Teachers in Crete are facing a critical breaking point due to low salaries, constant transfers, and persistent job insecurity. According to Giorgos Makrakis, the profession is experiencing a state of suffocation, with educators struggling under the weight of relocation demands and financial strain.
Many teachers are now refusing job appointments because they cannot afford the costs associated with transfers. The situation reflects broader challenges in Greece's education system, where psychological pressure and lack of support have become the norm, signaling a growing crisis in teacher recruitment and retention across the island.