So, they didn't react poorly to my news and still offered me the job, but I turned it down in favor of working for ADEC in Abu Dhabi. Anti-climactic, I know.

Thanks for all the help.

Again, thank you for the advice.

Maybe I made a mistake, but I did tell the director the situation. We had already spoken multiple times and he had offered me the job. He had been straightforward with me, which I appreciate, so I felt comfortable disclosing the information. He can look at my employee service record and see how few sick days I've taken throughout my career.

My true fear is not being upfront, accepting a post, getting there, and then having it be an issue once I've quit my current job and moved across the globe.

If he rescinds the offer, it makes me doubt that the school is a place I actually want to work for...better to find out before I risk my entire current life, I suppose. At least that's my thinking.

Hopefully it works out.

Thanks for the responses.

In my specific situation, I had a heart transplant more than twelve years ago. I take expensive medication, but I haven't had any problems in more than a decade. I'm in good health, play in a soccer league, ran a 5k a few months ago... but there's always the outside chance that something could go wrong.

When interviewing for a job, how up-front would you recommend I be about this? Obviously, I need to find about insurance and pre-existing conditions and what not, but I worry that putting all my cards on the table and mentioning the transplant would potentially scare off any employer. On the other hand, I don't want to quit my job, sell all my stuff, move halfway across the world, only to be let go or not covered.

How would you guys handle that dilemma?

I'm looking into teaching internationally for the first time and am seeking information on the level of healthcare coverage most schools offer.

Do most programs cover preexisting medical conditions?

And, although no one likes to imagine the possibility, in the case of a serious medical issue, would schools typically offer a teacher a leave of absence? Would they be able to keep their job and/or health care?

If you have any first-hand accounts, I would appreciate that as well.

Thanks.