I was recruited on the internet and ESOL has met every agreement on the contract. Very professional.

Thanks for the reply, Scribe. I will let this year's contriution ride like you did. I think I can get into a retirement program in this country trough a
local bank.

I am getting a 5% matching to invest as I want. I am putting it into a Roth IRA. So what Schley said about not being able to contribute to an IRA scares me. Where did you get that info? I figured that because I file an income tax return that I can contribute to a Roth. This is "after tax" money and I am claiming the salary-- I just get an exemption. Why wouldn't it be just like any other exemption? Anyway, I will keep contributing until they stop me.

I teach at American International School in Egypt and I recommend it highly.

I know that Egypt requires 3 years of experience for a work permit. The alternative is to come into the country on a tourist visa, which costs $15 dollars at the airport, and go to work. Upon leaving the country for the summer, you will have to pay a fine (about $100) for staying longer than the 90 day tourist visa allows. You will get your third year in. The school can then write you a letter and get you a work permit before entering the country for the following year. I am going through this because the school I am at did not get me a work permit! Are you in Egypt? If so, this should work.