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Teacher Resigns After Controversial Part-Time Job Fallout

7/25/2025

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In Okayama Prefecture, a middle school teacher faced reprimand for taking a part-time job at a convenience store to make ends meet after being rehired at a lower salary. The Board of Education apologized to students for the emotional turmoil caused by the situation. Now, the teacher has decided to resign and has stopped working at the store.

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Story summary

In Okayama Prefecture, a middle school teacher faced reprimand for taking a part-time job at a convenience store to make ends meet after being rehired at a lower salary. The Board of Education apologized to students for the emotional turmoil caused by the situation. Now, the teacher has decided to resign and has stopped working at the store.