Sent my revised contract into the school. Baring anything crazy that should seal the deal.
Still working on getting the house cleaned up and ready to rent.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Today 6/24/12 I received contract version 2, and it's much more fair. The recruiter must have received more than one comment on the contracts, because there were more than just my changes.
I have one more question, so we'll see what happens.
I guess I'll need to start a new blog with a new name soon! :)
I have one more question, so we'll see what happens.
I guess I'll need to start a new blog with a new name soon! :)
Monday, June 11, 2012
Well things have changed! The interviews with the school that Teach Away hooked me up with have been delayed yet again! They keep blaming the US Embassy, sounds logical but I can't wait much longer. In the mean time I have looked elsewhere. I filled out applications with two other recruiters.
Fast forward two-three weeks, I received an offer letter from a private school in Dubai!
My interview with this school was via Skype at midnight! The next morning I woke up to an offer letter and a request for a recorded sample lesson. Since I'm already out of my classroom in my local high school I was forced to create an mini classroom in my home office. So I created a short lesson and recorded it and uploaded to youtube. I sent the link to school and that was it.
At this time I'm waiting for my contract to arrive.
I've been changing my research from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Dubai is even more "Americanized" than Abu Dhabi.
Important things to me to find right away:
Gym (with Zumba and Yoga): Looks like FitnessFirst is my only option for a good selection of classes. It's expensive though!
Vehicle: To rent or buy? Seems like if I commit to stay in Dubai for the two years, it's cheaper to buy. I'd want a 4x4 so I can check out the dunes and off road as much as possible. Gas isn't an issue, it's VERY cheap.
Church: I've already found 3 Christian churches to pick from, that's just using the Internet... I'm sure once I'm there are more to pick from.
I'm looking forward to get over there!!!
Fast forward two-three weeks, I received an offer letter from a private school in Dubai!
My interview with this school was via Skype at midnight! The next morning I woke up to an offer letter and a request for a recorded sample lesson. Since I'm already out of my classroom in my local high school I was forced to create an mini classroom in my home office. So I created a short lesson and recorded it and uploaded to youtube. I sent the link to school and that was it.
At this time I'm waiting for my contract to arrive.
I've been changing my research from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Dubai is even more "Americanized" than Abu Dhabi.
Important things to me to find right away:
Gym (with Zumba and Yoga): Looks like FitnessFirst is my only option for a good selection of classes. It's expensive though!
Vehicle: To rent or buy? Seems like if I commit to stay in Dubai for the two years, it's cheaper to buy. I'd want a 4x4 so I can check out the dunes and off road as much as possible. Gas isn't an issue, it's VERY cheap.
Church: I've already found 3 Christian churches to pick from, that's just using the Internet... I'm sure once I'm there are more to pick from.
I'm looking forward to get over there!!!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Got another email today from my TA adviser with the actual details of my interview.
It's downtown, but just off the expressway so that won't be bad at all. She also resent me all the paperwork regarding the institution and the expectations of the position.
My nerves are hyper active!!!
Also not related, received a call from a local high school. Decision time!
It's downtown, but just off the expressway so that won't be bad at all. She also resent me all the paperwork regarding the institution and the expectations of the position.
My nerves are hyper active!!!
Also not related, received a call from a local high school. Decision time!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sitting here during the last few days of work, trying to find something to do.
The last update I received from TA was that my interview is on June 12th. A few days ago I got another email stating they want the math teachers to also be ok teaching Physics. That shouldn't be a problem, but it's been a while since I've looked at Physics materials.
In the mean time I've applied with other recruiters and websites. Just playing the waiting game now.
The last update I received from TA was that my interview is on June 12th. A few days ago I got another email stating they want the math teachers to also be ok teaching Physics. That shouldn't be a problem, but it's been a while since I've looked at Physics materials.
In the mean time I've applied with other recruiters and websites. Just playing the waiting game now.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Well today I tried to collect all my documents, and scanning everything for the digital copies.
Went to print my finger print results, and learned the hard way that once you view the results they are destroyed. Which means if you look at them quickly, and then go back to print them later they are not there! That's very bad! So I'm forced to pay again, and go get them done again. That's an expensive mistake. Oh well, live and learn.
Went to print my finger print results, and learned the hard way that once you view the results they are destroyed. Which means if you look at them quickly, and then go back to print them later they are not there! That's very bad! So I'm forced to pay again, and go get them done again. That's an expensive mistake. Oh well, live and learn.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Spent an hour or so getting my copies made.
I actually used the color copier here at work to make all the copies I needed. Great quality came out of that machine. :)
Went to do my finger prints with the TA recommended provider, I was in and out quickly and the results (NO RECORDS FOUND) were in my inbox that evening. While at the finger print place, I noticed they also did passport photos so I had my picture taken also. Since losing so much weight since my original passport photo I look a lot different!
I also received a letter today from my principal (that I requested) giving my dates of employment.
Really just need to scan everything for digital copies, and also print and have my teaching certificate notarized.
Also learned today that another employee from my school has applied with TA, and has already received their contract! I may know someone in Abu Dhabi before I even get there!
I actually used the color copier here at work to make all the copies I needed. Great quality came out of that machine. :)
Went to do my finger prints with the TA recommended provider, I was in and out quickly and the results (NO RECORDS FOUND) were in my inbox that evening. While at the finger print place, I noticed they also did passport photos so I had my picture taken also. Since losing so much weight since my original passport photo I look a lot different!
I also received a letter today from my principal (that I requested) giving my dates of employment.
Really just need to scan everything for digital copies, and also print and have my teaching certificate notarized.
Also learned today that another employee from my school has applied with TA, and has already received their contract! I may know someone in Abu Dhabi before I even get there!
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