I've been to Shanghai and Bangkok more times than I can count. I think they are both great postings for families with two children. However, Bangkok would be my preference. Food safety - there is a better selection of food and it is generally more fresh in Bangkok. Both have tons of truly excellent ...

I've been on ISR for roughly a decade. I've probably read just about every review ever posted. From what I've found, there are only two schools that consistently get superlative positive reviews. One is in Switzerland and the other is in China.

In case the original poster is not aware, the Chinese gov does not allow Chinese passport holders to enroll in international school programs, and "Intl' divisions" of local schools that serve mostly local students. If the Intl' Schools could enroll local students, it would be a dream situation, and ...

Put the books Getting to Yes and Difficult Conversations on your summer reading list. These books have given me tools to have constructive conversations on difficult topics with colleagues and bosses. In both situations I've been complimented on how tough situations were handled.

Its quite subjective, but for me independent schools in the US are also a great source of inspiration. A short list of more progressive schools for me would include: Punaho, for teaching staff quality and training Harker, for their entrepreneurship program KIPP for working with disadvantaged youth C...

Joe30, you are correct. But also keep in mind that exchange rates are likely to have the biggest impact on how much teacher working in China can save. Based on large macro trends that take place over the course of years, it's a pretty good bet to say that the RMB will continue to devalue vs the USD....

Thanks to everyone who responded. It really highlighted what I have already been in the process of accepting. With a child in the picture, it becomes more important to have some type of home base.

when I started international teaching, during summer I would travel for a few weeks and then go home to be with friends and family. Now that I have a small child, it's a lot harder to deal with long flights and hop from house to house all summer. I'm thinking about buying or renting a house somewher...

I think snow beaver is correct. For intl teachers real estate investments will lag behind self managed index fund strategies. The main disadvantage is that international teachers cannot self manage their own properties when they are gone. Finding new tenants, fixing broken doors, etc, all need to be...

I think this is a great topic. I currently live in a big city, but would love to live somewhere that leant itself to a more active lifestyle. A couple of thoughts on earlier comments in this thread. Last year, I talked to a husband and wife team who work in the PNG mining school that was mentioned e...

Great list by Martella!

I might add
Saigon south
UNIS Hanoi

5000 a year doesn't seem like a livable wage. I would look for a better offer, and save my money for a Maldives vacation.

5000 usd per month - 60K a year seems like it would be pretty good. If you scuba dive, I would seriously consider this offer.

> 1. What is career advancement or goals to you? Do you just aim to become a better > teacher? leadership? admin? landing at a top school? For me, career advancement is professional, personal, and financial. Professionally, I'd like to continue to hone my craft, do my best, and benefit those I work ...

PsyGuy wrote: > I believe at some level all ITs/DTs have a similar motivation. This gave me a laugh. That may be your perspective, but wow, we live with different perspectives my friend. Where I live, the huge majority of ITs love what they do, and work their butts off because they are empowered to ...