Sounds familiar, heard similar rumblings about an elite school in SE Asia. By writing a review, you will be saving a lot of grief for many folks who think elite schools are all roses and sunshine, which are truly not.

@ booboo14
Your answer is useful and I appreciate it. I guess it's all about trade-offs and requires some luck to end up in the right school or country or even both.

With rising housing costs, heightened pollution and kids tuition being taxed in many parts of Asia, would you consider moving to Eastern or Western Europe for your next job?

As educators, we all understand the critical importance of good behavior for effective learning. What measures has your school's leadership undertaken to reinforce positive behavior and compliance with rules? Please do not name any specific schools.

- What do you not miss about your old school/situation?
Covering lessons of absentee teachers and serving on umpteen committees, but I do miss compassion and humanity towards students and colleagues at my old school.

- What is your favorite thing about your new school/situation?
Low taxes and cost of living

- What advice would you give to colleagues who might be not sure about moving on, but know it is probably better for their emotional/mental health?

Don't move on in a rush. You might end up in a situation worse than where you are now both psychologically and financially. If the admin promises something major during an interview, ask them to put it in the contract. Ask questions about small things related to support systems, PD budget, curriculum, assessment, grade inflation, parental pressure, attitudes of counsellors and middle leaders (some of them are real bullies), etc. as these issues will affect your daily well being than the pay check.

Is there an accredited and inexpensive EdD that is completely online and can be done in three years? Thanks.

People fleeing China and a host of other countries are making the search process quite competitive. Good schools are taking their sweet time to find the right fit. Math/physics/comp sci teachers I know of have already signed their new contracts.

Math / Physics
Personal favorite: Calculus by Michael Spivak (not for the faint-hearted)

Define worth. If you are an IB HL math and/or physics/computer science teacher or a teaching couple with stellar CVs and over 10 yrs of experience, you might stand a chance. For a single teacher who mostly worked at lower end schools and not so impressive CV may not have a great outcome. It all comes down to who you are and what you can offer. Again, veteran math and physics teachers rarely attend job fairs. They sign new contracts way before the job fairs.

There is a great sense of entitlement resulting from position, pay check, job security, school reputation, and being buddies with executive leadership. Ivy League professors and administrators have greater humility than these guys. Had a similar experience myself many moons ago when I interviewed for a junior admin position with a Lasallian catholic school in SG. The guy had half his shirt unbuttoned with his feet on the table and was yawning throughout the interview. Sources say the guy now runs a school in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

100 - 200K GBP per annum depending on the school size, responsibilities, your credentials, and experience. As per the new UAE labor law, the contract length can't exceed 3 years.

Will let you know if my former colleague leaves @FF. Meanwhile, polish that attitude.

Back to the U.S. or SE Asia

My question is about a serious energy crisis, European banks going under (Credit Suisse and a couple of others, too), a major drop in enrolment/related pay cut, and serious depreciation of CHF/Euro (similar to the 2008 financial crisis in US and Asia). A former colleague is reconsidering his stay in a W-European country fearing this situation that might unfold in a year or two.

With inflation on the rise and looming uncertainty, how are teachers stationed in Europe planning their next move? Do you like to stay put or thinking of relocating else where?