I plan to move overseas in five months, to start an adventure. - Help.com

When are you planning on going?
If it is months away then keep quiet untill it is close enough to not be affected by any bad influences from work.
If you are worried about work friends finding out via FB then just remove them from your FB.

I would probably assume that you are thinking about all the bad possible outcomes from telling people about your plan and that it would not be as bad as you thought once out in the open, I mean they need to know sooner or later.

What level of ESL course have you completed?

so what your saying is you want to start a whole new life, and meet other new people?!
I think it’s a big “kinda exciting” step, why do you want to do it?, have you got sick of your current life?

I don’t think you just can go with out telling anyone, it’s sounds like a movie or something!

but I got excited reading your plan, and to be honest I wish so bad I could do the same!

My advice is keep it quiet, I moved to the Philippines over a year ago and when people found out at the office it seemed fine but the nearer it got the more the resentment built up, I lost some good friends. Leave it as late as possible and say it’s a bit last minute but I’m leaving you, I’ve given my desicion a lot of thought and this morning my mind was made up once and for all. I’d like to serve my notice… blah blah blah.

BTW The Philippines is a very worthy cause for an aspiring English teacher.

Why are you worried that work will become difficult if you tell them? Surely they would be pleased for you… And what if it all goes wrong and you have to come back…. Do you really want your last employer to be giving you a reference that says you left with very little warning…. Be upfront…. Let people be happy for you.

I agree with the post above me.

Congratulations, and never give up your dreams. You are going to see a new culture, travel, teach and support yourself in such a young age. Any employer should be proud of having such a determined hard working individual. They should know your plan. Be straightforward and don’t be afraid.

god!! your so lucky! I wish you the best, you seems like your a good planner and you know exactly what your next move gonna be.

But by telling your boss and co workers you intend to leave you aren’t worrying them that you are just going to pick up and leave…. you’re giving them plenty of notice of your plans… so they can find a replacement.

Maybe you are worried that by telling them you will have to go through with it… i don’t mean that in a nasty way….just that we all have dreams and ambitions and we set ourselves targets…. but if we keep them in our heads then we don’t let anyone else down if we don’t achieve them…. maybe part of you is still a little worried that this is just a pipedream and you may not pull it off….. So you don’t want to tell too many people for fear of looking stupid if it doesn’t happen.

We all do it… How many of us haven’t let on about sitting your driving test or not been upfront about a job interview…etc etc