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On 6/08/15, Kara wrote:
> 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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