and A’s even, when A used to be such a rate thing in the past. Also seeing a good number of promotions in my school (10-15%) each year, so maybe these things are balanced out with lower MI.

Heya all. This ain't salary-related. But. Just would like to know from you guys. Are your Ps stating that he/she will not be approving any overseas leave for June? Kinda buey song when mine said that. Not sure whether it's standard across the land.

Hi, thanks for your reply. May I take a peek into your mind on how you arrived at this conclusion of CEP at GEO5? Thanks.

7 years from 3-4 is a long time

It’s normal. You will stay at GEO5 unless you are given a KP position, apply to another sch or HQ, so that you can be considered for SEO1. Most teachers remain at GEO5 drawing a comfortable pay but without leadership responsibilities

Very simple.. if your CEP is higher than geo5, your school leaders and RO should actively be preparing you to take on higher appointment in the near future. If there is total radio silence about training you to take on SH/LH/AYH/ST roles, or preparing you for a HQ officer position, then you can safely assume that your CEP is not even at SEO1-equivalent. Especially at your age.

No leh my P say as long you are back at least 7days before staff meeting to account for any SHN/quarantine then just seek his approval before booking tickets. I am not planning to travel in Jun but already booked year end trip from 30Nov, hoping things dont change then

Because HQ has not sent any official travel advisory for staff yet.

If P jumps the gun and approves, but later on the travel advisory ends up more stringent that the school-based guidelines decided by the SLs, then the P will have to make the awful move of revoking leave approvals and/or answer to higher management for jumping the gun.

To be honest, MOE HQ should expect a backlash if it dares to unveil unreasonable policies on overseas leave during June holidays. Come on, everyone is going overseas already!