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Apr 21, 2017
I have a question regarding benefits. I currently teach at an international school and living overseas. My permanent address is listed as the US. I have been notified that some of my benefits will be different. I am assuming flights will one. Has anyone heard of this before or have any information? Thank you so much!
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Cece
I appreciate all your answers! It really helped me to ask the right questions when getting ahold of HR. So I talked with the person who knows about benefits. Basically, as you were all right I would need to submit my current school's document that states I get housing, flights, etc. as incentives to live abroad and work for the school. A reviewing ...See More
Apr 24, 2017
How does paying your rent work? Do you get a lump sum of LQA to pay your rent in one big yearly check? Or do you get it bi-weekly and pay your rent monthly?
Teach
I believe it depends on where you are going. If I am not mistaken, Korea has a very different way to renting. I recall a colleague talking about having to pay her year or two years up-front. She had to walk through the streets with the equivalent of like $100,000 USD.
haha
That is correct. Korea pays in advance for you year (you/the landlord get a lump sum check). Most everywhere else you estimate your rent/utilities and then they break that amount into 26 payments that you get in your paycheck.
Apr 23, 2017
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Bett
Yes, I clicked All on countries as well. A friend of mine interviewed for a school in Japan, so I hope he gets an offer too. We'll take turns visiting each other on our different continents. As for HR forms, now I wait for my former employer to complete it and send back to me, so I can forward as well. I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of ...See More
Cando
Thanks Sand Art. I was waiting for my firm offer before notifying my current HR.
Apr 23, 2017
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haha
This is from information a few years old.
Note 5: Travel in Family Unit Not Required: You may travel alone or be accompanied by family members. Family members may travel unaccompanied but cannot perform round trip travel under renewal agreement authority if you do not perform authorized renewal agreement travel. Unaccompanied family member...See More
Note 5: Travel in Family Unit Not Required: You may travel alone or be accompanied by family members. Family members may travel unaccompanied but cannot perform round trip travel under renewal agreement authority if you do not perform authorized renewal agreement travel. Unaccompanied family member...See More
SandArt
Thanks, as always, haha! We are in the same dilemma. We are considering using OpenDoor to sell our home. A neighbor had a good experience with it rather than a realtor and waiting for the house to sell. Not sure yet, but if my husband stays behind the dogs will have less quarantine time in Japan.
Apr 23, 2017
I ask because my current school district just asked us to sign a new contract by n...See More
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happyteacher
I really don't think its a huge issue. I think they are more interested in tax liens and major major debt, not that you have a few late payments or have a balance on your credit card.
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Tough to say as a firm offer is a new process for DoDEA. In the recent past you got your tentative offer, went through the process and then got your orders, with no other indication that everything was a go.
That being said, very few (I have never heard of any, personally or even 2nd/3rd hand, although I am sure it has happened) people get...See More
That being said, very few (I have never heard of any, personally or even 2nd/3rd hand, although I am sure it has happened) people get...See More
Apr 23, 2017
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SandArt
I agree, Wonderlust. Was just throwing out an idea as to why they may care about credit. My husband is a retired police officer, and we know some who left the police department for FBI. The background check is thorough, and they even talk to your neighbors. Like I said, if you pay things on time, your credit score is probably good. I'd think it wou...See More
haha
I think it probably has more to do being part of the picture for determining security risk, etc. We don't get security clearances but I think it is their version of trying minimize potential problems. Also, it fits in with trying to avoid the gov't funding a move overseas and then finding out that their are issues that you would interfere with you ...See More
Apr 23, 2017
SandArt
Rio Salado college has lots of classes which are all online except for classes like calculus because I think you have to take the tests in a facility. I was short one class for my ESL endorsement for my undergrad and took the course through RIO. It was short and easy. They offer a variety. The only issue is I took a business math course once, and i...See More
Euxpat
Check these:
https://www.gcu.edu/individual-courses/single-courses
and:
http://ce.fresno.edu/cpd/courses/
Ive taken course from Fresno for credit. The other uni was mentioned on this board before also.
https://www.gcu.edu/individual-courses/single-courses
and:
http://ce.fresno.edu/cpd/courses/
Ive taken course from Fresno for credit. The other uni was mentioned on this board before also.
Apr 22, 2017
haha
There have been AVID programs in both schools I have taught at with DoDDS. One where it was kind of an afterthought with people being voluntold to teach it and one where it was a thriving and valued program.
As for how common/valuable it is a certification I know quite a few people with the cert since it requires only a relatively short t...See More
As for how common/valuable it is a certification I know quite a few people with the cert since it requires only a relatively short t...See More
Apr 21, 2017
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haha
This might be the time to be bold and reach out to the principal with an email detailing your training and experience and enthusiasm for the position. Nothing to lose at this point!
VulcanWarrior
Understood HaHa - Will Do! Thanks again
Apr 19, 2017
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SandArt
Redclover, my husband and kids tell me I have NO patience, so I get that. Reading about doctor appointments which need to be booked, knowing I should have started sooner for my dogs rabies shots, all of it makes me feel overwhelmed because I am a PLANNER--usually got boxes checked off well before they're due. I think I may schedule doctor appointme...See More
SandArt
I am so glad you're a week ahead of me. I haven't heard anything since I accepted the tentative offer on April 12th. I did apply for a passport on my own a couple weeks ago, though.
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If however your current school offered you those incentives to relocate, then DoDDS will also offer them. Generally they seem to want a contra...See More