Anecdotes of Public School Teachers on Work-Life Balance: A Multiple Case Study

This study examined the ways in which public school teachers in Davao del Norte's Tagum City Division manage their personal and professional lives. In order to participate in the study, six teacher-mothers, ages 30 to 60, with at least three years of teaching experience and roles ranging from Teacher I to Teacher III, were specifically selected. Ethical guidelines were strictly adhered to in order to safeguard their identity and privacy. The findings demonstrated how difficult it was for these teachers to manage their two jobs. Particularly when they were caring for children with special needs, they had to give up their personal hobbies, struggled to multitask, and were stressed, exhausted, forgetful, and overthinking things. The participants employed a range of strategies to address their issues, including scheduling, socializing, establishing boundaries, taking breaks when they felt overburdened, remaining upbeat, seeking support from friends, and maintaining their faith in God. Their stories emphasized the value of prioritizing family, forming healthy bonds with others, striking a balance, and maintaining a spiritual connection.