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Add You - Moving On Out - Top Ten Things To Take With You When You Move To Your New Teaching Job Abroad
We are bombarded with thousands of marketing messages daily…on television and the radio, on the internet, in magazines and newspapers, on billboards and other signs, and even at the bottoms and on the backs of receipts. The world is, indeed, a very noisy place. And in order to get heard, we need our marketing messages to be clear and concise.A vague message is one that isn’t easily understood – it doesn’t speak to a potential customer or client. To be successful in business, our messages must clearly target a specific audience, explaining to them the features and benefits of our product or service. We need to get the public involved and interested enough to want to have further conversations with us. Only then do we have the entr?e for beginning to develop a relationship with them, the first step in the selling process.How can we ensure that our messages are all that they can be?1. Define your target market. One of the best ways to create a clear output is to start with clear inputs. When it comes to anything you do for your business, you nee
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have
Do you recognize this. You arrive at the store for a new mobile phone and just the model you had targeted is not available... It is a simple example, but stock delivery could make all the difference in you business.There are two main options in managing your supplies and suppliers. One in the client-supplier relationship and the other in a partnership.The advantage of the client-supplier relationship is that you are most flexible. You should take this construction if you are just starting with a new purchase process. Another advantage is the cost of this construction. You choose the supplier with the best cost-quality-ratio.Another situation in which the client-supplier relation is often preferred is for a product oriented business. Products characteristics are easy to compare and this facilitates the supplier selection.This is where partnerships are more profitable; for service oriented companies that are dependent on the input (service and or product) of third parties. To deliver a service you need much more commitment and knowledge in ord
1. Passport (valid for at least the length of your contract)
You may think this is an obvious one considering we’re talking about relocating your whole life to another country. Tell me, do you know when your passport expires? Mine expires in 2015.
Depending on where you’re living, a new passport may take up to 6 months to get. It’s not wise to rely on the ‘estimated turn around’ time on the form as in the past both the UK and the USA have had extremely long delays in issuing new passports to their citizens. Of course, if you’re running short of time you can usually apply for an express service, at a ridiculously inflated cost.
So, go now and check when your passport expires.
It’s better for you to have a passport that’s valid for the length of your contract because it’s a real pain to have to get a new one issued from a consulate or embassy abroad. Trust me; I’ve had to do it!
2. Original documents that prove who you are and what you know
Government departments don’t tend to accept copies of foreign identification or certification documents. Ensure that you take all your original documentation. If you don’t have it, then get it.
It’s always good to keep a copy at home too, either with a family member, a lawyer or in a safety deposit box, so if you can, get duplicate originals. An extra set is insurance against theft, fire or natural disaster and makes good sense.
You’ll need:
* Birth certificate
* Marriage certificate
* Police clearance certificate
* Degree certificates
* Teacher certification
* Recommendation letters
3. Medical records and adequate supplies of medications
Anyone in your family that has an ongoing medical condition should request a copy of their medical records. For your children you should have or get a copy of their vaccination record.
Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.
Some medications are sold under alternative brand names in different countries, so ask your doctor for alternative names before you leave. It took me ages to figure out that Tylenol was the American brand name for paracetamol.
4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate
You are going to be living and working abroad, which means that you’ll be exposed to all sorts of new organisms. Check with your doctor or with a travel clinic to see what vaccinations are recommended for the country to which you’re moving and be sure to let them know that you’ll be living there long term rather than just going on holiday for a week or two. If you’re traveling to Thailand for a holiday the recommended vaccinations are different to the ones recommended if you’re staying here a while.
Get a vaccination certificate to prove what vaccinations you’ve had and ask your health professional to make a note of when you’ll need to get any booster shots. Many vaccinations are good for a number of years, but some need a series of shots before you are covered for any appreciable length of time.
5. Emergency numbers
This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.
You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:
* A responsible member of your family
* Your bank
* Your credit card company
* Your insurance company
* Your Doctor
* Your travel agent
Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?
6. International Driver’s License
An international driver’s license is not a new license and doesn’t require you to take a driving test.. It’s a document that you use abroad to make your national driver’s license acceptable to foreign officials. An international driver’s license is a little booklet that you hand over with your license when it’s requested.
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have a
The way that we use language reflects cultural preferences for some types of communicative behaviour while discouraging others. Culture will affect, for example, the extent to which we speak loudly and animatedly or quietly, whether we use lots of ‘I’ statements, whether we choose very explicit language or whether we are indirect. Intercultural, or cross-cultural, pragmatics is the contrastive or comparative study of such communicative norms aiming to reach a better understanding of the cultural value or values that underpin them and it is a field we can all learn from.When we help prepare managers to relocate we might usefully consider the role of communicative styles as part of the familiarisation process. The awareness raising could involve styles of communication: for example, the very explicit language used by low-context cultures—speaker-based cultures— as opposed to the imprecise and ambiguous language favoured by high-context cultures—hearer-based cultures.Situation or context also dictates language choice. In linguistics various terms have been coi
2. Original documents that prove who you are and what you know
Government departments don’t tend to accept copies of foreign identification or certification documents. Ensure that you take all your original documentation. If you don’t have it, then get it.
It’s always good to keep a copy at home too, either with a family member, a lawyer or in a safety deposit box, so if you can, get duplicate originals. An extra set is insurance against theft, fire or natural disaster and makes good sense.
You’ll need:
* Birth certificate
* Marriage certificate
* Police clearance certificate
* Degree certificates
* Teacher certification
* Recommendation letters
3. Medical records and adequate supplies of medications
Anyone in your family that has an ongoing medical condition should request a copy of their medical records. For your children you should have or get a copy of their vaccination record.
Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.
Some medications are sold under alternative brand names in different countries, so ask your doctor for alternative names before you leave. It took me ages to figure out that Tylenol was the American brand name for paracetamol.
4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate
You are going to be living and working abroad, which means that you’ll be exposed to all sorts of new organisms. Check with your doctor or with a travel clinic to see what vaccinations are recommended for the country to which you’re moving and be sure to let them know that you’ll be living there long term rather than just going on holiday for a week or two. If you’re traveling to Thailand for a holiday the recommended vaccinations are different to the ones recommended if you’re staying here a while.
Get a vaccination certificate to prove what vaccinations you’ve had and ask your health professional to make a note of when you’ll need to get any booster shots. Many vaccinations are good for a number of years, but some need a series of shots before you are covered for any appreciable length of time.
5. Emergency numbers
This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.
You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:
* A responsible member of your family
* Your bank
* Your credit card company
* Your insurance company
* Your Doctor
* Your travel agent
Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?
6. International Driver’s License
An international driver’s license is not a new license and doesn’t require you to take a driving test.. It’s a document that you use abroad to make your national driver’s license acceptable to foreign officials. An international driver’s license is a little booklet that you hand over with your license when it’s requested.
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have
It used to be common for workers to scoff at the idea of wearing any sort of personal protection equipment, or PPE. However, the times, the technology and the laws have changed. The workplace today is a much safer place as a result.The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed in 1970 to “assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women”. OSHA, the governmental agency responsible for the enforcement of the 1970 Act, determines the safety regulations required for all businesses in the US.Hardhats, safety glasses and goggles, steel-toed boots, protective clothing, harnesses and radioactive dosimeter badges are just a few examples of PPE that may be required on today’s job-sites. The degree and type of PPE use is dependent on the industry.Mandatory Personal Protective EquipmentOSHA requires that all workers use mandatory PPE in any job that poses a threat to one’s health. It is the employer’s responsibility to assess the workplace for potential health threats and implement the necessary steps to address any ha
Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.
Some medications are sold under alternative brand names in different countries, so ask your doctor for alternative names before you leave. It took me ages to figure out that Tylenol was the American brand name for paracetamol.
4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate
You are going to be living and working abroad, which means that you’ll be exposed to all sorts of new organisms. Check with your doctor or with a travel clinic to see what vaccinations are recommended for the country to which you’re moving and be sure to let them know that you’ll be living there long term rather than just going on holiday for a week or two. If you’re traveling to Thailand for a holiday the recommended vaccinations are different to the ones recommended if you’re staying here a while.
Get a vaccination certificate to prove what vaccinations you’ve had and ask your health professional to make a note of when you’ll need to get any booster shots. Many vaccinations are good for a number of years, but some need a series of shots before you are covered for any appreciable length of time.
5. Emergency numbers
This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.
You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:
* A responsible member of your family
* Your bank
* Your credit card company
* Your insurance company
* Your Doctor
* Your travel agent
Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?
6. International Driver’s License
An international driver’s license is not a new license and doesn’t require you to take a driving test.. It’s a document that you use abroad to make your national driver’s license acceptable to foreign officials. An international driver’s license is a little booklet that you hand over with your license when it’s requested.
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have
A good way to cash in on your artistic and creative skills can be to establish a craft business. It may be that you had never ever thought about commencing with creating innovative and attractive crafts for earning profits secured by their sale. The thought might also be coming to your mind at this point of time about whether at all such craft business plan can be executable in a gainful manner by you. However, with figures available indicating a high success rate among such craft business endeavors you can take heart. After all, this business will only be requiring nominal start up costs and the beautiful craft objects created can be kept as adornments for a long, long time even if no suitable customer turns up for purchasing them.Common craft products that help yield profitsA craft business can be done with any item chosen from among the variety of craft products like flower arrangements, jewelry, clay items, wood crafts, soft toys, handicraft goods, paper crafts, stained glass crafts, crafts made from scraps, hand painting, hand printing, craft in
5. Emergency numbers
This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.
You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:
* A responsible member of your family
* Your bank
* Your credit card company
* Your insurance company
* Your Doctor
* Your travel agent
Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?
6. International Driver’s License
An international driver’s license is not a new license and doesn’t require you to take a driving test.. It’s a document that you use abroad to make your national driver’s license acceptable to foreign officials. An international driver’s license is a little booklet that you hand over with your license when it’s requested.
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have
Are you interested in trying your hand at futures trading? Futures trading involves the trading of commodities for a future date. If you are interested in futures trading, you may be wondering whether you should use the assistance of a commodity trading broker or do your own commodities trading online. While a large number of futures traders choose online commodities trading, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is right for you.Online commodities trading is when a trader, just like you, decides that they are able to handle their own trading and portfolio. Often times, a commodities broker is only contacted to help setup an online account, after that online commodities trading traders are often on their own. For that reason, only those who know what they are doing, concerning futures trading, are advised to use online commodities trading. Until you are able to fully understand futures trading and the market, it may be best to use the assistance and guidance of a professional, like a commodities trading broker.One of the many reasons why online commodit
Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.
Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.
7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)
It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.
You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have a copy so that you can check your conditions and stand up for yourself if you feel you are not getting what was promised.
When I moved out to Thailand, I also made sure I had copies of all the emails that I had received. I gradually deleted them as I settled into Bangkok and acted on all the advice I’d received prior to making the move.
8. Your children’s school records
Your children will probably be attending the same school where you’ll be working. Take all their reports and transcripts with you so that you can ensure they get placed in the correct levels. Knowing as much as possible about your child will help the school’s administrators and counselors plan a suitable orientation programme for them.
9. A guide book, culture shock book
Don’t leave home without a guide book! Take some time looking at different brands of travel guide. Different brands have different styles. I prefer a different brand for traveling than staying long term because of the depth of information provided.
The Culture Shock series is superb. Get the one for the country or region you’re moving to and read it from cover to cover. You’ll get an insight into the cultural norms for the society you are moving into, and can prevent you from making any disastrous faux pas that could ruin your first few months abroad. First impressions count, make sure your first impression is a good one by doing some research.
10. Email addresses, mailing addresses and phone numbers of the friends and colleagues you’re leaving behind
I also took the leaving cards I received from friends and colleagues. You may be tempted to pack these in your shipping or even throw them out. However, if you have enjoyed a great relationship with your colleagues then you will miss them. I found that having a reminder of them around me when I was dealing with the initial stages of culture shock reminded me of the good things I’d left behind, but also all the stuff I didn’t like! It helped me to refocus on the reasons I had moved my career overseas!
Having been a global nomad for more than 10 years now, I’ve found that staying in touch with friends and colleagues at home is really up to me. I haven’t stayed in touch with any of the fabulous people I met and got to know in the first 6-7 years of teaching abroad, and it’s mostly my fault because I didn’t make any effort.
I’ve been much more conscientious in recent years and I believe it’s worth it. I love catching up with old friends when I go back to places I’ve lived before; I always have a plethora of places to stay and have even hosted some of my friends when they’ve visited my new home.
Bonus Tip for Women!
Check whether you can buy tampons where you’re going! There are a number of countries in Asia and the Middle East that don’t stock tampons on supermarket or chemist shelves. Check, check and check again if you’re a tampon user!
Anyone sending me a package knows that they should use tampons as packing material rather than Styrofoam chips!
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