8) Ja...See MoreBased on your experience, which is an excellent location to live in if you have children and a dog. Can you please list it in order from 1-being the most desirable to 13-to the least desirable.
IcanreadWell, he/she will fit in perfectly here in Okinawa with all the brown poodles running around - the only kind of dog that the Japanese seem to own here. At least, I think they're poodles...
HelpOthersNo, there was some mention by Mr. Brady that if it returns, it will look very different, but no updates. However, this year districts are at least allowing employees to list preferences for moves- like within school (different grade/subject), complex, district, or area- understanding that any relocation would be at the applicant's own expense.
HelpOthersWhen they are looking for those positions, they will look at people who self-choose them and make sure they are qualified before adding them to the list. I hope that makes sense. It is a way of being more efficient with their time. Rather than spending time qualifying all applications, they are only focusing on the ones they need.
If you accept a position, work your required amount of time in your contract, hate it and move back to the states, can you immediately update your EAS application and start applying for other locations? Will you have a leg up for getting hired since you are a previous employee?
HelpOthersYou should be able to update your application. You may need to have it unlocked by HR if it is still locked. While overseas, you can only apply for stateside positions. As for the leg-up, that depends on how admin looks at the situation. They may worry about you not staying long with them- but you are completing your assignment.
IbeforeEHi! I was wondering if there was anyone on this board stationed at Humphreys who could give some pros/cons about location. Looks like a few of us have had referrals there. TIA!
HelpOthersThe people I know personally who have lived there or currently live there absolutely love it. The only concern I have heard is about the air quality (red dust from China).
She interviewed me for a position in Feb and I have not heard back. When I went to look her up, her picture and contact information has vanished. Does anyone know what happened?
HelpOthersShe is an area superintendent with Pacific East and was likely filling that need between superintendents. When chosen for a position, HR contact you, not the interviewer. Sometimes, when not chosen, you receive an e-mail and other times, crickets...
I had a referral today for Osan Korea Middle School. Do I have to wait until they reach me out or call me? And 1 week ago, I got a referral for Japan, but they never reached me out. Do I have to wait or did I not make it?
If you get an interview, it will be for Osan Middle High School. Be sure you understand the difference, and how it can impact your position.
Ignore any promises from the principal. When are at a middle high school, it doesn't matter what they hired you to teach. If they need you for middle school, or high school, or both at the same time, they will slice and dice your position as needed, without regard to what was said in an interview. In every school, there is always someone who has to take the short end of the stick.
People often discuss whether contacting the principal has any impact. I feel that contacting the principal has a near-zero impact. I think that it's far more important to follow Haha's advice (I think) to come across as energetic and flexible in the interview.
While waiting, make sure your cell phone number is the only number listed on your application and that you have it on and answer it always. Also, check to make sure your e-mail address is typed correctly. Check it often. If you are asked to interview for a position in a location you do NOT want to go, turn down the interview. If you would consider living there, do your best on the interview and good luck. If offered a position, accept it.
I am sure it has been asked here before but I can't find anything. I have an interview request for Cuba and am wondering about benefits. I know it is considered an America district and on the american pay scale. Do they pay for the move? LQA? COLA or Post Allowance? Thanks!
IcanreadMy understanding is that in Cuba they give you a house but they do not give you any LQA. But they should pay for your move and other overseas benefits.
HelpOthersActually, although though it is supported by DoDEA Americas due to location, it is considered a foreign country and receives all the foreign country benefits. The opposite is true for Guam which is supported by DoDEA Pacific South, but is a USA territory and only provides relocation (not housing etc.).