Unlike the Singaporean teacher who started this discussion thread, I'm a 32-year old former teacher. I have a First in English from University College London, received my teaching diploma here in Singapore, and taught gcse English and Literature for 2 years in a local secondary school before my hiatus began: 3 years in public policy as a consultant to primary schools and another 3 years as a cook.
The wisdom in the forum suggests that IB certification is a waste of resources so I assume I should try to find a job at a bottom-tier international school here in Singapore to get my 2 years of IB experience under my belt before I even try to go overseas. What do you think?