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by chilagringa
Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:49 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Africa with small kids
Replies: 49
Views: 77680

Re: Africa with small kids

PsyGuy wrote:
> Africa is a third world country

This is a bit much, even for you.
by chilagringa
Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Africa with small kids
Replies: 49
Views: 77680

Re: Africa with small kids

If I had kids a bit older, maybe 10+ I would love to live in lots of places in Africa with them. Really small kids I would probably be a bit more concerned about malaria, so I might prefer to go to higher altitude places like Nairobi or Addis... Then again, I'm not a doctor ;)
by chilagringa
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Questions about entering Administration...
Replies: 8
Views: 18582

Re: Questions about entering Administration...

Yeah, that's some really bizarre ageism. Of course people get better as they get more experience, assuming they actually care about their job. If your statement is correct, I might as well keel over and die at 40, which will be when I have ten years of experience.
by chilagringa
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Shooting @ Colegio Americano de Noroeste
Replies: 1
Views: 4090

Shooting @ Colegio Americano de Noroeste

So, there's been a school shooting (by a student, nothing to do with the drug war) at Colegio Americano de Noroeste. If anyone on the forum works there, I hope you're okay. I didn't realize these types of American-style student shootings every happened in international schools.
by chilagringa
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Firing
Replies: 15
Views: 32167

Re: Firing

Oh my goodness that is so dodgy.
by chilagringa
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Firing
Replies: 15
Views: 32167

Re: Firing

You're right, not having a contract extended isn't really the same thing, and that wasn't what I was talking about, but now that I think about it, isn't that a soft form of firing?
by chilagringa
Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Firing
Replies: 15
Views: 32167

Firing

Hello, here is my curiosity of the day:

How often does your school fire people? Is it a common occurrence at your school? When it happens, is it usually deserved? Is it a reflection of poor hiring practices, or low teacher support?

At both international schools I've worked for, one third tier, one first, both in Latin America, firing seemed quite common. More often than not it is understandable, although usually I feel like it could have been avoided by hiring someone better (ie more expensive / experienced / qualified / better references) to begin with.

I'm not worried myself, as all indicators say I'm respected here, but it does lead to slightly low morale. Thoughts?
by chilagringa
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Updates from Bangkok
Replies: 38
Views: 66888

Re: Updates from Bangkok

Yes, my school also gives a week off for recruiting. My school is lower tier one or upper tier two, probably.
by chilagringa
Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Forums about Teaching (classroom, not recruitment)
Replies: 4
Views: 9485

Re: Forums about Teaching (classroom, not recruitment)

Maybe the powers that be at ISR could add it as a third forum. Could be interesting...
by chilagringa
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: University faculty transitioning to international schools
Replies: 5
Views: 7707

Re: University faculty transitioning to international school

A lot of people I know who transitioned from university to K-12 couldn't hack it. Some could, though! Just stay open to the fact that it's a totally different game.
by chilagringa
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Cameroon and Ethiopa
Replies: 68
Views: 170064

Re: Cameroon and Ethiopa

Fun fact: Africa is a continent with over 50 countries, with variety as wide as Russia to Spain in Europe, or Japan to Sri Lanka. There are some countries in Africa that would require an armed escort, but most do not.
by chilagringa
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What is your recruitment scorecard for 2017/18?
Replies: 29
Views: 57576

Re: What is your recruitment scorecard for 2017/18?

How would you figure it out?

Then again, if anyone I work with is on this forum (I don't... think so) I think I'm distinctive enough that they could figure me out. Shoot!
by chilagringa
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Bogota vs. Dubai
Replies: 7
Views: 12045

Re: Bogota vs. Dubai

Ha! The first time I've agreed with certain people.

If you are single, go to Bogota. Latin America is great for dating for both men and women.
by chilagringa
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Countries where age discrimination is not a thing
Replies: 15
Views: 35287

Re: Countries where age discrimination is not a thing

México as long as you START under 60. You can continue working after that. In general Latin America seems to respect older teachers... As long as you're not a super expensive hire.