"You got lucky." Opinion.
Fact: I know at least 6 families I can think of right now with more than 2 kids (including one with 5 and including at least 2 'top tier' schools). Yep, they might have had knock backs (though haven't we all), but it certainly didn't 'kill' their careers. It's probably also worth mentioning that not all these families are teaching couples.
Conclusion: Having 3 kids will close some doors, as will not being Caucasian or having a strong accent or not having the required experience or...
Make an informed decision based on your priorities but a 3rd child doesn't mean the end of the line.
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- Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:21 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: ITs with more than 2 kids?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27871
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:33 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: ITs with more than 2 kids?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27871
Re: ITs with more than 2 kids?
I can only imagine you do not have children to be able to make a comment like that with any seriousness.
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:42 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: ITs with more than 2 kids?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27871
Re: ITs with more than 2 kids?
"Just because someone wins the lottery doesnt mean that person is going to be you, and just because there are ITs who break the trend does not in anyway mean youre going to be the next exception."
But then again, you might be.
But then again, you might be.
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:44 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Rafflesia Education Group
- Replies: 8
- Views: 20535
Re: Rafflesia Education Group
Friends of my colleague worked for them and they ALL left at Christmas. I've not heard anything good about them at all. If management has changed (and I know even a few of them walked out) perhaps they are better, but personally I wouldn't consider them for a nanosecond. As I say, it's just from hearing about their experiences not my own first-hand experience, but it's enough to tell me they are not an outfit I'd work for.
As it's still open, there must be some teachers that think it's OK so perhaps they - or friends of theirs - can chip in with the positives.
As it's still open, there must be some teachers that think it's OK so perhaps they - or friends of theirs - can chip in with the positives.
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:53 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: It is difficult to stay positive.....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23864
- Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:28 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: It is difficult to stay positive.....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23864
Re: It is difficult to stay positive.....
If it's any consolation, I've been talking to quite a number of people recently - from both recruiter and candidate sides - who say they found their ideal position / person late in the day. It's great when you get a position earlier, but I think the flipside is then seeing other jobs you are tempted by. If you are successful this year but later on, you'll truly know you explored all avenues and perhaps 'this was meant to be'.
In other words - chin up. Que sera, sera, but never let your job status lead you to believe you are not a great teacher. There are many other factors that play into the decisions too.
In other words - chin up. Que sera, sera, but never let your job status lead you to believe you are not a great teacher. There are many other factors that play into the decisions too.
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:04 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: What to do if your family doesn't want to go?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16197
Re: What to do if your family doesn't want to go?
Depends where you're heading. He can probably pick up some tutoring work in most countries, depending on his education. Plenty of people have non-teaching spouses - it's not often a deal breaker.
You also don't say what his current job is. Again, depending on where you are, he might be able to continue...
You also don't say what his current job is. Again, depending on where you are, he might be able to continue...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:01 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Qingdao
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28707
Re: Qingdao
Just got an invitation to interview with YCIS Qingdao. Any up-to-date info? The salary quoted is way higher than what has been mentioned on here. Max entry is US$82k rising to US$100k with paid accommodation and 20% tax. Is this misleading? Can someone comment on the pollution levels there (not in relation to China but in relation to healthy living)? Thanks.
- Thu Jan 15, 2015 5:51 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Marian Baker School, Costa Rica
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3951
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: visiting schools in person
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9711
Re: visiting schools in person
I always visit schools where possible and it has never been viewed as anything but positive by the management. Usually it is by appointment beforehand, but I have found myself within the proximity of a school and just dropped by. They are sometimes a little taken aback but (perhaps as I tend to focus on schools I've done a bit of research on and I consider 'good'), they don't have a problem with it.
Not saying this would be the case everywhere but the worst reaction I've had is, 'You'll have to wait for a bit as there's nobody available to show you around at the moment." That time I had to wait 15 minutes...
Not saying this would be the case everywhere but the worst reaction I've had is, 'You'll have to wait for a bit as there's nobody available to show you around at the moment." That time I had to wait 15 minutes...
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:25 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Marian Baker School, Costa Rica
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3951
Marian Baker School, Costa Rica
Anyone got any advice or information on working here?
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:51 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Critique my resume?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6660
Re: Critique my resume?
I wouldn't recommend posting your CV online for many reasons. If you'd like someone to critique it, I'd recommend you choose a number of posters on the forum (whose views you respect) and PM them to send it privately.
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:59 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: India
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9023
Re: Chennai, India
Which problems exactly?
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:59 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Dulwich College Shanghai
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7243
Re: Dulwich College Shanghai
What's location like given the pollution? Better or worse than other areas of the city or is it all the same?
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:57 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: IGB International School in KL Malaysia
- Replies: 4
- Views: 28739
Re: IGB International School in KL Malaysia
Any updates?