Geographical Advice Needed - Page 3

Archren · 12-15-2008, 04:51 PM

Austin, TX FTW... I can't speak for what the teaching job market is here *now*.. but my mom worked as a high school teacher for a while. There's also positions at the community college if you want something temp until you find a permanent teaching position elsewhere.. and they're (both the community college and the regular school system) *always* looking for substitute teachers. The bonus, too, is that there are a lot of surrounding communities (Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, etc.) that have exploding populations, and as such brand new schools that are in need of teachers.

R6Chick · 12-15-2008, 04:55 PM

I just happen to know lots of teachers in Fort Lauderdale and all I can say is run! The stuff from kids they put up with down here is horrible, the general education system is horrible, and there's no money in it. I do know someone who's a principal and making ends meet, so if you're interested in administration, you could look down here, but it's very political.

2up · 12-15-2008, 05:14 PM

Um, hello, of course you need to come to Arizona!!! Duh!

We used to, as you know, live in Queen Creek. If you can give me more specifics then I can give you better advise. Queen Creek is pretty spread-out so the specific area will make a big difference in terms of how far you are from city center. I know that they have done a LOT of road expansion and put in a ton of shops since we moved from there.

Glendale is very hit or miss. Some areas of it are downright ghetto and you for sure don't want to live there. It too is pretty spread out, so, specifics will help.

Douglas is a tiny town that is not in the metro area. I'm not even sure how far it is from me.

Other cities to look into are Tempe (where ASU is) Gilbert, Chandler and Scottsdale.

azoomm · 12-15-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Austin, TX FTW... I can't speak for what the teaching job market is here *now*.. but my mom worked as a high school teacher for a while. There's also positions at the community college if you want something temp until you find a permanent teaching position elsewhere.. and they're (both the community college and the regular school system) *always* looking for substitute teachers. The bonus, too, is that there are a lot of surrounding communities (Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, etc.) that have exploding populations, and as such brand new schools that are in need of teachers.

yup.

HUGE population explosion right now in my area. We just approved the new bond for a new high school - middle school and two new elementary schools. Construction just started... AND a new high school and middle school in the district just opened this year.

Though, for the single girl she is - I'd recommend living downtown. A backward commute (driving out when everyone is driving in) and living in the condo mecca that Austin is becoming...

Archren · 12-15-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

yup.

HUGE population explosion right now in my area. We just approved the new bond for a new high school - middle school and two new elementary schools. Construction just started... AND a new high school and middle school in the district just opened this year.

Though, for the single girl she is - I'd recommend living downtown. A backward commute (driving out when everyone is driving in) and living in the condo mecca that Austin is becoming...

Yup! And having 6th street within walking distance? Kell would be in heaven.

Trip · 12-15-2008, 12:36 PM

high point and charlotte are both really nice, that would be my choice out of those. I would stay the fuck out of Flawaduh.

What's your field?

Papa_Complex · 12-15-2008, 12:37 PM

I like Charlotte, myself, but isn't real estate and rent fairly pricey there these days?

cuttle · 12-15-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I like Charlotte, myself, but isn't real estate and rent fairly pricey there these days?

Actually it's cheaper than WNC - and the job market is better

Rider · 12-15-2008, 12:39 PM

Don't move to anywhere in the Midwest. NC sounds like a good move to me.

CrazyKell · 12-15-2008, 12:39 PM

I'm definitely looking into a teaching position. I forgot all about Texas so maybe I'll look into that too. Any areas to avoid in Texas?

NYC is now on the list although it's not exactly bike friendly.

12-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#1
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	Austin, TX FTW... I can't speak for what the teaching job market is here now.. but my mom worked as a high school teacher for a while. There's also positions at the community college if you want something temp until you find a permanent teaching position elsewhere.. and they're (both the community college and the regular school system) always looking for substitute teachers. The bonus, too, is that there are a lot of surrounding communities (Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, etc.) that have exploding populations, and as such brand new schools that are in need of teachers. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

12-15-2008, 04:55 PM	#2
R6Chick I haven't had that in yrs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Moto: 2004 R6 Posts: 439	I just happen to know lots of teachers in Fort Lauderdale and all I can say is run! The stuff from kids they put up with down here is horrible, the general education system is horrible, and there's no money in it. I do know someone who's a principal and making ends meet, so if you're interested in administration, you could look down here, but it's very political.

12-15-2008, 05:14 PM	#3
2up Waiting for Hello Kitty! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Moto: Nothing ATM, which makes me want to cry. Posts: 810	Um, hello, of course you need to come to Arizona!!! Duh! We used to, as you know, live in Queen Creek. If you can give me more specifics then I can give you better advise. Queen Creek is pretty spread-out so the specific area will make a big difference in terms of how far you are from city center. I know that they have done a LOT of road expansion and put in a ton of shops since we moved from there. Glendale is very hit or miss. Some areas of it are downright ghetto and you for sure don't want to live there. It too is pretty spread out, so, specifics will help. Douglas is a tiny town that is not in the metro area. I'm not even sure how far it is from me. Other cities to look into are Tempe (where ASU is) Gilbert, Chandler and Scottsdale.

12-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	I like Charlotte, myself, but isn't real estate and rent fairly pricey there these days?

12-15-2008, 12:39 PM	#9
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Don't move to anywhere in the Midwest. NC sounds like a good move to me.

12-15-2008, 12:39 PM	#10
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'm definitely looking into a teaching position. I forgot all about Texas so maybe I'll look into that too. Any areas to avoid in Texas? NYC is now on the list although it's not exactly bike friendly.