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Jun 18, 2017
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HelpOthers
As for buying a house. This is easier in some countries than in others. In Japan, it is nearly impossible to get a loan, so you would have to pay the full amount up front. Also, after the 10 years, you are only reimbursed for the utilities. If you are still stationed in the same location, even if you sell your home, you may not be provided a housin...See More
Jun 15, 2017
I have now received 8 referrals for Ft. Jackson and have not heard anything about an interview. Does anyone know what the situation is there? Have they done interviews already? Is there an actual need, or could this be a fluke? Thanks in advance!
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Texasteacher17
Charmaine, what grade were you hired for??
RJ
It really depends. Checkout Zillow and see what works for you.
Jun 18, 2017
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haha
No examples of offers being rescinded that I know of or have heard of 2nd (or even 3rd hand). I have heard of a few examples of (and know one personally) where the teacher left after one year. It was mutual all of the way around and no one was happy so it wasn't a great surprise to anyone.
Texasteacher17
Charmaine, what grade did you get hired for??
Jun 17, 2017
Teach
Wow....some HR offices must do things very differently in this system. I received my firm offer in mid-May, and in that was paperwork to request travel orders. I got everything turned in at the end of May, and I am still waiting on those orders. I emailed my HR person and she told me she could not give me any timeline of when I would get my orders....See More
Bett
I accepted my tentative offer end of April, and then I was in limbo for a little over a month. Then an issue with housing was resolved and that week I got the e-qip email and that started up. Since I have friends and family in Virginia, I went to the HR office in Alexandria to do my fingerprints, passport application and sit with my rep to make sur...See More
Jun 18, 2017
Teach
Some schools do require a waiver if you don't live in the area for your school, but no matter what, your child can attend DoDDS schools wherever you are stationed.
Teach
Charmaine, I just saw that you are going to be working in the US. Your children CANNOT attend DDESS (that is what the stateside schools are called...DoDDS are the overseas schools) unless you live on base. Many bases do offer housing to teachers, and you will likely just pay the company that manages base housing rent each month. It just depends on ...See More
Jun 16, 2017
Jun 16, 2017
I stumbled upon this group while looking for some DOD information. I had an interview 2 weeks ago for Ft. Knox HS. I was told I would receive a yay or nay withing 2 weeks. Is this a realistic timeline or should I keep waiting? I do need to let my current school know and possibly plan for travel. I'm very antsy over here :)
haha
Two weeks is fairly typical to hear whether you are getting an offer. It generally takes longer to hear if you did not get selected. When in doubt, call or write the principal and just ask.
Bett
It took around three weeks for my offer, and a friend waited a month to get his. So, as with everything it all depends on what's going on at the school, HR, etc. The wait is hard, and then you continue through steps and more waiting time.
Jun 17, 2017
Scholar
They do all the packing- in fact if you prepackaged something they may tell you o open it up for them as they are responsible for getting it all there safely. They will do a pre-packing inspection so they can estimate the supplies they will need. They are fast workers so make sure you've locked away anything that shouldn't be packed (so many storie...See More
Teach
It is a good idea to have one room (even if it is just a bathroom or large closet) that can be locked or closed up where you put your valuables, important paperwork, and anything that you do not want packed up. I have known people who had their passports and other important documents packed up because they were out on a counter. You can be charged ...See More
Jun 16, 2017
Texasteacher17
I'm still getting referrals for FT Jackson but no interviews . I got another referral this morning for Jackson.
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Taxes are absolutely something you must pay. If your home state has no taxes, you don't pay state taxes. I have seen many, many people say that you don't have to pay any taxes as a DoDEA teacher and it's simply not true.
You do need to establish residency, and each state has its own laws ...See More