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How long does it take to get a Firm offer? Does that happen after your background check? Is it rare to get a tentative offer and then not a firm offer? Asking because I'm unsure when to let my school district that I will be leaving, I feel bad not giving them time to find someone to replace me.
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Kmb1211 I think it also depends on when the schools start back somestart in next Monday and they are processing those at a priority
Jul 29, 2019
Jodina1999 I'm also in the same boat. I just completed my paperwork today 7/29...new building work days begin August 14....HR says the goal is to begin that date if background comes back ok.....my current contract with my public school states I have to give 30 days notice....well our workdays begin Aug 19. Not sure how to proceed.....my husband insists that I...See More
Jul 29, 2019
questionsallday @Jodina1999 my husband insists on the same thing. But I am so scared. I've been wanting this for a while and I'm scared it's going to be taken away! :(
Jul 29, 2019
Kmb1211 My start date is the first day of school so I am not getting to do our work week, a little of a bummer but it's ok. My previous school we had 14 days from the first day of school to resign, so I put in a leap of faith and did it because I did not want to pass up on the opportunity.
Jul 29, 2019
HelpOthers Stateside seems to go faster. They don't pay relocation and can start you with line of sight. Overseas seems to take a couple months for the background check. I would not officially resign, but maybe you can have a conversation and find a safe middle ground. Some have been long term subs until moving.
Jul 30, 2019


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