I just started perusing the various threads to get a sense of the life, times and travails of an expat living in the DR. As a child raised in the expat lifestyle - living everywhere from Norway, Nigeria, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE... I know a little bit about what to expect. However, I was usually with my family - who of course took care of the important details (ie... transportation and accomadations). That said, the love of my life (not to be overdramatic) is moving to the DR for Peace Corps in less then two weeks. He doesn't know where he's going to be located yet within DR, but one thing that is for certain is that if I want to be near him and see him on a somewhat frequent basis, I need to move to DR. Once there, all I need is a decent job doing something I enjoy (I have a bag of tricks, hopefully something matches up) and a place to live near good people.
I am currently living and working in Washington, DC - as a writer/account executive at a Communications/Ad agency. I have a background in media (public relations), journalism and advertising which I received a degree in at James Madison University in 2003) - but also have an extensive background working with children (from my part-time job while in college).
What can I offer people and what are my experiences... ah... I've done everything from a stint for Disney Channel in Dubai (promoter/photographer) in high school, to a radio announcer, tourism/hotel work, caterer, events promoter, and environmental educator.
(If I were talking to you I would have gushed this out in under 5 minutes, all with a smile of apology of course for the over enthusiasm.)
So, here I am. I am going to continue working to save up money for the next 6 months in the states. All my spare time, of course, would be spent looking for a job somewhere in the DR - anything that would play to my current talents. I'm not picky - I just need something that will allow me to grow as a person and place me with/around good people. Oh, and I seriously miss living overseas - agonizing adjustments and all!
When I return eventually to the US, I want to pursue grad school - and get my teaching certification so that I can eventually teach at International schools overseas. So if a teaching position (I have past pre-school experience) is open... let me know.
I apologize for the lengthy e-mail - my brain works a mile a minute and I often times have a bottleneck of thoughts! Any advice on jobs/possible openings, what I should do to prepare (health wise, amount to save up, living arrangements) and also any local schools that might be hiring pre-school (english speaking) teachers would be much appreciated! I am excited at this prospect, but I won't lie - a little nervous so I need all the solid advice I can get.
Muchos gracias and warm wishes in advance.
I am currently living and working in Washington, DC - as a writer/account executive at a Communications/Ad agency. I have a background in media (public relations), journalism and advertising which I received a degree in at James Madison University in 2003) - but also have an extensive background working with children (from my part-time job while in college).
What can I offer people and what are my experiences... ah... I've done everything from a stint for Disney Channel in Dubai (promoter/photographer) in high school, to a radio announcer, tourism/hotel work, caterer, events promoter, and environmental educator.
(If I were talking to you I would have gushed this out in under 5 minutes, all with a smile of apology of course for the over enthusiasm.)
So, here I am. I am going to continue working to save up money for the next 6 months in the states. All my spare time, of course, would be spent looking for a job somewhere in the DR - anything that would play to my current talents. I'm not picky - I just need something that will allow me to grow as a person and place me with/around good people. Oh, and I seriously miss living overseas - agonizing adjustments and all!
When I return eventually to the US, I want to pursue grad school - and get my teaching certification so that I can eventually teach at International schools overseas. So if a teaching position (I have past pre-school experience) is open... let me know.
I apologize for the lengthy e-mail - my brain works a mile a minute and I often times have a bottleneck of thoughts! Any advice on jobs/possible openings, what I should do to prepare (health wise, amount to save up, living arrangements) and also any local schools that might be hiring pre-school (english speaking) teachers would be much appreciated! I am excited at this prospect, but I won't lie - a little nervous so I need all the solid advice I can get.
Muchos gracias and warm wishes in advance.