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Teacher Pursues Dream While Driving Auto-Rickshaw
5 Nov
Summary
- Suraj Tiwari moved to Lucknow to become a teacher.
- He now drives an auto-rickshaw to fund his teaching aspirations.
- His story gained traction after a passenger shared a video.
Suraj Tiwari, originally from Amethi, relocated to Lucknow in December with aspirations of becoming a primary school teacher. However, landing a teaching role proved unexpectedly difficult, as many local CBSE schools predominantly hired female instructors for lower grades.
Faced with mounting expenses and limited job prospects in education, Tiwari began driving an auto-rickshaw for Rapido. This role allows him to cover his living costs while he continues to study diligently for the Super TET (Super Teacher Eligibility Test).
His perseverance gained significant attention when a passenger, Mallika Agrawal, shared a video of their conversation on Instagram. The post highlighted Tiwari's dedication, describing how he is 'helping people reach their destinations' while simultaneously working towards his own.
The video quickly went viral, garnering widespread support and admiration from internet users who connected with his story of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Many praised his unwavering commitment to his dream.
