When LET (teaching) fits
- You want teaching as career (genuine calling)
- Stable government employment via DepEd
- Family-friendly schedule (school year)
- Long-term educational impact valued
- Don't prioritise high earning ceiling
When other PRC boards fit
- Higher earning trajectory desired
- Specific professional interest (engineering, accounting, healthcare)
- Industry / private sector career
- OFW pathway important (engineers + nurses)
Reality check
Teachers' satisfaction often matches or exceeds higher-paid professions. Money isn't everything; meaningful work counts. But financial planning matters — DepEd ceiling is significantly lower than Big 4 partner or hospital director levels.
Combination paths
Some teachers + later specialists exist:
- Teacher → MBA → corporate trainer (high earning)
- Engineer → also LET → engineering teacher
- Multiple licensure tracks (some pursue 2-3 PRC boards)