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[NYC_Gal]

I haven't met him (or her, but likely him) yet, but figured something American would be nice, so ordered a big pecan pie from Tartine Bakery in Itaewon to pick up this weekend.

My principal just retired, which is sad, as he had pretty good English and was a sweet man. Anyone else doing the same for their new principal?

[Senior]

I'm probably going to. My Principal just retired too. Thankfully the new one is the VP from 2 years ago, and we are best buds.

[nautilus]

Why suck up.. Why not just let your teaching performance alone put you in good standing?

I guess a pecan pie covers your back for a year.Or so the thinking goes.

If you started a new job in the west, would you present your new boss with a bottle of bubbly? I don't think so.

[pjmancktelow]

this isnt the west though. i got my p and vp a gift when i came here (public school). it was just some crappy souvenier box of tea bags from england that cost me very little. but they loved it. totally worth the price of a pint of beer it cost me.

[Cerberus]

I did this when coming to take my job, but now with new brass coming in, I don't particularly feel any desire to give them any gifts at all. After all, I'm already here, they're the new ones

if the relationship is good or at least non cumbersome, I'll get them something if I stay at the school and fly back stateside during vacation.

or if things get off to a very good start, I'll buy them a nice (albeit overpriced, as everything is there) cake at Paris Baguette

[jugbandjames]

I was thinking about getting him a nice bottle of kentucky bourbon. That's difficult to get over there right?

[Cerberus]

[shostahoosier]

[VanIslander]

welcome to your world?

i never did when first started a job - but do when returning from a long trip

[Globutron]

Hm I should think of something. Not least because of how delayed the process has been. I'll have to get something in Dubai if I do...That's gonna cost me �1,000 I'm sure.

[jvalmer]

[wylies99]

You don't need to bring anything with you for the Principal. I hope you understand that these Principals are very wealthy and powerful people. You can't really give them anything they need. Plus, they've probably traveled to other countries. Just do your job well.

As for buying little things after trips, my advice is to give other teachers something they can use in school, like: pencils, pens, or pencil cases. Functional gifts are best and you want to give them something they will actually use.

[wylies99]

[Globutron]

I got a present because of how late I ended up being - despite none of it being to do with me. Just some British Tea tins she'll undoubtedly despise.

[Cerberus]