DepEd teaching realistic perspective
Pros:
- Stable + secure
- Family-aligned schedule
- Pension + GSIS benefits
- Mission-driven work
- Master teacher + administration paths
Cons:
- Salary ceiling lower
- Bureaucracy + paperwork heavy
- Class sizes large in many areas
- Resource constraints in many schools
Other PRC profession realistic perspective
Pros:
- Higher earning potential
- More career flexibility
- Industry advancement opportunities
- Various sector options (private + government)
Cons:
- Job security less than government
- Often demanding hours (early career especially)
- Salary highly variable
- Heavier prep + ongoing certifications
Decision factors
- Personal calling toward teaching vs other field
- Family financial needs (Higher income may matter)
- Lifestyle preferences (school schedule vs corporate hours)
- Geographic preference (DepEd flexible)
- Long-term goals (retirement income, family wealth)
Many do both
- Teacher who later pursues other PRC license
- Engineer who later teaches at university
- CPA who teaches CPA review on side
- Multiple licenses common in PHL