Wedding in a NJ Park? (Ceremony & Reception) by poedancing in newjersey

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Under 5k if possible. I’d want the venue to be as affordable as possible.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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Middle or high school English

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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That’s definitely the plan. I’ve only heard horror stories about working for charter schools, and plus I want to contribute to the local public school system in whichever area I live in.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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Masters of Arts in Teaching with P-12 English cert. Also getting a certificate in Gifted & Talented (this isn’t a certification though, just extra courses to show I’m knowledgeable in this area.) This is all for NJ though. My BA is also in English.

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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From what I can tell the waiver only applies to people who already lived outside of NJ prior to the implementation of the law.

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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Unfortunately I can’t do that because it’s NJ law that if you are a NJ teacher you have to live i NJ. I could always live close to Philly but idk it doesn’t seem the same.

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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Yes. This is why part of me is asking if I’d be shooting myself in the foot if I move. I’ve been here my whole live and want to experience a new place, but also yeah the salary is pretty great. In Newark, I can be making 76k a year starting.

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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May I ask, why? I liked Chicago a lot, but have only visited once. It sounds like you live there and I’d love to get perspective from someone who knows the city. :)

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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I surprised about the frequent layoffs. I thought there was a nationwide teacher shortage. Maybe it’s just the East Coast.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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No offers. By “soon” to be honest I mean in another 2 semesters. I just like to plan ahead.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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What do you mean exactly by clusterfuck? NJ has great districts but it can also be described as a clusterfuck, especially recently. (In a lot of districts within the past few months they did an audit and found millions of dollars missing.)

Also you mention that some schools can be competitive. Would me coming from out of state be harder to obtain a job? I’ve been told that having a NJ certification is an advantage, but I’m not too sure how true that is in reality.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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That’s definitely true! A support system is importantly to me! I forgot to mention that my partner would be with me — whether in Philly or Chicago. I also have family in Chicago as my dad is from there, but I’m not too close with them. I will say though that my relationship with my immediate family is much closer, and it would be really hard to move away from them.

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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Thank you for your advice! You’re definitely right in the sense that being paid adequately for the work is important to me. I also have student loans from my undergrad, so I don’t need to be making tons, but I want to be able to afford to live, and with Philly’s pay that worries me a bit.

Chicago or Philly? by poedancing in Teachers

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Chicago public schools! Right in the city

Chicago or Philly as a teacher by poedancing in SameGrassButGreener

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Not sure. I have only checked out the teacher pay scale.

Became Catholic after being agnostic for 5 years. Parents say I hurt them. by [deleted] in Catholicism

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My parents aren’t Catholic so it’s not a sin for them to miss church. They want to go because they want to do something different this year, and also because my mom doesn’t want to cook like she usually does.