Thank you, will go there to have a look.

I found a list in an article here on ISR regarding, NFI and hope that is a good start.

At the moment my son has a one to one aide due to his autism.

Which job fairs have admin searches also? I believe there in one in Great Britain but am not certain.

While looking for a position in IT, I need to find a school with a strong learning support for my son.

I am trying to put together a list of schools with learning support so that I may watch for openings in my area of expertise. What schools are others aware of that have this requirement? I am currently looking in Europe but am open to other locations.

TIA

I pulled DS from public school at Thanksgiving and he is back on level again. I also run his ST pages and handwriting. What the school doesn't do I will at home.

We are happy for DS that he will be at a school where everyone is a little different. So he has a little autism, the next guy will be able to speak japanese. It will be good.

After two months of negotiations, the contract was signed and sent today for a school in the Netherlands. They offered very little for moving, I mean LITTLE. So half will be paid out of pocket. They did give us return flights home, half of housing till August, the 13th month, bonuses, 210 work days and a few other things. All fees paid for our family to secure all documents for staying, tuition in full all fees and accommodations for our son who has autism but is very verbal and high functioning. That was the sticking point for me, as his mom, I had to have it in the contract they would keep him for the entire contract.

My husband is going to be the director of IT in a school that has problems. I am a non teaching spouse and we have a SN child.

We are leaving a great job, actually 2 and super salary to trade it all for the adventure. I pray the Netherlands is all I hope it will be. Right?

[quote="doubtful"]I'm in the same boat. Our plan is to sell or give away
pretty much everything other than our clothes, a few books,
a FEW personal items, and our laptops and other small electronics.

It is liberating to think about not having so much baggage, both literally and
figuratively :) We are looking for an apartment that is at least partially furnished, and we've found a few that even come with pots, pans, and dishes. Maybe you could do the same? If not, there's always IKEA. Take whatever money you make selling your old stuff and buy new once you arrive. Or, maybe a departing teacher will be looking to get rid of stuff.

At any rate, good luck! Take a deep breath and realize that the hassle will all be worth it. (And I'll try to stop panicking and take my own advice.)[/quote]

Good luck to you also. I truly understand the panic of looking around and seeing sooo much stuff. I live on a ranch and our amount of things is beyond reasonable. We have a barn, 2 car garage, shed and a storage room. 25 years of stuff.

I am sure for both of us the opportunity will be wonderful and we will gain so much from the experience. I hope we can find a departing teacher and staff along with thrift stores and the Netherlands like craigslist. I want to bring my bike as everyone rides there but it is too big.

Putting all we can into storage and with family. I am already planning on packing the boxes and brining them to the warehouse to save. Still that is nearly $800 over budget.

I traveled Europe two years on a row for two weeks with just a carry on, but this time I need to set up a house and won't have much money. Europe is quality of life but not much money.

I will keep trying.

The school has given such a small amount to move that I can't even pay for boxes by ship with me dropping them off.

Is this normal for European schools? What options do I have other than out of pocket?

I am trying hard to get the house sorted but it seems daunting. There is so much stuff EVERYWHERE. The storage room of the garage is full, the garage has tools, power saws, chain saws, tires, everything.

I feel so overwhelmed and yet must just be able to take clothes, toys, some linens, kitchenware and make do.

How to make a move on so little and is this normal for Europe?

[quote="lightstays"]You will be fine. It will be a delight compared to our sinking ship of a country. You will pay a load of taxes but it will be worth it. As you say, if things hit the shitter, there are always other options. Nothing is permanent.[/quote]

Lightstay, you are a delight and I like your attitude.

I am mostly sure we will go. I have my husband asking now about our son who has needs. After we hear back from the school regarding our son, we should be able to sign a contract.

Of course my fear is about the future. We are older, husband is IT not teaching and we will be looking at retirement in 20 years. Will we be ok?

If we come back, because of our rural mountain location, there will be no jobs. Of course I should be nervous and concerned, this is big.

Heck, if it all hits the shitter we can go to the middle east, get an IT job, save $40K in two years and then go back to being in a place we love.

You have all be so very kind and my family appreciate the support and you sharing your experiences.

When you are teaching abroad, how do you save for retirement and what do you do when you return home? Did you sell your house or rent it out before leaving? In this housing market we refuse to take less than fair value. Did you store all your items? Did you take them with you? Furniture and all? Did you take your cat or dog?

Do you find a new job in the States, return to your house and look for a new job?

Just newbie questions, thanks for the support.

[quote="Overhere"]Wygal, just out of curiosity why are you getting rid of all your possessions? I can only imagine how traumatic that would be. Don't you plan on returning home?[/quote]

We were given a relocation allowance that was pitiful. I believe I can move our clothes and some toys to a friends APO with the allowance.

I have decades of treasures and we must rent out our house. So it is easier to liquidate and get revenue for a savings. We both are putting some furniture and items we can part with into storage.

It is very traumatic but also very cleansing. I really don't need a pile of cleaning rags under the sink. My desk is so nice and clean now. I hope to keep cleaning and selling.

[quote="dreamgiver"]I wouldn't say I'm even close to being paralyzed by fear, but I am freaking out just a tad. I'm waiting until I make a final decision and accept a contract before I start selling stuff! Not sure whether to accept a really good job (although not my 1st, 2nd or even 3rd choice) or hold out for the fair since I have a couple other irons in the fire. Of course I could end up getting nothing and kick myself for not accepting this job. I'm praying for peace and guidance for both of us![/quote]

That is the hardest part for us, this is a solid job offer in the IT department which is not the same as teaching. The jobs are fewer and competition is tough. Netherlands is not our first choice, but it is Europe and is located very well for travel to other locations.

I will pray for you as it is such a hard decision.

I know Winter. The sun rises at 8 am and sets at 4 on our shortest days. I had my front door frozen shut twice already because it was -20!

Cold I can do, I have the wardrobe.