If you're a teacher in Australia and feel just a little underappreciated by your students (or their parents) then spare a thought for your hard-working peers in Brazil.
A new report has ranked just how respected teachers are in 35 countries around the world — before you ask, unfortunately Australia wasn't included — and our friends in South America have come in last, with a rather measly salary to match.
If it's status you're seeking then China is the place to be, but you might book a ticket for Switzerland if money is your motivation.
The report was compiled by the UK's National Institute of Economic and Social Research for the Varkey Foundation — the UK not-for-profit that also does that Global Teacher Prize.
It surveyed 1,000 people in each of the 35 countries listed, and questioned them on their views of teachers, including how desirable it was as a profession and if they would encourage their kids to pursue it as a career.
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