Teacher Work-Life Balance: A Friday Perspective

Teachers' contrasting reactions to end-of-week workload highlight the ongoing debate about work-life balance in the profession. In a recent TikTok video, retired teacher Myteacherface showcased two teachers leaving school on Friday. One teacher appeared visibly stressed, while the other seemed relaxed. Myteacherface used this to reflect on her post-2020 approach to work. "Before Covid," she explained in a follow-up segment, "I was always on overdrive, constantly tweaking lessons." However, she now prefers to complete all work during the week to have weekends free. This change reflects the broader conversation among educators about managing workload and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The video's popularity highlights the resonance of this topic with a large audience.