Pay attention to the signs: is it time for a new job?

It’s easy to become settled in your job. You grow used to the routines, the responsibilities and the people. Your colleagues turn into friends and your daily tasks are so familiar they can be accomplished with little effort. Days will turn into weeks and months into years.

Many people choose to stay in the same job because it is stable and familiar. The promise of a steady paycheck can sometimes feel like enough to make it all worthwhile. You begin to forget the thrill of a challenge or the fulfillment in learning something new.

For teachers, a change in environment can be the opportunity that is needed to revitalize a career and instill a new sense of purpose. Learning about education systems in other countries while you immerse yourself in a new culture is both eye-opening and exhilarating. You embark on an adventure that will not only make you a more gifted and experienced educator, but an enlightened person.

Here are the top 5 reasons why an international school environment may be just what you need:

1. You seek change.
2. You crave challenge and excitement.
3. You are fascinated by culture, languages and travel.
4. You enjoy meeting new people.
5. You are a lifelong learner.

In an international environment, you will learn more about yourself and what you are capable of. The knowledge and skills you acquired in your home country will contribute to the education of your students. In return, your students and colleagues will teach you about the local culture, language and customs. You will be more than a teacher or member of staff, you will be part of a community.

Are up to the challenge?

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