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All documents received

Jul 25, 2018

Security sent me an email stating my documents have been received and I needed to allow 24/48 hours for processing. Everything else has all been submitted including medical form and passport paperwork. What can I expect now? Sorry if this post or something similar to it is posted multiple times. It's not showing up for me.

Jul 25, 2018

This is a test post. Site has not been working for me.

TQSA & LQA...First things to do...

by GoingToKorea

Jul 23, 2018

Upon arriving in Korea, what are some first things to do? (making IDs..housing..cellphone..visit the school first)

Do I pay for the temporary lodging first and get reimbursed later?

How do I know where to go and how to get around on post to make an ID and ration card?

Can I sponsor a non-family member to post?

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GoingToKorea Great advice! I just booked it, but the lodge is only available for 5 nights. Thank you! I'll see if I can extend when I get there.

Jul 24, 2018

Nana B Shipping your car over - the contractors require that you give them 8 weeks/60 days to ship to your new duty station. A couple I knew last year received their car in 5 weeks. Fingers crossed, you'll have a similar outcome this year. Best of luck making this exciting transition!

Jul 25, 2018

Desirable Candidate?

by Future Grad

Jul 23, 2018

Hi all, I have been searching this forum for about a month now. Currently I am enrolled in a five year master's program at a state college. I will be certified in middle school grades Math and Science with an Algebra I endorsement. I was wondering if anyone has previously had these certifications and would recommend trying to secure a secondary lic...See More

IsItFriday? Yeah, of course. Get HS math and science (chem, bio, or physics) and then you've got the golden ticket.

It's not too early. These certs generally don't happen by accident.

Some new hires slide in the door a little light in the shoes, but many new hires have a slew of certs, including a couple of real strong ones.

Jul 23, 2018

haha I would agree. Math and Science for MS/HS would be great areas to have. Throw in some AP certs in those areas (and a few years of actual experience teaching those subjects) and you would be in great shape to maximize your chances with DoDEA.

Jul 24, 2018

Texas background consent form

Jul 23, 2018

Anyone from Texas had to have this form? I've completed all documentation including passport paperwork, travel checklist paperwork (except medical form which I'll get today), fingerprints, etc. This is the only form I'm missing. My hr rep says to get it from security, and security says to get it from hr. Is this required for any other states? I'm s...See More

SLP-T You get it from security. It's just a form giving consent to have your fingerprints on file. Check your attachments you received from security.

Jul 23, 2018

Haleigh They sent it to me yesterday.

Jul 24, 2018

Final offer signed..deal closed. :)

by LiteracyRocks

Jul 22, 2018

Well. THAT was crazy! I posted a timeline here somewhere, but I can't find it, so I'll just start it over. I must be the fasted new hire ever processed..lol

Interview request: July 5

Interview: July 5

Tentative offer: July 6

Accepted offer: July 9 (had to wait over the weekend)

eQIP: July 9

Fing...See More

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WA_Counselor Jealous, but congrats! Maybe CONUS is quicker than OCONUS.

Jul 23, 2018

Pandabear_8111 Congrats!!

Jul 23, 2018

Advice for new hires

Jul 23, 2018

I just had to jump in here and share a few things with all the new hires. Last summer, I was in your shoes. Although I was very familiar with DODEA and had spent 5 years teaching in DDESS and 3 in DoDDS (Okinawa), it was my first time as a CONUS hire. The amount of paperwork and hoops to jump through has me often questioning what I got myself into....See More

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Happy Teacher Okinawa is an absolutely incredible place for families! Like Teach, I would go back in a minute.

Jul 23, 2018

GoingToKorea Thank you!

Jul 23, 2018

German questions

by southernteach

Jul 23, 2018

How hard is driving in Eastern Germany? I'm thinking of the snow/ice. I'll be driving between complexes. I know for sure between Vilseck and Graf but possibly also Netzaberg. I'm from the southeast USA so not a whole lot of snow here. Also I'm having a hard time deciding what to take/leave. Anyone care to list things they wish they had brought, wer...See More

southernteach That should say Germany* questions oops

Jul 23, 2018

haha You get used to it pretty quickly. The roads in general are in good shape and signage is pretty straightforward (just watch out for those tank trails going between Graf and Vilseck :S). The autobahn system generally runs smoothly and connects major areas, cities, towns, etc.

Snow conditions vary greatly from year to year. I grew up in So. ...See MoreYou get used to it pretty quickly. The roads in general are in good shape and signage is pretty straightforward (just watch out for those tank trails going between Graf and Vilseck :S). The autobahn system generally runs smoothly and connects major areas, cities, towns, etc.

Snow conditions vary greatly from year to year. I grew up in So. FL but then had a couple years as an adult in upstate NY to learn to drive in snow so weather was not a huge deal. Germans are very quick to plow roads but odds are you will end up having to drive in some type of less than ideal conditions at some point. Consider an SUV/AWD if you think if will give you more peace of mind (it did for us). Some people use all weather tires, some prefer to switch to snow tires and back every year. Roundabouts take a bit of getting used to.

It was easier to buy most smaller appliances there rather than bringing them and having to use a converter all of the time. Newer TV's, computers, etc. are generally good with any current so should not be an issue.

You might want to shop for warmer clothes, or might want to wait until you get there. We bought some great jackets made especially for the area and they have held up great.

Try to learn a little German. A little English is spoken most places but fluent English speakers can be more rare than you might think. Generally you can do what you need to on the economy. Things like coffee, alcohol and gas are rationed on base. We never used our full rations but it is different (felt very strange to not have to worry about it in Japan). Also the VAT takes some forethought when buying major purchases. You can get some of the tax reduced but you need a form you have to pick up from a specific office on base. Someone there can explain it better I'm sure.

Hopefully you like pork or can develop a taste for it. There is a lot of it served there and it's really good (pork knuckles, mmm). If you are a beer drinker you are also in luck. If not, try a radler. It's half beer, half lemon drink and very refreshing.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Jul 23, 2018

Jul 19, 2018

RECIEVED TODAY!!! Now to get this physical and and travel packet completed and sent back. My goodness this is a process.

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STRESSED Also, I wanted to add: I feel insulted whenever I call my HR rep because she makes it obvious that she's not happy that I am following up and a couple times, she almost sounded like yelling. It's very frustrating!

Jul 22, 2018

Leo @Hope, you can call and book your hotel on base now.

Jul 22, 2018

by GordonFamJam

Jul 20, 2018

My wife hasn't been in contact with the school yet since receiving her tentative offer (about two weeks ago). Do schools usually reach out to new hires once paperwork is processed or would it be more appropriate for her to reach out to administration directly?

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Teach Most admin take leave during July and all have to be back in our district on August 1.

Jul 21, 2018

LiteracyRocks I guess my impatient nature took over. :) Once I signed my tentative offer, I contacted my principal to ask if there was anything she needed from me. She was in meetings, so had the secretary call me, and we chatted. I've since made a trip to the area to see the school and look at housing. I dropped by the school and they greeted me like family. It...See More

Jul 22, 2018

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