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Jul 18, 2018
Just wondering if anyone had any experience arranging TMO, etc. from here and had any advice to offer.
(I have PCSed overseas before, but not from here, and never as the sponsor).
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slpgeek
@leo - congrats on your orders! Lots to do now... I think this is the number I called for SATO who books the travel 253-967-5718 (this is not the TMO and was specified on the email that came with my orders). They basically gave me an email address to send a copy of the orders to and asked a few questions about preferences (which didn't really matte...See More
Leo
@slpgeek, safe travels! Thanks for the info.
Aug 1, 2018
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someday
Check your junk box just to make sure.
BubbleHead
I've checked my junk mail, 2 other email accounts they don't even have, voice mail, text messages, my mailbox in front of the house and under my bed. The teacher across the hall from me has taught DoD before and has gotten several referrals this year also didn't receive a referral from Korea.
Aug 1, 2018
Jul 27, 2018
June 11th Referral email
June 13th Interviewed with principal (first DoDEA interview) phone interview was only about 15 minutes long. Didn't feel too great afterwards.
July 6 account inactive followed by tentative offer. Paperwork signed and retur...See More
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HelpOthers
Thank you. You are right. Timelines are helpful. I hope you enjoy it there I know I did. Readers, keep in mind this is stateside. When going overseas, it seems they wait for the background check to be completed before sending the firm offer.
Cdub
Quick turn around! Awesome. For overseas hires, there is also the additional step of medical authorizations, etc. with several other forms related to the request for travel orders...
Jul 31, 2018
Jul 26, 2018
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HelpOthers
They are moved abroad too if needed. I believe there is one location in Europe, one Oscufic, and one USA. We live in the Pacifuc and often the teacher is in Europe. I'm not sure if this is due to vacant positions, or just is.
I do not know what software is used.
I do not know what software is used.
mandypicc
Awesome. Thanks for the info. I'm sure I won't hear anything for quite some time, but it's fun to dream about in the meantime :)
Jul 23, 2018
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HelpOthers
Exactly. You can take up to six paychecks which I did. Then they spread the reduced pay evenly across remaining checks.
wanderer
If you plan to be on 26 pay periods starting your second year, I think it's a good idea to get an advance because for me, my paychecks for the first year (required 20 pay periods) were within $100 of what my 26-pay period checks were the second year (you're allowed to ask to have pay spread over the summer starting your second year). I became accus...See More
Jul 27, 2018
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HelpOthers
It will cost about $3000 or more and could take up to three months after it arrives, so you will likely purchase another car in the meanwhile. This does not include the cost of shipping it if you can get the waiver. If you are that much upside down it may be worth it. However, you can buy a car/van here from $600-$3500 depending on the size, year, ...See More
Teach
We managed to sell two almost brand-new cars before coming to Japan. We had put a decent down payment on them, so thankfully we weren't upside down. We actually ended up breaking even, but since we really had nowhere to store them and didn't want to make payments on cars we can't drive, it was worth it.
There are people here who buy cars ...See More
There are people here who buy cars ...See More
Jul 27, 2018
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HelpOthers
You receive the percentage of pay that you work. If you are .5. You are paid .5 x annual salary they quote you (also available online). However, the government only pays 0.5 of their amount towards benefits. This made my insurance cost my family 2x what it would have if I'd been working full time when I started. However, we did choose to switch for...See More
HelpOthers
You receive the percentage of pay that you work. If you are .5. You are paid .5 x annual salary they quote you (also available online). However, the government only pays 0.5 of their amount towards benefits. This made my insurance cost my family 2x what it would have if I'd been working full time when I started. However, we did choose to switch for...See More
Jul 27, 2018
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haha
The other thing to consider is that storage is generally an all or nothing type thing. It's either in, or out, and you generally cannot get/use something and then put it back (like use your car for the summer and then put it back into storage).
HelpOthers
And it is NIT climate controlled. Military tend to be overseas only two years, but you will likely be in your location at least 5 and overseas potentially until retirement or your final 3-5 years. Most people find Everything ruined in that time period. Now you have to pay the taxes on it.
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