I need some unbiased advice. I am about to start my ECT soon and I have secured an offer of employment in Qatar. However, I’ve also received an offer of employment at my placement school in the UK which I really like working at. The salary after tax in UK is quite similar to the one abroad but I get to have my own furnished accommodation abroad as opposed to living with family in the UK. Both countries will give me ECT certification.
My issue is with the workload - high expectations and apparently high workload that comes from working in the Middle East. The job in the UK is a lot easier in terms of stress as it’s BTEC teaching which isn’t hard to do or plan, however student work ethic is appalling and it can be boring and repetitive. The safety of being able to walk alone at night in Qatar appeals to me as a woman but I also have a fear of the unknown. I would really appreciate some advice. Thanks.