Hmmm

I often hear that Japanese teachers are overworked. That they`re expected to stay and work until 7pm or 8pm sometimes 10pm. Well this is only the summer and the students aren`t here so I could see them having a lot less work. So you would think that this wee bit of fact would coincide with no working while students are out. But that`s just not how it works here. I see no need for them to be here since, in truth, the majority of them just sit in their seats and pretend to be busy. I`d rather do that on vacation somewhere else or at home or something. I think it is such a waste of time to sit in at school and pretend to work for hours on end when you really have nothing to do but stare at the wall or your desk or just check your email endlessly.