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Montanaland · Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Location: Bakken Oil Field

Met her 2.5yrs ago in her last year of Grad school (education) and she just got laid off from her first job.. 1yr term assignment at my old high school teaching english (9th/10th grade) The school district didn't bring her back (budget reasons) and she has had 3 interviews in Wy and ID..but no job offers.

I keep telling her not to worry as she will get picked up somewhere.. do you all agree or have any suggestions where she can make 3-5k overseas? She also has taught in London for 2 months where she obtained a Tesol cert.

Thanks in advance!

mtland

Sashadroogie · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

Sorry to her that. Tell her to come to Russia! Plenty of little 'uns who need teaching.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

I'm sorry to hear about your gf's situation. Asking where someone can "make 3-5k" is not exactly a good way of putting it.

1. I assume Wy is Wyoming and ID is Idaho, so that makes her American?
2. Asking about US dollar amounts is valid only for work in the U.S.
3. Making vs. saving are two different things. Are you saying she needs to be able to save (or have available to spend on something) the equivalent US$3000-5000 per month?

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

Referring to your title: do reassure her that in the current economic climate, it is quite common for lots of people. I know rationally she will know this, but nevertheless the reassurance will help, because people do start to take it personally, even if that sounds irrational. It's a miserable experience.

choudoufu · Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 3325 Location: Mao-berry, PRC

i'm not sure that going overseas is good advice for someone
having a breakdown.

if anything, it will double or triple the stress.

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

Russia having been mentioned in this thread, I'm not sure that it is the ideal place for somebody feeling on edge, as people can find this part of Europe rather alien and I've heard it said that it is not a good place for people who are already feeling depressed.

On the other hand, the feeling of being back at work and being needed can be a rather useful therapy. In general, parents and students tend to appreciate your efforts (well, most of them).

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:17 am Post subject:

If she is really having a breakdown, in the literal sense, then no teaching job anywhere would be advisable. If, she is just doing her nut in frustration in her efforts to find a job, then yes, come to Russia! Join the party!

The Internationalist · Joined: 26 May 2012 Posts: 110

Middle East

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

I wouldn't recommend the Mid East until she gets more experience. It's also not for the faint of heart. However, Asia, especially SK, might be well-suited for her. Also, if she's a US citizen, she might try the DoDEA (http://www.dodea.edu/home/).

Montanaland · Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Location: Bakken Oil Field

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

johnslat · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

Dear spiral78,

To help Montanaland out, regarding the country that can't be named here, let me ask if you think that would be a good "Career" ("almost a homophone" alert) move.

Regards,
John

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Dear Johnslat:

Good point. No, probably not.
It would only be preferable to the non-career move of hanging about with a pair of cats and having one's rent paid by a boyfriend. In terms of paying off loans, could work - but so far as an enhancement on a resume/CV, absolutely not!

Montanaland's own advice to her, to accept any position in any state, would be better in terms of career. I presume you'd agree?

cau
spiral

johnslat · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:01 am Post subject:

Dear spiral78,

You presume correctly Very Happy

Regards,
John

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

Hey Montanaland

Your ID says that you are a Fuel truck operator in the Bakken. If so, you must be aware that they are doing lots and lots of hiring in the Bakken area - and also for K-12 teachers. Has she applied there?

VS
(and why are you here on a board for ESL/EFL teachers? Are you doing English for Fracking? Cool

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