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Teachers struggle with distant postings and divided families

Apr 25, 2026 4 mins read
Teachers struggle with distant postings and divided families

Phuentsholing—A teacher posted in Trongsa meets his family only when rare timetable adjustments allow him to travel. For most of the year, his wife, also a teacher based in Phuentsholing, raises their daughter alone while managing her professional responsibilities.

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