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robbievienna · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 15

Crud.
So, I had been working at an Emirati military base teaching English. I was there all of three weeks. We got our gate passes earlier this week, and mine was just revoked today. I guess one of the military officers here spoke with an officer at the Sabis Military High School, where I taught last year... Sabis seems to have enough wasta that they can get people blacklisted.

Crud.
Anyway, I'm sitting here in Dubai, and need to find a position ASAP. While I'd prefer teaching languages (any European language at this point), I'll consider any legal position. Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, whatever.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Does anyone know of a reputable school that is hiring now?

Thanks!

robbievienna · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 15

Oh... obviously, private messages about job leads are appreciated; anyone wanting to discuss the day's events is free to post in the thread.

Thanks!

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject:

Wow! I guess that that makes your U.S. tax question a bit...moot! No one here can tell you anything without some info as to quals and experience. Pls. be more specific...

NCTBA

littleoldlady · Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 286 Location: knitting heaven

Will you hunt for me NCTBA - I really, really wanna work in Saudi. Laughing

That is, of course, if we are buddies Laughing

robbievienna · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 15

Good point: thanks!
* MA in foreign language education
* Teaching certificate (US)
* Around five years teaching (HS, university, adult ed, and some experience during grad school)
* Languages include: English (native), French, German, some Spanish

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:59 am Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:44 am Post subject:

rv- Check out the ADEC program. A word of warning, tho, being on a blacklist may very well extend beyond the military...

NCTBA

robbievienna · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 15

Yah... I was with the S****/C******** schools last year. They have enough wasta that I, and all of the other survivors/refugees were blacklisted through ADEC. I had great interviews with GEMS, Nord Anglia, etc., but as soon as they heard me say that my previous school had been run by S****, their voices fell. They submitted my name to ADEC, but the Ministry never approved me.

From what I've heard people who have taught with S**** can't find other academic jobs here, which is why I moved to teaching for a US company agency contracting to the local military. I'm wondering if it's worthy trying to transition to a non-teaching position here. I do like the area, and I would like to stay, despite all the ... obvious problems locally.

Stinks, doesn't it?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

You could try Oman... though the money isn't as good.

VS