Wow, that's a tough one. Singapore is enough of a once-in-a-lifetime (for him career-wise, for all of you maybe life-wise) that it's seriously tempting. Is the Singapore situation likely to be a boost in terms of landing the next career step? I think that's where I'd come down. If it means it's a lot more likely to find something good on the other end, I'd lean that way. If the area he'd be focuing there is not necessarily that marketable/transferable, if it's a side step, maybe not so much.
What would your situation be during that year? Working, not working? Would that be good or bad?
I think that's where I'd come down. If it means it's a lot more likely to find something good on the other end, I'd lean that way. If the area he'd be focuing there is not necessarily that marketable/transferable, if it's a side step, maybe not so much.
Yeah, this. It would be super exciting, but not if you're likely to be screwed in a year. I don't know; with two kids and a shaky US economy, I'd probably go safe.
I think Singapore would be more tempting if we didn't have kids OR the money was better (boss is going to try to look for more money, but makes no promises). As it is, kids + low money heavily tilts in favor of safe. Damned kids.
I'm not so worried about the economy; the Singapore project is 5 years (1 year is the minimum commitment) so if things sucked really bad here we could always stay, and anyway mr. flea's work isn't in a fast-cycling field, plus many of his potential employers are the federales.
One of my friends and her husband are moving to Egypt with three kids, ages 5, 1 1/2, and tiny baby. But she's going to be working for the American University, where they provide housing, a car, and a whole ton of other stuff, including private school tuition, in addition to a very nice salary.
The internet is amazing. There is an immense web site empire called singaporeexpats.com. It has EVERYTHING.
Singapore is super exciting! And if the money works, man, I don't know.
ION, tonight is one of those nights where I think I should drink more. (Not more volume, more often.) I have been so tense all week, and am no longer. Phew.
Advice solicited:
I am sending resumes and cover letters to schools. I have principals' emails as well as snail mail. Do I just email the resume unsolicited or do I send a hard copy?
I am sending resumes and cover letters to schools. I have principals' emails as well as snail mail. Do I just email the resume unsolicited or do I send a hard copy?
You're not responding to something specific? I think I'd mail a hard copy, but I'm old school.
