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Jun 1, 2017
My husband just received his email with his tentative offer paperwork. We have been applying to Dodea for 4 years and so are a little taken aback that it has finally come.
As a lurker on the board for years, I thought it was time to tap into the resources because we will need help understanding everything. Thanks in advance! ...See More
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Welcome aboard! You will definitely be able to substitute and/or work as a para in virtually all locations. The odds of you getting picked up as a local hire quickly would depend on the location, your certifications and a bit of luck. You will get family preference and they will have to interview you for any openings that match your certs (along wi...See More
HelpOthers
I suggest immediately updating your EAS to the locations within commuting distance of your husband's new position. If you are hired within a certain timeline of him arriving in his new position, you are considered a CONUS hire. If not, you may still get something as a local hire. They have to consider local hires before interviewing others.
Jun 1, 2017
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Ida
Thank you Snow Lane! I have to apologize because I feel like a chicken with my head cut off. Did you quit your current job before you had received your firm offer?
Snow Lane
My situation is different in that I actually haven't been working since December, so no job to quit, though I would have not renewed my contract for next year if I had been. I figured my background check would come back clean. :)
May 28, 2017
I am hoping you guys can help me out. It is my understanding that after you receive a tentative offer, HR will send you a mammoth load of paperwork to be filled out within 5 days.
What exactly has to be done besides just filling out forms?
Could I possibly get it done in a day or two?
I'm thinking if I ...See More
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HelpOthers
Janie, thank you for the link. There are a few forms there, like the 5 year rule form, that we would not need. We might need most of the remaining forms depending on military status, etc. The forms are fill-able and capable of being saved, so download the form before completing it then save as a document to your files, to use when you do receive an...See More
GingerZin
I just wanted to thank you all for your kind and thoughtful advice! I have really enjoyed checking in on the forum to hear about everyone's future adventures! Best of luck to everyone!
May 30, 2017
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It varies a lot by location. In Germany our secretary made us a reservation at a guest house near base. We could have moved to another place if we had wanted. We could have stayed in the lodge on base but there were no vacancies. Our sponsor (another teacher) picked us up and took us to the guesthouse and made sure we had rides for a few days.
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Bett
Thanks!
May 31, 2017
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angel
I don't know Daegu but I was watching a video of someone living in South Korea who said they wish they had left their car. Though they still used it, the streets were narrow so it was hard to maneuver the vehicle. Hopefully someone that actually lives there will respond.
HelpOthers
Another friend there needs to sell their car and there are so many limitations about who you can sell the American car to that they are wishing they had not brought it.
May 30, 2017
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May 30, 2017
Do we find our own housing once we get there? Also for anyone who is already there, I will be at the k-5 school but my daughter is going into 6th grade. Any idea how far that school will be from me or location?
We aren't gonna take my car..I think my SUV is too big and I've heard the train system is great. Thoughts? <...See More
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FunspedTeacher
That is correct however they are changing the k-8 to a k-5 Wasn't sure if they are opening a middle school or they are just combining the middle and high together Just hoping they have softball Woot!!!
TravelingTeacher to Daegu
I am also moving to Daegu. I was told we will find our own housing with a local agent once we arrive. You will probably be in temporary housing for 8-9 weeks! You can book a hotel or airbnb and be reimbursed later. One teacher there recommended booking soon. I got an airbnb for 2 weeks just so I have somewhere to go immediately. I found a fully ref...See More
May 29, 2017
I have all the paperwork but the online system does not give much info in the way of international travel.
My insurance ends on June 30 and fed insurance won't kick in until I am in Korea
Any advice or insight?
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oregonslp
I got a packet full of benefits paperwork (retirement, health plans, etc.) when I got my packet that had transportation order request and all that other fun stuff. It basically sounds like they gave me EVERYTHING at once with my tentative offer. I still haven't received a firm offer though...I've done Equip but my fingerprint cards haven't arrived ...See More
EmilyG
Did you get a link to the EBIS handbook? HR sent me some info on all of it and said the handbook was attached, but it wasn't, and looking through all of the plans is a bit confusing. It was unclear if I was supposed to actually do anything about it now or just wait until we show up. Our insurance goes until August 31, so I'm not too worried.
May 26, 2017
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Teach2live
thanks
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On that medical form in the link that Janie sent there was a spot to include the requirements of the job. I think if you honestly check the requirements and your doctor indicates that you do not have any medical conditions that would keep you from performing your duties, you would be fine. The only other thing might be if you had a condition that r...See More
May 28, 2017
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Snow Lane
Obviously a preschool disabled position will likely have different questions, but here's what I had in my notes about what was asked: -Your Background -How you use Standards -Typical day in class -How you use Formatives and Summatives -Experience with PLCs -How you use Technology -Why your subject area -How you use Accommodations -Experience with C...See More
HelpOthers
In addition to what everyone else said, have a bottle of water ready in case you need to drink something during the interview. Oh, one more, is that some of my interviews had very involved questions with several parts that needed to be answered. I found that typing the questions was much faster than trying to write them down and if I did not write ...See More
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