Re: Thinkin' of movin' there

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You might want to try around Charlottesville or Shenandoah. Gorgeous
country but still close enough to cities to get stuff. Problem is in our
area we're not growing at all.

On 10/28/09, NoVA wrote:
> I believe somewhere in the southern part of VA. Very beautiful areas
> down there!
>
> On 10/28/09, Arizona wrote:
>> Haha, yes, I have read the posts from Loudoun, so I will probably
>> stay away. :) Where is Bulldog's area?
>>
>> On 10/22/09, NoVA wrote:
>>> Although Northern VA pays a little more, you do earn EVERY
>>> penny, it's demanding, you have much more to do because of the
>>> competing NoVA counties, you will most likely commute, and
>>> housing is fairly expensive. I am sure that there are many nice
>>> parts of NoVA, and with the current housing situation, you CAN
>>> find deals, but I am biased and hope to move, maybe to Bulldog's
>>> area?!?
>>>
>>> If you do decide to teach in Northern VA, RESEARCH it carefully!
>>> Fairfax seems like a nice district, I'm sure that you've read
>>> the Loudouners posts here (need I say more?), Not sure about the
>>> other NoVA counties. Best of luck!
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/21/09, Bulldog wrote:
>>>> It depends on where you want to live as to the pay. It can
>>>> range from the low 30's to the low 40's to start. Teaching
>>>> here is great in some areas, rough in others. Pretty much
>>>> like anywhere else. We have some great areas in the
>>>> mountains, but we also have good cities and urban or rural
>>>> regions. It just depends on what you like. VA has it all.
>>>> Check out the VDOE site to get specific info regarding the
>>>> various counties and districts. HS English shouldn't be too
>>>> difficult to find work.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 10/20/09, Arizona wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I am thinking of moving there from AZ. What is it like to
>>>>> live there and what is it like to teach there? How much do
>>>>> teachers actually make? I am certified K-12, with the
>>>>> qualification to teach high school English.
>>>>>
>>>>> I would appreciate all answers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>> Arizona
 

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