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by Looking to move from long island

Jun 27, 2008

HI: Im a long islander looking to move in approximately one year...HOw is the job situation in South Carolina? I currently am a substitute in LI with no hopes of landing a job & certified with a Masters in Elm Ed. Is it likely to find an elementary Ed teaching job down there in public school or private.

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PA transplant I was in your situation in PA 4 years ago. I had a phone interview with a good district here and was hired. It is a different culture...be prepared! But the weather is great and the people are friendly. Hard to find good pizza, though. My area has several new schools opening, and there always seem to be job postings....I'm in York 3. Lots of buildi...See More

Jul 29, 2008

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connie Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner would encounter? Thanks.

Aug 2, 2008

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PA transplant On 8/02/08, connie wrote: > Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner > would encounter? Thanks.

It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! Northerners are als...See MoreOn 8/02/08, connie wrote: > Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner > would encounter? Thanks.

It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! Northerners are also used to not speaking to people we encounter when out and about. Southerners talk to everyone; they strike up conversations with you everywhere. When I moved here, my little one was under a year old, and maybe two people had commented on her when I lived up north (out in public/strangers). When I got here, I couldn't go out anywhere without people stopping to talk to her/me, commenting and complementing her. Northerners are more uptight; it is a broad generalization, but it is what I've experienced.

Food is different; you won't find some of the things you are used to. Forget pizza and al dente pasta. Learn about chicken bog and okra. Sweet tea is iced tea with lots of sugar. Bread brands have a different texture (Bunny Bread and Merita). If you want deli meat thin, you have to explain "shaved" or "chipped" meat. `

There are no unions here for teachers. In my district, it hasn't made a big difference. My school is excellent, with great administrators-but you have many things to do that are "extra." Retirement/benefits are not at all what you will find in a union state. You really need to save on your own. Same with salary. You can beef it up in some districts by getting your National Board certification (adds a hefty stipend in my district).

School culture is different; more social, less competition among students (unless you have advanced). Many districts have much poverty--this brings different problems to the classroom, as a lot of kids/parents don't put a premium on traditional education. My district has a great Tech program that directs a lot of kids in useful ways. Low parent involvement is a problem. Funding for schools is a problem. You need excellent management skills and a real connection with the kids to be successful. I don't want to be flamed for saying these things; I love my students, and there are similar kids/districts in northern states. This is my experience so far here, that is all. There are good/bad districts everywhere. Of course, there's more to say, but I feel like I'm gonna get it for what I have already said!!!

Aug 3, 2008

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Laura Sly You really captured the essence of the culture in SC. I have to laugh about the culture shock! I was in Greenville, SC for a few months last spring and will be moving back in a couple weeks. I tell people here in Michigan that there is no such thing as quickly running into a store to pick something up---People are constantly starting conversations....See MoreYou really captured the essence of the culture in SC. I have to laugh about the culture shock! I was in Greenville, SC for a few months last spring and will be moving back in a couple weeks. I tell people here in Michigan that there is no such thing as quickly running into a store to pick something up---People are constantly starting conversations.

On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, > but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! > Northerners are also used to not speaking to people we encounter when > out and about. Southerners talk to everyone; they strike up > conversations with you everywhere. When I moved here, my little one > was under a year old, and maybe two people had commented on her when > I lived up north (out in public/strangers). When I got here, I > couldn't go out anywhere without people stopping to talk to her/me, > commenting and complementing her. Northerners are more uptight; it > is a broad generalization, but it is what I've experienced. > > Food is different; you won't find some of the things you are used to. > Forget pizza and al dente pasta. Learn about chicken bog and okra. > Sweet tea is iced tea with lots of sugar. Bread brands have a > different texture (Bunny Bread and Merita). If you want deli meat > thin, you have to explain "shaved" or "chipped" meat. ` > > There are no unions here for teachers. In my district, it hasn't made > a big difference. My school is excellent, with great > administrators-but you have many things to do that are "extra." > Retirement/benefits are not at all what you will find in a union > state. You really need to save on your own. Same with salary. You can > beef it up in some districts by getting your National Board > certification (adds a hefty stipend in my district). > > School culture is different; more social, less competition among > students (unless you have advanced). Many districts have much > poverty--this brings different problems to the classroom, as a lot of > kids/parents don't put a premium on traditional education. My > district has a great Tech program that directs a lot of kids in useful > ways. Low parent involvement is a problem. Funding for schools is a > problem. You need excellent management skills and a real connection > with the kids to be successful. I don't want to be flamed for saying > these things; I love my students, and there are similar kids/districts > in northern states. This is my experience so far here, that is all. > There are good/bad districts everywhere. Of course, there's more to > say, but I feel like I'm gonna get it for what I have already said!!!

Sep 13, 2008

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Native NYer Thanks for all the info. Laid back is good! On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxio...See MoreThanks for all the info. Laid back is good! On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, > but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! > Northerners are also used to not speaking to people we encounter when > out and about. Southerners talk to everyone; they strike up > conversations with you everywhere. When I moved here, my little one > was under a year old, and maybe two people had commented on her when > I lived up north (out in public/strangers). When I got here, I > couldn't go out anywhere without people stopping to talk to her/me, > commenting and complementing her. Northerners are more uptight; it > is a broad generalization, but it is what I've experienced. > > Food is different; you won't find some of the things you are used to. > Forget pizza and al dente pasta. Learn about chicken bog and okra. > Sweet tea is iced tea with lots of sugar. Bread brands have a > different texture (Bunny Bread and Merita). If you want deli meat > thin, you have to explain "shaved" or "chipped" meat. ` > > There are no unions here for teachers. In my district, it hasn't made > a big difference. My school is excellent, with great > administrators-but you have many things to do that are "extra." > Retirement/benefits are not at all what you will find in a union > state. You really need to save on your own. Same with salary. You can > beef it up in some districts by getting your National Board > certification (adds a hefty stipend in my district). > > School culture is different; more social, less competition among > students (unless you have advanced). Many districts have much > poverty--this brings different problems to the classroom, as a lot of > kids/parents don't put a premium on traditional education. My > district has a great Tech program that directs a lot of kids in useful > ways. Low parent involvement is a problem. Funding for schools is a > problem. You need excellent management skills and a real connection > with the kids to be successful. I don't want to be flamed for saying > these things; I love my students, and there are similar kids/districts > in northern states. This is my experience so far here, that is all. > There are good/bad districts everywhere. Of course, there's more to > say, but I feel like I'm gonna get it for what I have already said!!!

Oct 16, 2008

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