Hard-pressed working conditions for workers have driven productivity down since the dawn of work itself. A prime stakeholder in this issue is working mothers. This is especially true with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the problem, making it increasingly harder to fulfill both their domestic and professional responsibilities. Working mothers, with both their domestic roles and professional responsibilities, have to spend more time on childcare and chores due to the frequent virtual works by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is not just a problem for the working mothers, but also their coworkers as well. Thus, the gravity of the problem is huge. Perhaps KISJ is no exception; many teachers are burned out, not only their health but also the quality of students’ education will suffer.

Thus, in order to start the process of approaching the solution of this problem, I would like to three people that have different roles in Korea International School Jeju. These members are (1) Mr. Wilkins: a principal of KISJ high school (2) Mr. Zottoli: a male faculty of KISJ high school (3) Jason Han: a junior of KISJ high school.

Starting with the result of interviewing, a KISJ high school male faculty, Mr. Zottoli, I could collect the information about how the faculties in our community can cope with this problem and what are some trial issues can be adjusted. Out of several responses, there were two notable quotes.

1. “My wife and I don’t actually experience this issue because we talk about the work division a lot although we are both very busy.”

2. “Grading, planning, and teaching are the easy parts of our work; however, the other kinds of stuff that the school creates for us is difficult like being in committees, coaching, writing narratives. Also, there are tons of meetings and a lot of the things we do are largely unnecessary. For example, we can just use emails.”

First of all, the first quote that talks about how Mr. Zottoli divides the housework with his wife is very significant because it empathizes the importance of communication, which is very effective at preventing this issue. Communicating with the family members is very important because it allows all the members to notice and sympathize with one other’s situation and feelings. Thus in this case, even though both Mr. Zottoli and his wife are in overburdened condition, they can communicate and understand each other’s situation and try their best to support each other without big conflict. Next, the second quote is very important because it reveals the potential solution that administrations might consider in the future. As Mr. Zottoli mentioned in this quote, he suggests that changing trial policies such as using emails or zoom for a short meeting will make the faculties’ life easier. Although this is not a big adjustment, it could make the situation better.

Next, following up with the result of interviewing, a KISJ junior student, Jason Han, I could gather information about how the COVID-19 has been making students’ life difficult and how did the faculties who were struggling with the overburdened condition impact students’ education. Out of multiple responses, there was one remarkable quote.

1. “If teachers are having a bad day before the upcoming tests, it will be really challenging for students to fully learn the material because some of them won’t provide a sufficient amount of knowledge to students.”

The above quote is very notable because it reveals the past experience that the student experienced the impact of overburdened working conditions and the importance of spreading students’ ideas. Also, it is significant because the quote tells the fact that some faculties and parents could’ve not known. And because parents and administrations are not aware of this issue, the poor condition could continue in the future too.

Lastly, by the result of interviewing, a high school principal, Mr. Wilkins, I could accumulate information about how the school has been dealing with issues and how all KISJ members should try to make this situation better in the future. There was one most memorable quote.

1. “The mindset is important to make this situation better in the future. Having a more positive and understanding mindset will cause fewer conflicts among the community members. School is not canceling the events because they want to.”

The above quote is very momentous because it talks about the information that the other two interviewees never mentioned. Even though setting the mindset doesn’t look like a huge factor that can solve this problem, it is the first step that should be done by “everyone.” Also, this quote is very impactful because it motivates the community members to try more hard in the future.

Based on the result of the interview with three KISJ community members that each have different roles, it allows the readers to approach and comprehend the issue from diverse perspectives. In order to design our community as unstressful conditions and lead all the KISJ members to live enjoyable lives, all members should try their best in their respective positions. “We are all working together to protect each other” (Ben Wilkins).