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- Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:43 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Exiting Singapore?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 47703
Re: Exiting Singapore?
Oh, I think there are sweet spots but everyone has different standards and expectations so mine might not be yours. At one time in my career I would have jumped on a job in Singapore but I don't think I would now.
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Exiting Singapore?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 47703
Re: Exiting Singapore?
The expat packages are becoming fewer as companies replace executives with local hires, ones who may not be as likely to send their kids to international schools.
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:24 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: package in china
- Replies: 14
- Views: 28290
Re: package in china
I think the salary is probably right on for a first year at school, but the housing allowance seems a bit low for someone with a family so the provided accommodation might be a better bet.
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:50 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Telling the kids
- Replies: 42
- Views: 73361
Re: Telling the kids
PsyGuy
So what is your point? My point is kids, and often their parents, don't know this and it is a let down when they go home and many are ho hum about their exciting experiences. It can be a very disappointing.
Having said that, we have made some good friends at home based on our similar experiences.
So what is your point? My point is kids, and often their parents, don't know this and it is a let down when they go home and many are ho hum about their exciting experiences. It can be a very disappointing.
Having said that, we have made some good friends at home based on our similar experiences.
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:03 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Telling the kids
- Replies: 42
- Views: 73361
Re: Telling the kids
Another thought, my kids found it the most difficult when they went home and nobody really cared where they had been or they had done. That was a big letdown.
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:41 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Telling the kids
- Replies: 42
- Views: 73361
Re: Telling the kids
Some good advice, but in the end all kids are different and will process the move in different ways. I have taken the same three kids overseas on three different occasions and have nine different stories to tell. Its not going to be a bed of roses but in the end you are giving your children an invaluable lesson in how to adopt to change. As long as you are going with a positive attitude and are an understanding and supportive parent, I don't see how you can go wrong. Good luck with your move, embrace it and it will be great.
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Return Flight Expectation for Infant dependent
- Replies: 28
- Views: 50313
Re: Return Flight Expectation for Infant dependent
Ask for it. In the end what do you have to lose, it's not like you're getting anything now.
- Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:51 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Air Pollution Data
- Replies: 0
- Views: 135029
Air Pollution Data
If you are interested in air pollution data, here is a source of information
https://www.stateofglobalair.org/data
https://www.stateofglobalair.org/data
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:15 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: China and pollution...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 59747
Re: China and pollution...
As if we really know what we are eating or drinking in the United States.
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:32 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: China and pollution...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 59747
Re: China and pollution...
Yes the pollution in China can be bad and probably will be for the foreseeable future, however at least the country is moving in the right direction and change for the better is visible; unlike the USA where the current administration is apparently trying to rewind the clock to the time when environmental regulations were far and few between and fossil fuels reigned supreme.
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:56 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shanghai: Which District is better
- Replies: 22
- Views: 41078
Re: Shanghai: Which District is better
Until you actually get sick and need those days.
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:35 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shanghai: Which District is better
- Replies: 22
- Views: 41078
Re: Shanghai: Which District is better
PsyGuy wrote:
> @SJ
>
> Id rather live further from work and then say I cant get there and using a sick day
> I would otherwise not use. At the least I can get a later start, have a relaxed
> cup of coffee and watch the rain fall.
In fact, having experienced both living within the school bubble and downtown Shanghai, I agree with you. However, you would burn through your sick days in no time. Spending time in transit is a way of life here in Shanghai, which is why the upcoming CNY holiday is such a relief as folks leave town and the elevated highways empty.
> @SJ
>
> Id rather live further from work and then say I cant get there and using a sick day
> I would otherwise not use. At the least I can get a later start, have a relaxed
> cup of coffee and watch the rain fall.
In fact, having experienced both living within the school bubble and downtown Shanghai, I agree with you. However, you would burn through your sick days in no time. Spending time in transit is a way of life here in Shanghai, which is why the upcoming CNY holiday is such a relief as folks leave town and the elevated highways empty.
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:48 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: question about professional development in intl schools
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15504
Re: question about professional development in intl schools
Certainly some PD is required as a classroom teacher, particularly in the ES at our school. However, this doesn't happen very often in the secondary school where PD is generally a choice and teachers can go years without any, other than what is offered at staff meetings by their admin or coaches.
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:01 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: 2017 Fair Diaries?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 98971
Re: 2017 Fair Diaries?
As a former BC teacher myself I thought you might find this article interesting
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news ... -to-surrey
Good luck with your job search, and in the end the only people you have to satisfy are you and your family.
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news ... -to-surrey
Good luck with your job search, and in the end the only people you have to satisfy are you and your family.
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:02 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shanghai: Which District is better
- Replies: 22
- Views: 41078
Re: Shanghai: Which District is better
It doesn't really matter but cutting through the Convention Center doesn't make sense in any context. Shanghai has a marvelous modern subway system that is constantly growing. However, at this point in time using it to commute from downtown and the FFR to schools (SAS, BISS, SSIS, WCIS) in western Minhang district and Qingpu is not a viable option unless you have a great deal of time and patience. They are just beginning the process of building a tunnel that will probably make it possible, but tunnel completion isn't expected for several years.