Former soldiers should be retrained as teachers who would instil discipline into tough inner-city schools, under a new proposal.
A report by think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies says ex-servicemen could have a profound effect on discipline and learning within UK inner-city schools. The fact that ex-soldiers had a “macho image” could help engender respect, particularly among boys, the report said.
It points to an “extraordinarily successful” US scheme, Troops to Teachers (T3), which provides careers for retiring servicemen who are retrained as teachers, mostly for violent schools.
I was just thinking how a job swap may apply in other industries. Failed football managers could be retrained as janitors, already being familiar with the inside of a changeroom. They could bring with them already developed skills including kicking of random buckets and throwing of used towels.
I suspect that one might have trouble convincing a person like Bryan Robson that he should think about a career change, which comes with a massive wage cut.
Only good old Kevin Keegan had the gumption to admit his failings. I have no complaints," he said. "I have just not been quite good enough.” Subtle, but true King Kev, so why then did you have to go and step in the proverbial you know what by taking over at Newcastle who are still waiting for that first win under your management?
I say give the man a mop and a bucket!
Can you think of alternative careers for HR personnel? Maybe there would be openings for a grave digger or bomb disposal expert? Essential tasks and at least they would be used to performing a thankless role.
