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info to relocate to VA from NY State

by MSTeach

Feb 20, 2011

Hi:

I am requesting some information regarding the following counties: Stafford, Prince William, Richmond, Spotsylvania...

These school districts will be coming to our annual job fair and my husband is looking for a job in Biology, General Science, Chemistry and/or Math. Just wondering how your economy is there and what districts you could recommend for employment as well as education for our kids. We have one in high school and one in middle school.

I really appreciate your help. Things in our part of the state are too good and trying for find work is also quite difficult, even though the subjects are deemed critical shortage areas.

Thanks again.

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NJ Teacher I know in VA there is the South part of VA by Roanoke, and the Tidewater region by Williamsburg. I understand that the better salaries are closer to the DC area.

On 2/21/11, Bulldog is in Southern Va wrote: > I usually don't say which county to keep my anonymity. > > On 2/20/11, PW Teacher wrote: >> Hey Bulldod,what county d...See More

Feb 21, 2011

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Bulldog The pay is better near DC, but don't forget to factor in the cost of living. It is MUCH more expensive the closer you get to DC. Houses that are $300k in NoVA can be $150K in Roanoke or Williamsburg. Just be sure to account for all of the factors. The pay scales can fluctuate wildly from county to county.

Good luck!

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Feb 22, 2011

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CJ I know I like Baltimore and Anne Arundel. I don't know much about Harford and Charles either way....more rural than the other two I know. Prince George is equivalent to teaching in an urban district like Rochester or Syracuse.I don't want to sound all knowing, but if I had your degree, I'd definitely check out the county level job fairs in MD and V...See MoreI know I like Baltimore and Anne Arundel. I don't know much about Harford and Charles either way....more rural than the other two I know. Prince George is equivalent to teaching in an urban district like Rochester or Syracuse.I don't want to sound all knowing, but if I had your degree, I'd definitely check out the county level job fairs in MD and VA...and make a few trips down. Interaction means a lot more with MD and VA school divisions......would probably be worth the trip considering your background.....It's not like the big "here's my resume bye" type job fairs we see in NJ/NY. anybody else feel free to disagree with me if my perceptions are off.

On 2/21/11, MSTeacher wrote: > Here is the list of counties from MD who will be attending our job fair: > > Hartford, Charles, Baltimore, Prince George, Anne Arundel. St. Mary's > canceled. > > Out of the ones above, where should he apply? We need to make sure we can > afford to live on one salary as I will not have a job. > > On 2/21/11, CJ wrote: >> Ha..I'll chime in my non-expert non resident opinion again. My favorites >> are Howard, Montgomery, and Calvert. My absolute favorite is Howard. I'm >> also applying to Baltimore County and Anne Arundel. I like a few others >> too, but not as much. Baltimore County's pay scale is a little weak at >> the top....Howard and Montgomery have more competitive pay scales toward >> the top. Howard County has a job fair with an interview which you can >> schedule on their website. Baltimore County has their own one too....I >> went last year. IT was very well run, and you can have a lot of face >> time with administrators. Based on what I've seen, good NOVA and MD >> districts would pay a lot of attention to you and your husband very >> quickly. I'm band, and many times these places have no vacancies for me >> yet still take time with me....I think you'll have a pleasant experience >> applying to VA and MD. .....and you'll find the demand for what you do >> there much higher. >> >> On 2/21/11, MSTeach wrote: >>> Which counties in MD are good? Hubby had looked at Baltimore county >>> at one point. I would have to look to see who will be here at that >>> time. I know there was one school district who already canceled. >>> >>> >>> On 2/20/11, MD Teacher wrote: >>>> Baltimore is having a fair on April 1st where all the counties >>>> will be present. I am an union member and the pay is compare in >>>> most MD counties, while in VA from the north to the south there >>>> is a huge difference. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2/20/11, CJ wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I'm not from VA, but I'm looking for a job there from NJ. I can >>>>> just give you my impressions. Stafford pays very low and >>>>> doesn't seem appropriate for their cost of living. Prince >>>>> William and Fairfax County seem quite fair, and Loudoun seems >>>>> reasonable. While anybody on here is welcomed to contradict me, >>>>> PW teachers seem like a happy bunch...however they do have a >>>>> few "rough" schools. Fairfax is their "elite national >>>>> reputation" type place and the wealthiest. However, I've spoken >>>>> to former Fairfax teachers who were happier elsewhere. I'm not >>>>> familiar with pay relative to cost of living for Spotsy. >>>>> Henrico/Richmond will be a huge pay cut for you I think, but I >>>>> know for starting teachers it's appropriate for the cost of >>>>> living. CNN has a cost of living calculator you can google >>>>> with. According to CNN, if I go from NJ to Richmond area, I can >>>>> take a 10k salary hit. My top choices are (in no order): >>>>> Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, York County, VA >>>>> Beach and Chesapeake (both have problematic salary though), >>>>> Henrico, Albemarle, and Charlottesville. >>>>> >>>>> Prince William seems to have a hiring need in your areas, and >>>>> is opening a new HS next year! Prince William Human Resources >>>>> is top notch and very friendly. I'm in a low demand field, but >>>>> there's one person I've been dealing with there who always >>>>> takes care of me for questions and getting a screening >>>>> interview. They're much better than anything I've dealt with in >>>>> NJ. Also, applying in VA is different than what we're used to. >>>>> For NY/NJ, you just mail in your resume and hope you get called >>>>> for an interview. In VA, they like to have "screening >>>>> interviews" and it's considered more appropriate to actually >>>>> call or email the HR offices mentioning your interest and >>>>> stuff. Sometimes they'll put you in contact with a dept >>>>> supervisor. They like a lot more interaction than what we do up >>>>> here....and I think VA has the right idea on that! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Best of Luck. PW did have postings in your field recently...and >>>>> if you email them and talk with them ahead of time, they'll >>>>> expect you at the job fair and will handle your paperwork with >>>>> care. They're doing that with me for something. They're very >>>>> nice and you can feel comfortable shooting them an email >>>>> expressing your interest in their district....again...very >>>>> different from NY and NJ where you see "NO calls or emails >>>> please" >>>>> On 2/20/11, MSTeach wrote: >>>>>> Hi: >>>>>> >>>>>> I am requesting some information regarding the following >>>>>> counties: >>>>>> Stafford, Prince William, Richmond, Spotsylvania... >>>>>> >>>>>> These school districts will be coming to our annual job fair >>>>>> and my husband is looking for a job in Biology, General >>>>>> Science, Chemistry and/or Math. Just wondering how your >>>>>> economy is there and what districts you could recommend for >>>>>> employment as well as education for our kids. We have one >>>>>> in high school and one in middle school. >>>>>> >>>>>> I really appreciate your help. Things in our part of the >>>>>> state are too good and trying for find work is also quite >>>>>> difficult, even though the subjects are deemed critical >>>>>> shortage areas. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks again.

Feb 22, 2011

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MSTeacher Definitely want to be outside of a city. In the suburbs, not in a rural setting. We will have to start doing some more research. I know what you mean about Rochester and Syracuse. Buffalo is no better unless you are in the suburbs of any of those cities. Thanks again.

On 2/22/11, CJ wrote: > I know I like Baltimore and Anne Arundel. I d...See MoreDefinitely want to be outside of a city. In the suburbs, not in a rural setting. We will have to start doing some more research. I know what you mean about Rochester and Syracuse. Buffalo is no better unless you are in the suburbs of any of those cities. Thanks again.

On 2/22/11, CJ wrote: > I know I like Baltimore and Anne Arundel. I don't know > much about Harford and > Charles either way....more rural than the other two I > know. Prince George is equivalent to teaching in an > urban district like Rochester or Syracuse.I don't want > to sound all knowing, but if I had your degree, I'd > definitely check out the county level job fairs in MD > and VA...and make a few trips down. Interaction means a > lot more with MD and VA school divisions......would > probably be worth the trip considering your > background.....It's not like the big "here's my > resume bye" type job fairs we see in NJ/NY. > anybody else feel free to disagree with me if my > perceptions are off. > > > > On 2/21/11, MSTeacher wrote: >> Here is the list of counties from MD who will be >> attending our job fair: >> >> Hartford, Charles, Baltimore, Prince George, Anne >> Arundel. St. Mary's canceled. >> >> Out of the ones above, where should he apply? We need >> to make sure we can afford to live on one salary as I >> will not have a job. >> >> On 2/21/11, CJ wrote: >>> Ha..I'll chime in my non-expert non resident >>> opinion again. My favorites are Howard, Montgomery, >>> and Calvert. My absolute favorite is Howard. I'm >>> also applying to Baltimore County and Anne Arundel. >>> I like a few others too, but not as much. Baltimore >>> County's pay scale is a little weak at the >>> top....Howard and Montgomery have more competitive >>> pay scales toward the top. Howard County has a job >>> fair with an interview which you can schedule on >>> their website. Baltimore County has their own one >>> too....I went last year. IT was very well run, and >>> you can have a lot of face time with >>> administrators. Based on what I've seen, good NOVA >>> and MD districts would pay a lot of attention to >>> you and your husband very quickly. I'm band, and >>> many times these places have no vacancies for me >>> yet still take time with me....I think you'll have >>> a pleasant experience applying to VA and MD. >>> .....and you'll find the demand for what you do >>> there much higher. >>> >>> On 2/21/11, MSTeach wrote: >>>> Which counties in MD are good? Hubby had looked >>>> at Baltimore county at one point. I would have to >>>> look to see who will be here at that time. I know >>>> there was one school district who already >>>> canceled. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2/20/11, MD Teacher wrote: >>>>> Baltimore is having a fair on April 1st where >>>>> all the counties will be present. I am an union >>>>> member and the pay is compare in most MD >>>>> counties, while in VA from the north to the >>>>> south there is a huge difference. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2/20/11, CJ wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm not from VA, but I'm looking for a job >>>>>> there from NJ. I can just give you my >>>>>> impressions. Stafford pays very low and >>>>>> doesn't seem appropriate for their cost of >>>>>> living. Prince William and Fairfax County >>>>>> seem quite fair, and Loudoun seems >>>>>> reasonable. While anybody on here is welcomed >>>>>> to contradict me, PW teachers seem like a >>>>>> happy bunch...however they do have a few >>>>>> "rough" schools. Fairfax is their >>>>>> "elite national reputation" type >>>>>> place and the wealthiest. However, I've >>>>>> spoken to former Fairfax teachers who were >>>>>> happier elsewhere. I'm not familiar with pay >>>>>> relative to cost of living for Spotsy. >>>>>> Henrico/Richmond will be a huge pay cut for >>>>>> you I think, but I know for starting teachers >>>>>> it's appropriate for the cost of living. CNN >>>>>> has a cost of living calculator you can >>>>>> google with. According to CNN, if I go from >>>>>> NJ to Richmond area, I can take a 10k salary >>>>>> hit. My top choices are (in no order): >>>>>> Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, >>>>>> York County, VA Beach and Chesapeake (both >>>>>> have problematic salary though), Henrico, >>>>>> Albemarle, and Charlottesville. >>>>>> >>>>>> Prince William seems to have a hiring need in >>>>>> your areas, and is opening a new HS next >>>>>> year! Prince William Human Resources is top >>>>>> notch and very friendly. I'm in a low demand >>>>>> field, but there's one person I've been >>>>>> dealing with there who always takes care of >>>>>> me for questions and getting a screening >>>>>> interview. They're much better than anything >>>>>> I've dealt with in NJ. Also, applying in VA >>>>>> is different than what we're used to. For >>>>>> NY/NJ, you just mail in your resume and hope >>>>>> you get called for an interview. In VA, they >>>>>> like to have "screening interviews" >>>>>> and it's considered more appropriate to >>>>>> actually call or email the HR offices >>>>>> mentioning your interest and stuff. Sometimes >>>>>> they'll put you in contact with a dept >>>>>> supervisor. They like a lot more interaction >>>>>> than what we do up here....and I think VA has >>>>>> the right idea on that! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Best of Luck. PW did have postings in your >>>>>> field recently...and if you email them and >>>>>> talk with them ahead of time, they'll expect >>>>>> you at the job fair and will handle your >>>>>> paperwork with care. They're doing that with >>>>>> me for something. They're very nice and you >>>>>> can feel comfortable shooting them an email >>>>>> expressing your interest in their >>>>>> district....again...very different from NY >>>>>> and NJ where you see "NO calls or emails >>>>> please" >>>>>> On 2/20/11, MSTeach wrote: >>>>>>> Hi: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am requesting some information regarding >>>>>>> the following counties: Stafford, Prince >>>>>>> William, Richmond, Spotsylvania... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> These school districts will be coming to >>>>>>> our annual job fair and my husband is >>>>>>> looking for a job in Biology, General >>>>>>> Science, Chemistry and/or Math. Just >>>>>>> wondering how your economy is there and >>>>>>> what districts you could recommend for >>>>>>> employment as well as education for our >>>>>>> kids. We have one in high school and one in >>>>>>> middle school. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I really appreciate your help. Things in >>>>>>> our part of the state are too good and >>>>>>> trying for find work is also quite >>>>>>> difficult, even though the subjects are >>>>>>> deemed critical shortage areas. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks again.

Feb 23, 2011

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MSTeacher So hubby interviewed with Stafford, Richmond, Prince George and Ann Arundel. He was not impressed with Richmond at all but liked all the other ones. He could not get an appointment with Howard. So, now we just need to figure out where to go. Prince George seems to have a relo package, loan forgiveness plan, etc. Plus they are so close to D.C. That ...See MoreSo hubby interviewed with Stafford, Richmond, Prince George and Ann Arundel. He was not impressed with Richmond at all but liked all the other ones. He could not get an appointment with Howard. So, now we just need to figure out where to go. Prince George seems to have a relo package, loan forgiveness plan, etc. Plus they are so close to D.C. That is all enticing right now.

Thank you for all of your information. If you have anything else to add, please do. Any added advice or information continues to be appreciated.

On 2/23/11, MSTeacher wrote: > Definitely want to be outside of a city. In the suburbs, > not in a rural setting. We will have to start doing some > more research. I know what you mean about Rochester and > Syracuse. Buffalo is no better unless you are in the > suburbs of any of those cities. Thanks again. > > > > On 2/22/11, CJ wrote: >> I know I like Baltimore and Anne Arundel. I don't know >> much about Harford and >> Charles either way....more rural than the other two I >> know. Prince George is equivalent to teaching in an >> urban district like Rochester or Syracuse.I don't want >> to sound all knowing, but if I had your degree, I'd >> definitely check out the county level job fairs in MD >> and VA...and make a few trips down. Interaction means a >> lot more with MD and VA school divisions......would >> probably be worth the trip considering your >> background.....It's not like the big "here's my >> resume bye" type job fairs we see in NJ/NY. >> anybody else feel free to disagree with me if my >> perceptions are off. >> >> >> >> On 2/21/11, MSTeacher wrote: >>> Here is the list of counties from MD who will be >>> attending our job fair: >>> >>> Hartford, Charles, Baltimore, Prince George, Anne >>> Arundel. St. Mary's canceled. >>> >>> Out of the ones above, where should he apply? We need >>> to make sure we can afford to live on one salary as I >>> will not have a job. >>> >>> On 2/21/11, CJ wrote: >>>> Ha..I'll chime in my non-expert non resident >>>> opinion again. My favorites are Howard, Montgomery, >>>> and Calvert. My absolute favorite is Howard. I'm >>>> also applying to Baltimore County and Anne Arundel. >>>> I like a few others too, but not as much. Baltimore >>>> County's pay scale is a little weak at the >>>> top....Howard and Montgomery have more competitive >>>> pay scales toward the top. Howard County has a job >>>> fair with an interview which you can schedule on >>>> their website. Baltimore County has their own one >>>> too....I went last year. IT was very well run, and >>>> you can have a lot of face time with >>>> administrators. Based on what I've seen, good NOVA >>>> and MD districts would pay a lot of attention to >>>> you and your husband very quickly. I'm band, and >>>> many times these places have no vacancies for me >>>> yet still take time with me....I think you'll have >>>> a pleasant experience applying to VA and MD. >>>> .....and you'll find the demand for what you do >>>> there much higher. >>>> >>>> On 2/21/11, MSTeach wrote: >>>>> Which counties in MD are good? Hubby had looked >>>>> at Baltimore county at one point. I would have to >>>>> look to see who will be here at that time. I know >>>>> there was one school district who already >>>>> canceled. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2/20/11, MD Teacher wrote: >>>>>> Baltimore is having a fair on April 1st where >>>>>> all the counties will be present. I am an union >>>>>> member and the pay is compare in most MD >>>>>> counties, while in VA from the north to the >>>>>> south there is a huge difference. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2/20/11, CJ wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm not from VA, but I'm looking for a job >>>>>>> there from NJ. I can just give you my >>>>>>> impressions. Stafford pays very low and >>>>>>> doesn't seem appropriate for their cost of >>>>>>> living. Prince William and Fairfax County >>>>>>> seem quite fair, and Loudoun seems >>>>>>> reasonable. While anybody on here is welcomed >>>>>>> to contradict me, PW teachers seem like a >>>>>>> happy bunch...however they do have a few >>>>>>> "rough" schools. Fairfax is their >>>>>>> "elite national reputation" type >>>>>>> place and the wealthiest. However, I've >>>>>>> spoken to former Fairfax teachers who were >>>>>>> happier elsewhere. I'm not familiar with pay >>>>>>> relative to cost of living for Spotsy. >>>>>>> Henrico/Richmond will be a huge pay cut for >>>>>>> you I think, but I know for starting teachers >>>>>>> it's appropriate for the cost of living. CNN >>>>>>> has a cost of living calculator you can >>>>>>> google with. According to CNN, if I go from >>>>>>> NJ to Richmond area, I can take a 10k salary >>>>>>> hit. My top choices are (in no order): >>>>>>> Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, >>>>>>> York County, VA Beach and Chesapeake (both >>>>>>> have problematic salary though), Henrico, >>>>>>> Albemarle, and Charlottesville. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Prince William seems to have a hiring need in >>>>>>> your areas, and is opening a new HS next >>>>>>> year! Prince William Human Resources is top >>>>>>> notch and very friendly. I'm in a low demand >>>>>>> field, but there's one person I've been >>>>>>> dealing with there who always takes care of >>>>>>> me for questions and getting a screening >>>>>>> interview. They're much better than anything >>>>>>> I've dealt with in NJ. Also, applying in VA >>>>>>> is different than what we're used to. For >>>>>>> NY/NJ, you just mail in your resume and hope >>>>>>> you get called for an interview. In VA, they >>>>>>> like to have "screening interviews" >>>>>>> and it's considered more appropriate to >>>>>>> actually call or email the HR offices >>>>>>> mentioning your interest and stuff. Sometimes >>>>>>> they'll put you in contact with a dept >>>>>>> supervisor. They like a lot more interaction >>>>>>> than what we do up here....and I think VA has >>>>>>> the right idea on that! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best of Luck. PW did have postings in your >>>>>>> field recently...and if you email them and >>>>>>> talk with them ahead of time, they'll expect >>>>>>> you at the job fair and will handle your >>>>>>> paperwork with care. They're doing that with >>>>>>> me for something. They're very nice and you >>>>>>> can feel comfortable shooting them an email >>>>>>> expressing your interest in their >>>>>>> district....again...very different from NY >>>>>>> and NJ where you see "NO calls or emails >>>>>> please" >>>>>>> On 2/20/11, MSTeach wrote: >>>>>>>> Hi: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am requesting some information regarding >>>>>>>> the following counties: Stafford, Prince >>>>>>>> William, Richmond, Spotsylvania... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> These school districts will be coming to >>>>>>>> our annual job fair and my husband is >>>>>>>> looking for a job in Biology, General >>>>>>>> Science, Chemistry and/or Math. Just >>>>>>>> wondering how your economy is there and >>>>>>>> what districts you could recommend for >>>>>>>> employment as well as education for our >>>>>>>> kids. We have one in high school and one in >>>>>>>> middle school. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I really appreciate your help. Things in >>>>>>>> our part of the state are too good and >>>>>>>> trying for find work is also quite >>>>>>>> difficult, even though the subjects are >>>>>>>> deemed critical shortage areas. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks again.

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