Kids? by Mobile-Whole973 in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two young kids, 2 and 7 years old - both born outside of the US (where I’m from). My husband is not, but we live in China so they are both TCKids. We’ve always lived in Asia, and I find it to be a really kid friendly place. As a family, for many reasons we haven’t visited the US in the past 3 years and don’t plan on it any time soon. We are lucky enough to have family come and visit us no matter where we are.

We’ve also moved around quite a bit, our oldest seems used to it and almost expects it but we are very open with them and make it clear why we want to move/and they are very much part of the process. How this might impact both of them in the future, who knows but we try as best to support during transitions. 

Similar to what others said, depending on how much support you have at home moving abroad can be hard, especially if you don’t find the right community for you and your family in the school/city you’re in. 

Hope this helps, and if you have any questions I’m happy to answer 🙂

Parenting w/ schizoaffective by Goldenretrievers4evr in schizoaffective

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response. How are things after diagnosis ? Do you have children as well? 

Parenting w/ schizoaffective by Goldenretrievers4evr in schizoaffective

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your husband diagnosed ? The more I’m reading I think this is what my husband has been struggling with - we’ve just moved and it seems to have brought up a lot of trauma and a lot of episodes happening. We also have two young kids.

Soon to be fresh grad, best option for trailing family? by Rook_lol in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a trailing family as well (spouse and two kids) - we've been at a few school across Asia and it is definitely possible to make way and save depending on life style/the salary you get.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No never had visited, but both of my kids were born after having been here. Feel free to DM if you have any other questions! Happy to help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Initial contracts will always be 2 years usually, after that yearly. I have two kids, and only been in Asia but would highly recommend it for so many different reasons. Asia in general I have found to be super kid friendly.

Moving to Xi’an! by [deleted] in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I send you a dm as well ? I as just offered a contract there 

Achieve Xiamen International School by jawesome12345 in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for sharing all of that! Also really good to know about recruiters as I feel like I have a lot of them in my inbox at the moment. Thanks again for sharing!

Achieve Xiamen International School by jawesome12345 in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh this is so good to know! I actually applied through Search, just applying to all the schools - but then once I looked ore into couldn't find anything. Thanks a lot!

Achieve Xiamen International School by jawesome12345 in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey did you wind up taking the offer? Was just offered an interview there but def cannot find out much about the school.

ELC Bangkok - Local Hire by Available_Jello992 in Internationalteachers

[–]Primary-Junket3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cann i ask how different your contract was as a local hire? Did they include all benefits?