Thanks so much!!

by Not happening

Jul 15, 2017

Hi all. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the information this board provides. I was hoping this would be my year...it's year three for me. Well, unfortunately, no calls came and I had to accept a non-DOD position at the beginning of July (for the sake of my family). AFTER accepting that position, I got 2 calls for interviews with the DOD. That made me VERY sad...but I can't break a newly signed contract. I think my DOD dreams are over. Keep up the good work helping others!!!!

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haha Obviously you did what you felt was right but I still can't help thinking you should have taken the interviews and taken the process as far as you could. Receiving an offer from DoDDS is a once in a lifetime opportunity (for most of us, although some seem to strike gold several times) and many schools/districts/principals would be understanding or ...See More

Jul 15, 2017

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HelpOthers Usually it comes down to whether or not they can find a replacement. Some teachers who did take their DoDEA job quit their old one months before starting with DoDEA to "help" the school, but later found out that classes were eliminated and kids moved around anyway. She could have started the year and gone when she was ready. Same may be true for yo...See More

Jul 21, 2017

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SandArt This may not be helpful, but here it goes. In AZ there is a teacher shortage. I discussed it with my husband and told him I would not sign a contract until August. I got a job in April, but I was so serious. Who knows if you would've gotten either job, but the wondering would be so frustrating for me.

Jul 21, 2017

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someday It's really interesting to read about how things work in other states. I never realized how early some have had to sign contracts. I am in FL and at least in my county we don't sign until our pay for the year is determined. Which used to be late because the union and district hadn't reached an agreement but now is even later because we have to wait...See More

Jul 22, 2017

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SandArt Janie, in my previous district we signed contracts in April. It makes it difficult for teachers to find a better job. For me, because there's a shortage, I knew I'd wait because there would be a job. Maybe it wouldn't have been exactly what I wanted, but it's not a problem getting a job during a shortage!

Jul 22, 2017

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