Taiwanese Teachers Share Burnout Struggles on TikTok

Teacher Burnout in Taiwan: A Growing Concern Taiwanese educators are facing increasing levels of burnout, a phenomenon impacting their well-being and the quality of education. A recent TikTok video by a teacher, using the handle ynahsecretarioflo, highlights this issue. In the short video, the teacher, who identifies as MC ❤️, shares her feelings of exhaustion and lack of creative energy for lesson planning. "Hindi naman ako broken, ubos lang idea ko sa class ko." she says, translating to "I'm not broken, I just ran out of ideas for my class." This sentiment resonates with many educators struggling to maintain enthusiasm and creativity under pressure. The video, uploaded on May 25th, 2025, has garnered significant attention, suggesting a widespread feeling of burnout among teachers. Further research is needed to understand the extent of this issue and develop support systems for educators in Taiwan. The Ministry of Education should consider implementing programs to address teacher well-being and prevent burnout.