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On 6/08/15, Landparent wrote:
> On 6/08/15, Kara wrote:
>> On 6/07/15, Landparent wrote:
>>> On 6/07/15, Kara wrote:
>>>> On 6/06/15, Landparent wrote:
>>>>> On 6/05/15, Kara wrote:
>>>>>> Been trying to transfer to an IS school on Staten
>>>>>> Island for
>>>>> 3 yrs now with
>>>>>> no luck. Certified Math teacher with 16yrs on, the
>>>> positions
>>>>> are there but no
>>>>>> offers. Any advice?
>>>>> You are too expensive for a principal to hire. Be
>>>>> grateful for what you have.
>>>> I'am, but my husband is being relocated and a position
>> on
>>>> SI would be ideal for commuting purposes for both of
>> us.
>>>> That's why I am looking to transfer, otherwise I am
>>>> looking at a 2hr commute.
>>> You can thank Lord Bloomberg for changing the rules.
>> The
>>> salaries used to come out of the DOE, now principals are
>>> now penalized for hiring experienced, expensive, long
>> term
>>> teachers. It comes out of their budget. Impossible to get
>>> a job now with a few years experience, never mind 16
>> yrs.
>>> Plenty of people who live on Staten Island have a 2 hour
>>> commute. Can you retire? Is that an option?
>>
>> We would be moving to bucks county PA which is 7a off
>> the turnpike, 65 miles one way door to door and 2 bridge
>> tolls. I am considering waiting till 20yrs and then teaching
>> in PA, or maybe just commute and carpool. I don't know.
> Your pension is vested, you will just get more if you last 20
> yrs. Consult the union for calculations to make your decision.
Thank you, I will.

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