I had an interview on Wednesday and another on Thursday. Is it possible to get two offers or will my application be locked after receiving the first offer?
I was wondering if working in either Japan or Korea do teachers/administrators get military ID cards? Also, Are we allowed to use the PX/BX and/or the commissary? I also heard that before leaving the USA to overseas you have to get a diplomatic passport, or a different one than the blue one due to visa issues...is this true?
tokyofun1Also, is it true that you can only work a maximum of 5 years overseas then have to work at a school on base back in the USA, or can you apply for another country...not sure how this works from what I have heard and read. Any insight is greatly appreciated.
Also, is it true that you can only work a maximum of 5 years overseas then have to work at a school on base back in the USA, or can you apply for another country...not sure how this works from what I have heard and read. Any insight is greatly appreciated.
The timing is pretty unpredictable. For some, it is a matter of weeks, for others months. There are too many moving parts to give a specific timeframe.
Once you have your orders, ask your POC for a mentor/sponsor to help you with the new employee stuff, lodging, post office box, housing, drivers license, etc.
Korea is the only location that charges rent and utilities up front, which enables DoDEA employees to receive LQA prior to spending it. All other locations (to my understanding) will require at least a deposit, first month's rent, and possibly an agent fee (this is definite in Japan). It is about 3x the rent. LQA will cover it, but not right away, so the pay advance should cover this and probably one vehicle (in Japan). There are no fees for accepting the advance and it is money in your own account, so there is no reason to refuse it.
Lodging will depend on the rules of the military facility you are going to and the host country rules. Right now, with COVID-19 military bases are requiring lodging to occur on base/post, but not all locations even have a military lodging facility, so it will depend.
Yes, most people arrive in country about a week or two before their first work day, but this is not absolute. You will be given a travel window based on your orders, start date, report date, etc.
The 5-year rule does not apply for DoDEA. Many have remained in one location for more than 10 years and remained overseas their entire DoDEA careers.
Hi. We just arrived here in Ansbach. Anyone who can give me ideas regarding the job application here. Also, I wanted to know the qualifications and requirements for the said application. Where to apply?
How about the official hours for full-time and part-time positions?
HelpOthers@BlueSky just keep in mind that when accepting a position in the USA, they do not pay for relocation. Start downsizing and putting money away to move yourself.
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Have an interview coming up on July 01 for a teaching position in Puerto Rico. I know I would not receive LQA. Would I receive COLA? Can I ship vehicle? Would the pay be more than overseas? Any advice would help. Don't know a lot. Thanks in advance.
My start date that I can arrive 7 days before or after is Aug 2. I am looking at flying out July 25th. Technically that is 8 days before, but we would arrive in Germany on the 26th, 7 days before. Will that be approved?
I can email and ask them, but with it being a weekend this forum may be quicker to respond.
Quantico is in Northern Virginia, so the c...See MoreLaurel Bay is a beautiful area in Beaufort, SC (near Myrtle Beach). I think it's a smaller location that does not have a high school, but when living in the USA, the off base high schools can offer more programs usually. There are only two schools, so it is small in comparison to other locations.
Quantico is in Northern Virginia, so the cost of living is much higher than in South Carolina. However it is close to DC and may have more opportunities for spousal employment.
To be honest, both locations would be great locations in my opinion.
Hi everyone, I have a question. I've hit a referral list in Japan for a k-2 position and I'm wonder if my child with scoliosis will be able to be seen by a specialist there. He is in a brace but the curve is getting better. Thanks for any advice.
Sunnyluring@Icanread. It is Yokosuka, it seems to be a large base. If the case doesn't have the specialist will we be referred onto the economy? Thanks for any advice.
Anyone have experience getting their USAREUR license online before arriving in German? The website says we need a JKO account but would need our dodea.edu email to do that. I had read we could take the test before arriving, is that true?
somedayYour sponsor can set up an account for you so you can do the course, practice test, and final test. I think it's no sooner than 30 days prior to licensing. I recommend you don't take the test until 15 days before departure just in case you can't get the license right away.