Thanks for the feedback, Lisa! We want to go to Latin America, but
aren't too picky on which country (provided that its a relatively
safe and stable area). I'm hoping that the cost of living (plus
savings) will enable me to work and provide us a place to live
while she looks for work. Even if she gets a job that doesn't pay
much, I'd like to think we'll still be okay financially. Do you
think that's realistic?

On 4/15/09, Lisa wrote:
> It would be better if she had a teaching cert. and some
> expereince with kids. Biology is very marketable though. You
> many not get your first choice of schools/countries.
> I think getting her some expereince would help.
>
> Finding a job in the same place probably won't be a problem,
> schools do couples interviews. Sometimes even friends or two
> couples will set their sites on the same school hoping to
> stay as a group. Living together is rarely a problem
> (Conservative Muslim Countries). She may luck out or they may
> take her as an intern and pay her less.
> check out tieonline.com
>
> On 4/08/09, Justen wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I'm a 1st year teacher and my girlfriend and I would like to
>> try teaching overseas during the 2011/2012 school year. Our
>> biggest concern is being able to live together while abroad.
>> Do you think we'd both be able to secure teaching jobs in
>> the same locale? She's not currently licensed to teach, but
>> has a degree in Biology and Philosophy. English is our first
>> language. Thanks for your help!

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