Not really sure what @Psyguy is talking about in terms of visa/getting interviews with WE schools. Neither I nor my spouse are EU citizens and are at our second WE school (first was 2nd/3rd tier, now 1st tier) and we had our contract in hand and were in country before getting a visa. As far as the fair goes listen to @ThamesPirate and definitely go to London if you're targeting European schools as that's where most of them go. Since you're a physics teacher you have a better chance of landing a place here with no IT/IB experience but better schools are definitely going to want someone that's done DP before and knows the requirements.
On a side note as someone who creeps the forums more than posts I can say that it's really annoying reading the stupid arguments that go on between Psyguy and ThamesPirate. It really detracts from the quality and helpful information that this forum can provide for veteran and newbie ITs alike. Don't get me wrong I'm all about a debate when a topic warrants it but most of the argument that goes on between you two is pointless. Just my .02.
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- Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Chances for moving to Europe without previous IT experience
- Replies: 16
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- Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:40 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Is this really a career anymore? Economists, can you answer?
- Replies: 95
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Re: Is this really a career anymore? Economists, can you ans
As an economics teacher I can say that without the data to support any of these claims it's all just theoretical bickering. Anyways, carry on.
- Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:31 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Fresh certification, but no experience....help!!!
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Re: Fresh certification, but no experience....help!!!
HighHo wrote:
> I 100% agree with you. Reminds me of a video by Alan Watts where he explains how to
> find happiness in life.
>
> It seems that for one to "make it" in IT, you must get in line and follow
> the herd (pay your dues). This seems like the golden ticket to landing a top job: 2
> years experience in the U.S.A., 2 years experience at tier 1/2 school, no wife or
> kids, a master's degree in education, and look the part (modern haircut, no tattoos,
> no disabilities, white). I'd rather be happy now and walk my own path.
I tend to disagree with this. I don't think there is any 'golden ticket' in IT unless you're talking about teaching area. The HL Math teachers unless they're total degenerates can pretty much write themselves in wherever they want. I have no MA (well I'm working on it), a half sleeve, teaching spouse, arguably not white, and will be moving to a high tier 1 school next year. However, I also teach in a high needish area and from my experience that can make all the difference in the world. I'm sure others have other ideas.
> I 100% agree with you. Reminds me of a video by Alan Watts where he explains how to
> find happiness in life.
>
> It seems that for one to "make it" in IT, you must get in line and follow
> the herd (pay your dues). This seems like the golden ticket to landing a top job: 2
> years experience in the U.S.A., 2 years experience at tier 1/2 school, no wife or
> kids, a master's degree in education, and look the part (modern haircut, no tattoos,
> no disabilities, white). I'd rather be happy now and walk my own path.
I tend to disagree with this. I don't think there is any 'golden ticket' in IT unless you're talking about teaching area. The HL Math teachers unless they're total degenerates can pretty much write themselves in wherever they want. I have no MA (well I'm working on it), a half sleeve, teaching spouse, arguably not white, and will be moving to a high tier 1 school next year. However, I also teach in a high needish area and from my experience that can make all the difference in the world. I'm sure others have other ideas.