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by Lastname_Z
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: TES Community forums are now gone
Replies: 25
Views: 43653

Re: TES Community forums are now gone

In terms of where people will move to... I wonder if reddit will become more popular. There already is an International Teachers subreddit on there. I actually think reddit is perfect for international teachers to talk and I'm surprised more don't use it.

It has anonymity and it's too big of a company to be bullied by international schools the way ISR or TES can.
by Lastname_Z
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Competitiveness in 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 16725

Re: Competitiveness in 2020

I agree with everything you said. I never thought that IE is finished and host nationals will be a key driver of IE in the future.

I was just saying that I think Tier 1/2 schools (that primarily cater to expats) will struggle with enrolment during Covid and the post-Covid transition. However, it might also be the case that these schools will simply get filled with locals.
by Lastname_Z
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Competitiveness in 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 16725

Re: Reply

PsyGuy wrote:
> @Lastname_Z
>
> I dont see that happening. First, your going to have embassy kids. Second,
> just because a task can be done remotely doesnt mean its the optimal way of
> doing it.
>
> Most expats arent rich, not by western standards, they are well off and
> have some affluence, but for the most part rich doesnt describe it.

I am not talking about western standards. I am talking about the standards of whatever developing/newly industrialized country the expat is in (e.g. China, Thailand, India, etc).

And in the case of remote vs. not remote. There are now way more educated locals in a country than there was in the past. Many of them can do what an expat can for less money.

There aren't enough embassy kids to fill out all the international schools that currently exist (even just the Tier 1 IS).
by Lastname_Z
Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Cover letter length
Replies: 14
Views: 13741

Re: Cover letter length

I have a follow-up question to this. How do you cut everything down to one page for resume? I've never been able to do it.
by Lastname_Z
Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Competitiveness in 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 16725

Re: Competitiveness in 2020

Also, school enrolment (particularly in schools with expats) will probably be lower in IE than it's ever been. It might stay low as well.

Most multinational companies post-Covid have realized that much of the work high-paid expats do can be done from the main office, or they can hire someone local to do it for cheaper.

With Covid encouraging work-from-home situations and less business travel, and the education of people in developing countries increasing, I think the age of rich expats is slowly coming to an end.

This is all definitely going to affect competition.
by Lastname_Z
Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Competitiveness in 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 16725

Re: Competitiveness in 2020

Zebra750 wrote:
> @Psyguy - you'll have to forgive me as some of your abbreviations I'm not
> privy to. What's IE & DT?
>
> Out of curiosity - for those who are answering my questions.
> I'm wondering whether it's worth it to take a job at an IB institution
> stateside, or to remain at my current school for next year if there aren't
> really that many appetizing opportunities abroad. (That is to say, offers -
> but in places or in schools that are not really first choices)
>
> Or is it significantly better to have another international placement over
> a stateside one?
>
> Thanks again.

I can only go based on what I've seen with other teachers, but teaching domestically (whether that's the US, UK, Australia, Canada, etc) seems to put you ahead of teachers with only international experience.

The teachers I know who taught domestically first moved up very quickly in IT (including positions in Tier 1 schools). One person I met taught Middle School for three years in Boston and got a Middle School position at Shanghai American School (which is pretty huge).
by Lastname_Z
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Making decisions on schools based on Covid?
Replies: 9
Views: 12116

Making decisions on schools based on Covid?

Are any of you making decisions about schools to go to based on Covid?

For example, it seems that many of the Gulf States (e.g. UAE, Qatar) and some East Asian nations (e.g. SK, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore) have dealt with Covid pretty successfully (especially compared to places like Europe and the US).

Normally, the ME and mainland China are not seen as desirable (outside of making coin). Does the covid situation impact your decision in whether to go to these places? Do you think there will be more applicants trying to get to China and the ME than Europe because of the Covid numbers?

I've decided to take a break from IT for awhile so this doesn't impact me either way, but I'm curious to hear people's thoughts.
by Lastname_Z
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What is your favourite 'thing' to teach and why?
Replies: 9
Views: 9056

Re: What is your favourite 'thing' to teach and why?

[quote=unsure post_id=60352 time=1607710788 user_id=234654]
my favourite thing to teach ?

Students

I never understood those that go into admin to get away from the kids. In my view, they're what makes the job worth doing - if I'd wanted an office job, I'd have gone into banking/IT like my college roomies and earned a lot lot more.

They still think that I'm mad for going into teaching.
[/quote]

I'm pretty sure most people go into admin for the money (especially in IT) rather than to get away from the students, especially since it's important to have a retirement plan if you do IT for the long haul.
by Lastname_Z
Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:21 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Moving from China to Europe - advice???
Replies: 51
Views: 48980

Re: Moving from China to Europe - advice???

While I agree it's possible to save money in Europe, I think many of you are severely understating the ability to budget as a major factor. I don't think budgeting is a skill that most international teachers possess. In the most 3rd tier of schools in China you don't really need to know how to budget in order to save.

The people I know that haven't come away with less than $20,000 by the end of the year actively sought ways to spend their money and led extremely lavish lifestyles for international school teachers (or teachers in general).

Otherwise, saving is pretty effortless in China (and I imagine the ME being the same for different reasons) and doesn't require much budgeting ability.
by Lastname_Z
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: ISS, Search or both? Bangkok 2020
Replies: 66
Views: 61329

Re: ISS, Search or both? Bangkok 2020

I'll just add my two cents on the issue. I think that Search definitely has a higher ceiling when it comes to school tiers, but it also has a lower floor. With ISS-Schrole I've got a bit more of a guarantee that I won't end up at a school that's a mess. I'm pretty new in my career (5 years) so I don't mind going from where I am now to a school that's bottom to upper 2nd tier.

If there are any top-tier schools with positions open in my subject I can often message those schools' HR departments directly anyway.
by Lastname_Z
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Tech Free
Replies: 9
Views: 11637

Re: Tech Free

None. This tech free movement isn't gaining enough traction for it to become a big influence.

Kids as young as 6 are already being exposed to coding concepts. Coding during primary age is more likely to become mainstream (if it isn't already).
by Lastname_Z
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Would you make this move?
Replies: 12
Views: 14063

Re: Would you make this move?

Anywhere outside of China or India, there is no reason to be concerned about Air Quality. Don't think of that as a reason to not go to Thailand.
by Lastname_Z
Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:16 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Tips for Leadership
Replies: 37
Views: 40257

Re: Tips for Leadership

wrldtrvlr123 wrote:
> Recognize that you are losing it and becoming the thing you (or at least
> most of us) hate if you find yourself doing or saying any of the following:
>
> -Calling a teacher in and asking them if they are "happy", and/or
> telling them they are being too negative, without offering any details or
> context
>

This one is a big one I've seen. Negativity can have good reasons sometimes and it should be addressed.
by Lastname_Z
Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:15 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Tips for Leadership
Replies: 37
Views: 40257

Re: Tips for Leadership

sid wrote:
> I disagree about waiting and seeing. Sometimes yes, but other times there
> are things going on that are plain and simple bad for kids and need to
> change. I will not wait on those. Nor am I here to do things for teachers.
> I’m here to do things for kids. I want teachers to be happy and supported
> too, but first come the kids.
> No apologies.
> There is plenty I can and will do for teachers. Lots. Teachers need a fair
> shake, resources to do their jobs, support in balancing work and life and
> family, a listening ear, decent contracts, good working conditions, faith
> that they will be treated right, and I do my best to give that. But I’m
> here, first and foremost, for the kids.

I would think supported teachers will naturally support the students (with guidance for less experienced teachers). Trickle-down effect and all.
by Lastname_Z
Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Tips for Leadership
Replies: 37
Views: 40257

Re: Tips for Leadership

expatscot wrote:

> Don't go in with all the initiatives you ran in your last school so successfully.

This is probably the biggest make that even well-intentioned good admin do.