Should I add Japan to my desired locations?

Apr 17, 2018

On my application, I indicated interest in Germany, England, Italy, Netherlands, and Belgium. However, because I want to increase my chances of getting into DoDDS (and because of the comments about Japan on this chatboard), I am thinking about adding the Pacific area to my desired locations. I need to explain why this is a bigger decision than it might seem--My husband is AGR and will not be joining me for the first few years. He is at a guard base in which hopping to Ramstein would be pretty easy. That may seem strange, but trust me, the opportunities presented by DoDDS would make the "commute" worth it to us. If I don't get picked up before he retires, our plan was to add all locations at that time. I've lived in Germany, and we have close friends scattered at different bases in Germany. So given the reasons I am hoping for Europe, here are the questions that will help us make a decision about adding the Pacific region now as opposed to later:

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Just Me Teach... when were you contacted? I have yet to be on a referral list and am wondering if I need to face reality and give up hope for next school year.

May 9, 2018

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Just Me Teach... when were you contacted? I have yet to be on a referral list and am wondering if I need to face reality and give up hope for next school year.

May 9, 2018

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Buzz No, I never heard from Brussels, and I'm pretty sure that position has been filled. I might still have a shot with the other, but I have not had an official interview. So, no job offer, but I have not given up all hope- yet.

May 9, 2018

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HelpOthers @Sara, Hiring will continue into July at least, so do not give up.

May 10, 2018

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Teach Sara, my school had about 8 openings last year, and I was interviewed in late-April and got a tentative offer a few days later. This year, there seems to be fewer openings in some schools, so I think hiring isn't happening as early.

May 13, 2018

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