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- Sat May 05, 2012 12:21 pm
- Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
- Topic: Why are PMs disabled on this board?
- Replies: 20
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- Sat May 05, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Needed: Advice for troubled teaching couple
- Replies: 14
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As psyguy says, what does the contract explicitly state? There should be language as to what will happen in the event of a breach. Generally it's paying back some of the airfare/settling in allowance or maybe some of the salary. I'd say some countries might be easier for a relationship where there is some "gray area." But a country with a massive narco-war and gang activity is probably not one of them.
- Thu May 03, 2012 11:18 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How do you like your health insurance?
- Replies: 4
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AETNA worldwide is fantastic. I think any school that only offers local/regional coverage is really being chintzy. I get 100% back on doctor's visits, limited coverage of non-essential treatments and a tax rebate on any prescription purchases.
One thing that does tend to happen though is that doctors tend to over-prescribe medications in markets where drugs are relatively cheap (ie, anywhere outside the US.) I just spent $20 on a visit and $200 on drugs for a minor respiratory infection.
One thing that does tend to happen though is that doctors tend to over-prescribe medications in markets where drugs are relatively cheap (ie, anywhere outside the US.) I just spent $20 on a visit and $200 on drugs for a minor respiratory infection.
- Wed May 02, 2012 8:10 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Diplomatic Privileges?
- Replies: 13
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Diplomatic Privileges?
Aside from Anglo American St Petes/Moscow, what other schools extend diplomatic status to teaching staff? ie, special passports, visa rules, maybe special legal status? Just curious.
- Tue May 01, 2012 4:36 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Beijing information
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19861
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:01 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: American School of Marrakesh
- Replies: 10
- Views: 26449
It's reputation is not good.
One would think that with the high concentration of expats in the city and Morocco's growing strength as a regional player things might be a bit better. It is solidy for-profit. Teachers are underpaid, housed in dumps and left with few resources. They recruit at Bethesda and offer one-year contracts. The reviews on ISR are not flattering. I have a contact teaching there now that I would be happy to put anyone in touch with if PM's were enabled on this board.
One would think that with the high concentration of expats in the city and Morocco's growing strength as a regional player things might be a bit better. It is solidy for-profit. Teachers are underpaid, housed in dumps and left with few resources. They recruit at Bethesda and offer one-year contracts. The reviews on ISR are not flattering. I have a contact teaching there now that I would be happy to put anyone in touch with if PM's were enabled on this board.
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:27 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: N.Korea
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9224
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Life in Cairo?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28248
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:45 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Life in Cairo?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28248
Of course my intention is not to go all the way to Egypt to only hang out with Westerners. (Who would do that?) My point is places with large expat populations tend to be far more interesting that those without. A support network of people who operate at more or less at the same cultural frequency are indispensable at those inevitable times you begin to tire of the local population.
The currency issue does give me pause. If the Egyptian pound tanks, I'm screwed.
The currency issue does give me pause. If the Egyptian pound tanks, I'm screwed.
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:16 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Life in Cairo?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28248
Life in Cairo?
I have an offer at a school in Cairo. Ok package, dynamic expat community from what I can tell.
I'm on the fence considering where Egypt could be going, and especially where their currency could be going in light of the fact that I'd be paid in Egyptian pounds. I'd be curious to hear any thoughts, perspectives, musings, tirades etc. (Psyguy, I know yours already but thanks.)
I'm on the fence considering where Egypt could be going, and especially where their currency could be going in light of the fact that I'd be paid in Egyptian pounds. I'd be curious to hear any thoughts, perspectives, musings, tirades etc. (Psyguy, I know yours already but thanks.)
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How much are you on track to save this year?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21160
I think I could do better in the US on 50k. I'm single, frugal and don't have any outstanding loans, debts, payments etc. If I was in the public system in a large metropolitan area and even spending $1000/month on rent I think I'd come out on top. Step increases, pensions, etc make saving over the long-haul pretty viable and certainly more attractive since I'd like to have a family someday. If I was at a private school, I'd probably be looking at the same scenario I have now.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:59 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How much are you on track to save this year?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21160
Well, sure, I teach overseas to live a little (though I would say my primary reason is to teach a population I find eager to learn.)
But my query about savings is more on projecting just how much I might save over the long haul if I stay in i-schools. After all, this industry has very little earning potential--unless you are making a high tax-free salary. It does have significant savings potential and I'm curious to know what people are looking at this year.
But my query about savings is more on projecting just how much I might save over the long haul if I stay in i-schools. After all, this industry has very little earning potential--unless you are making a high tax-free salary. It does have significant savings potential and I'm curious to know what people are looking at this year.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:48 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How much are you on track to save this year?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21160
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: How much are you on track to save this year?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21160
How much are you on track to save this year?
When it's all said and done, when the books are balanced, when the taxes are paid (or not), how much are we looking at putting in our savings accounts this year?
I'll start: 30k of 44k salary.
I'll start: 30k of 44k salary.
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:08 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Looking for a job
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10275