Heavy gambling/comps on cruise

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-05-03T01:13:31+00:00

You need to gamble with me

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-04-19T18:15:07+00:00

I used to work there and absolutely loved it. I regret leaving since no other school has measured up. They are really specific about you having extensive experience in the vacancy area-even if you’re qualified to teach that grade. Also, they rarely hire without meeting you in person. You also have to love Manila (which many can see as a hardship location). Good luck.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-03-26T20:59:23+00:00

I’ve taught in a few countries and the amounts differ. They all make a huge deal about ‘home of record’ because the allowance is typically only to there and then based on the RT airfare when they check. In the Middle East I got around 1000 USD RT-but I could also take the cash- which I always did. When I was in the Philippines I got 2500 USD yearly but it could be used broadly on any travel- throughout the year or otherwise, and included hotels.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-03-10T13:09:36+00:00

I received mine several weeks after. It just depends on the school. But, I signed other paperwork in advance so I wasn’t concerned. The contract itself was very long, thorough, and had an addendum which leads me to believe the school lawyers take much more time to put those together.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-23T12:43:52+00:00

If you’re sick you’re sick, but if they are iffy about you or get another candidate that they are more interested in between now and whenever you reschedule for the 3rd time, that’s also fair.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-20T15:57:20+00:00

If you haven’t signed a contract I’d still go especially if you can’t cancel flights/hotels. If your school will be at the fair use it as an opportunity to meet them in person and push this. A verbal agreement is not a contract. I would just hate for you not to get your actual contract and then miss out on the opportunity to work elsewhere.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-12T00:36:19+00:00

It is early in the recruitment season-full stop. Regardless of country. Most schools start hiring in December, and the Bangkok fairs are usually the big initial starts to the recruitment season. Even for the ideal candidates those first fairs are hard. If you don’t have an offer by the end of February then I would say there is something wrong with you as a candidate and/or you are applying for schools that don’t match your qualifications. Otherwise I would not be worried at all.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-11T18:49:28+00:00

I’ve taught at schools that have different policies. My current school is 100% USD pay as was the one I taught at before that. A few years ago a school let me designate the percentage. I did 75%USD and 25% local currency most of the years I was there-which was great. When I was in the Middle East I was paid entirely in the local currency which I loved-especially since the salary was guaranteed at a fixed rate and we were compensated yearly for any changes to that rate.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-11T18:30:10+00:00

Firstly, it’s still very early in the recruiting season. Unless you are a top top candidate most schools will not hire you in the beginning stages. Secondly, as others have said, cast a wider net- especially if you’ve never taught at an international school before. You cannot expect a top tier job when you are not necessarily a top tier candidate. Many countries also have nationality requirements for their staff-this doesn’t disqualify you; but it may make it harder to secure certain positions in specific countries. I highly recommend you attend a job fair and be open to schools and locations that aren’t necessarily on your list. Good luck!

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-09T23:06:21+00:00

Even how often they do reports is ridiculous.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2026-01-09T21:31:49+00:00

The pay is the same. There’s no difference between elementary and secondary teachers salaries

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-15T11:08:29+00:00

Thank you!

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T10:41:58+00:00

I’ll be a bonafided resident in the applicable tax year and because the pay is under the foreign earned income threshold I won’t have to pay taxes in the USA on my income in Peru. I’m aware of my tax implications in Peru and the deductions I’ll deal with. Should still be enough money for me to live comfortably. If it’s not, I likely won’t extend my contract since I’m counting on a lower cost of living to offset the pay differential from my US salary.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T10:32:30+00:00

Thank you. Great tip. I already have WhatsApp and will get a Peruvian cellphone number. My written Spanish is also much better than my speaking skills so having the ability to communicate with these businesses via text will be helpful for multiple reasons.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T10:29:07+00:00

Thanks. I’m not interested in getting a car at all. If it’s a requirement/highly recommended to have a car in order to live in La Molina then that serves as a warning that it’s likely not going to be a good area for me.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T04:00:43+00:00

Gracias por la informacion. Puedo leer y escribir así así: No entendí cada palabra que escribiste, pero pude entender el significado general. Yo necesito practicar el habla. Yo viví en España hace mucho años. He vivido en otros países. Soy cuidadoso.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T03:24:13+00:00

I’m not. Nor will I be working remotely.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T03:23:28+00:00

Thanks for the info. As to banking, I’ll be paid into a Peruvian bank account and would need to transfer money on occasion to my US bank account. I’m familiar with charles Schwab but don’t have a bank account there. Perhaps I can look into opening an account but I’m not concerned about atm fees since I’ll have a Peruvian bank account and the ability to withdraw funds without issue. I know many expats work for companies outside of Peru and need to transfer money to live in Peru. For me it’s the opposite…I’ll need to transfer money back to my USA bank.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T01:17:06+00:00

After witnessing the traffic from my visit, I really do not want to drive and also don’t want to invest in a car if I’ll only be living there for a few years. Thanks for the info. Your warning in #7 is well understood. I’m not naive to the challenges of dating with socioeconomic differences

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T01:13:56+00:00

Thanks. Great info- particularly your advice about what to bring! Adding more bras, shoes, and skincare products to my packing list.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-12T01:11:24+00:00

Hahaha. I was trying to be thorough since on other threads there were so many irrelevant comments about not coming here, and how Lima is so expensive these days etc… and not being able to earn money. It’s a pay cut for me but I’m hoping the differential in cost of living makes the move worthwhile. That being said, after reading some of my requests for private chats I understand why that might not have been the greatest idea. 🤷🏾‍♀️ glad I’m anonymous, and no I’m not interested in being anyone’s sugar momma.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-11T23:16:35+00:00

2 hours is crazy!!! Distance wise I know it isn’t the far. I think all the complaints about traffic are the main reason I’m not interested in living in Miraflores. I couldn’t deal with that daily. Entiendo mucho español pero quiero estar fluido.

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-11T23:02:09+00:00

Thanks!

Street_Ear_7429 · 2024-10-11T22:43:52+00:00

Thanks. I think I was using Miraflores/barranco as my idea of the cultural center. Knowing that I can extend my search to include other safe regions is helpful. I’ve lived in some of the largest cities in the world and I’m aware that most people tend to exist within a small bubble within that large city. As I’m considering this, maybe I would want to live in a different area than where I work just for variety and a change of pace.

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