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So what happens now for those of us in the process? Just more waiting, I guess? I am supposed to start on 1/31, but there was a paper that needed to be signed to finalize my travel orders.

My current principal is being horrible about the entire situation and doesn't seem to understand that I don't actually control anything done by the government.
Icanread Oh bummer about your current principal! I'm in the same boat - I signed my formal offer this week, but now I'm waiting for my travel orders. Thankfully my current principal has been supportive and fine with the uncertainty.
Jan 19, 2018
haha Yes, it's pretty much just waiting for the next step, orders.

Principals are notorious about caring mostly about knowing that they have their classrooms covered and do not do well with uncertainty. Many principals seem to be more understanding when it comes to leaving to accept a job with DoDEA for various reasons, but obviously some don'...See More
Jan 19, 2018
italiangirl896 I'm waiting, too. My HR person put that my travel date was TBD until the gov't budget was fixed. She said that as soon as it's resolved, I should get my orders the next day. So bummed that they couldn't get it solved tonight. :( Sorry your principal is being awful. Mine was hoping I'd stay until Spring Break (end of March), but seemed understanding...See More
Jan 19, 2018


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