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Jul 12, 2017
Jul 10, 2017
When arriving in Japan, is it possible to get a data sim at the airport for my phone?
What cell service do you use?
Is it a good idea to take the max advance pay?
Also, might have asked this a long time ago but... for a vested U.S. pension ...See More
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haha
Cancelling is not an issue at all with Softbank on our base but definitely give more credence to what people in Misawa are saying. I've only been up there when coaching for my school (and it wasn't snowing :P).
angel
The only few months it wasn't right... lol
I'm trying to figure out if I should buy a shovel to bring with me. I haven't had to shovel for 2 years (landlord does it), I was only responsible for my car.
I'm trying to figure out if I should buy a shovel to bring with me. I haven't had to shovel for 2 years (landlord does it), I was only responsible for my car.
Jul 11, 2017
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Scholar
I had to push hard to get the background check and passports started. Did you get them started yet?
wanderwoman
My district flipped to an annual contract a few years ago, so that part won't matter. I just want to keep it as easy as possible for my principal because she's awesome and has been so supportive of me. I've already sent in my passport info and completed my background check as well. It's literally just me waiting.
Jul 10, 2017
Do you think I will get an earlier date if I call another place? Also do we need specific permission to book our own travel? If we don't and the flight is above the reimbursement amount do we...See More
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SandArt
Angel, see the FB post where people gave suggestions to me. Here is a link someone posted. http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm
angel
Interesting. Just went and checked your post. I'm going to go through the links now. Thank you SandArt!
Jul 11, 2017
Jul 7, 2017
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Scholar
I dont know why but there a different checklists for different applicants (they sent me the wrong one at first). But I would print off medical and make those appointments unless you were planning to head off to an urgent care, appointment affidavit which needs to be notarized (SF 61), any outstanding 5013 (experience sheets to be filled out by prev...See More
Teach
Don't do the trainings, as the school system gives us time to complete those (at least I was always given time in DDESS and Okinawa). Some of the info on that on-boarding page seems to pertain more to folks who work in HQ.
Jul 9, 2017
I am asking for advice from people who have done the same. I have been trying to get on with DODEA for about 3 years. I was offered a job stateside and not overseas like I was hoping for. I am specialized so that does help tremendously. I am thrilled to have the offer make no mistake. Should I take a stateside job give 110% and do ...See More
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HelpOthers
Here is another similar document explaining differences between DoDDS and DDESS written from those in DoDDS being reassigned to DDESS: http://feaonline.org/media/vsipexcess/DDESS_Fact_sheet.pdf
happyteacher
If you like where you currently are teaching, I'd say wait for the right job, especially if you have a specialty area. I chose to turn down interviews last year that were stateside (we had no desire to leave our area and jobs unless it was overseas, and stateside would have been a paycut because they would only accept 5 of my 16 years of experience...See More
Jul 7, 2017
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happyteacher
I don't know many people who would turn down overseas DODEA jobs 2 years in a row.... Did you have a discussion with your family prior to accepting the position and they were onboard? Or did you say yes, knowing they weren't excited and just hoping they would get onboard. You don't have to answer that publicly, but just think about the situation. I...See More
SandArt
What teach said. Please be considerate of the principal, staff, and the other teacher who could potentially take your place. I have been on teams where we had to help substitutes get started because a teacher bailed at the last minute. It's stressful enough getting your stuff ready, and adding a classroom neighbor who is a sub is not always fun.
Jul 7, 2017
Relocation
COLA
travel expenses?? Any other benefit?
Thanks in advance
HelpOthers
This document has been around for a while and may answer many of your questions: http://feaonline.org/media/vsipexcess/DDESS_Fact_sheet.pdf
Jul 7, 2017
Nana B
1. Skip it. 2. Skip it. 3. Get it done at a local facility. Call for prices first. Best of luck!
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