Episode Synopsis "Choosing your major, societal pressures , challenges faced as a teacher (feat. Mr Jonas Chow)"

Jonas Chow used to be my math teacher in IB while I was studying in ACSI (I). He has been teaching math for over 10 years. Additionally, he is also a hallmaster taking care of scholars in the boarding school. This is his story of how he chose his major.  0.26 interest: younger 2.43 educational pathway as a teacher (scholarships) 4.45 What University, course and scholarship 5.50 Why did you get into teaching 6.45 Parents reactions to major 7.23 Other courses/backup plan 7.50 Personality (factor,initial fear) 9.08 Considered other courses ? 9.28 Why did you decide to be a hall master 10.30 Exception vs reality (Teacher) /How to reconcile with things you don’t like in your job 11.54 Biggest challenge as a teacher 13.16 Do you think having high salary is important ? 14.10 Reconcile with pay passion job security 16.26 Did you care about your pay when you were young ? 18.11 Advice for anyone who cannot decide who they want to do 19.45 How to deal with not getting you dream course 20.45 Considering overseas as an option 23.20 actionable steps to decide on your major 24.28 Going into jobs you don’t like

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