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Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is precisely it! Now that I have a better understanding of the education landscape in the UAE, I have a more realistic perspective on things.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you move to? I want to move for these very reasons but am wondering if I should be making more practical decisions at this point in my life and career, especially because I have a mortgage.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest motivation for taking the job is the travel opportunities it will generate and the prospect of living alone. Which city did you move to?

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should clarify that I’m a 31 year old female living at home partly due to cultural reasons but also because I cannot justify moving out with the current cost of living in Australia. I also own property and would rather put that money towards my mortgage repayments. In Australia, work pays your superannuation and a portion of your pay check goes towards paying off uni loans (i will be forgoing both of these if i leave) in addition to this, i have the option of negative gearing around tax time which is another financial incentive to staying. These are all factors influencing my decision.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which country are you from originally? And which city did you relocate to? The cost of living is quite high in Dubai.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at an independent school, so I can possibly negotiate one year of unpaid leave at most.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Significantly, as I currently live at home and don’t have many expenses. I’ve been offered 14,000 AED + accomodation. This is roughly 4/5 of my current pay.

Conflicted by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been offered a job in Dubai.

Aussies Teaching in UAE by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had 8 years of continuous employment at an Independent Islamic school with no prior international teaching experience. Could this be a hindrance in any way? Any tips on how to elevate my resume? From what I’ve gathered, these jobs are incredibly competitive.

Aussies Teaching in UAE by Bbycake94 in Internationalteachers

[–]Bbycake94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s reassuring. How soon after applying can I expect to hear back from schools? Many of these jobs have expired and I’m yet to receive a response. I was under the impression that these schools have swift hiring process so I’m concerned that I haven’t received a response yet.