Hey,
Thanks for your replies!
I feel where you are coming from. The whole situation just doesn't sit well with me. I am known, however, to be a wishful thinker (I get it from my mother! :)
At the end of the day I wouldn't wanna be kicking myself for accepting the position and end up miserable! Considering the salary, housing situation and benefits (or lack thereof) it's not even worth it!
Fortunately I am still looking around so hopefully something else will materialize with another school!
I'll keep you posted and let u know what happens!
PINK
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- Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:15 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Denied access to teachers working at a particular school
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- Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Denied access to teachers working at a particular school
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13077
Denied access to teachers working at a particular school
Hello,
I have recently been offered an international teaching job. Currently I am in the process of obtaining the necessary documents and so forth.
Not too long ago I asked the Director of the school (who also telephone interviewed me) if I could be in touch a few past and/or present teachers.
Basically I was told no. According to this Director’s story the teachers don't have time to address the questions of incoming colleagues. I know that international teaching can be time consuming BUT not enough time to address a few questions? They must work 26 hours a day then!
The other reason was that teachers don't feel comfortable being contacted by people they don't know (i.e. the future teachers going to work at the SAME school they are or were working for).
I was then told that I should simply have faith and trust that the school would take good care of me and that questions should be addressed only to the school management.
In summary, I was made to feel like I should just go with the flow and deal with it.
In the past I have had access to the email addresses of other teachers who were very helpful and happy to help me. Additionally, I have made myself available to others concerning schools, organizations, internships and much more. This explains why I find the Director’s response a bit unusual.
I still would like to work at this school (been looking into other options as well).
What do you think? Have you had similar experiences? All insights are appreciated!
PINK
I have recently been offered an international teaching job. Currently I am in the process of obtaining the necessary documents and so forth.
Not too long ago I asked the Director of the school (who also telephone interviewed me) if I could be in touch a few past and/or present teachers.
Basically I was told no. According to this Director’s story the teachers don't have time to address the questions of incoming colleagues. I know that international teaching can be time consuming BUT not enough time to address a few questions? They must work 26 hours a day then!
The other reason was that teachers don't feel comfortable being contacted by people they don't know (i.e. the future teachers going to work at the SAME school they are or were working for).
I was then told that I should simply have faith and trust that the school would take good care of me and that questions should be addressed only to the school management.
In summary, I was made to feel like I should just go with the flow and deal with it.
In the past I have had access to the email addresses of other teachers who were very helpful and happy to help me. Additionally, I have made myself available to others concerning schools, organizations, internships and much more. This explains why I find the Director’s response a bit unusual.
I still would like to work at this school (been looking into other options as well).
What do you think? Have you had similar experiences? All insights are appreciated!
PINK