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longtimeteach
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Hod
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In Germany most teachers work on a freelance basis - very few have permanent contracts, and it is estimated that less than 15% have full- or part-time contracts. Working as an EFL teacher in a state school is virtually impossible without a German teaching qualification. Even then, one state may not recognise qualifications awarded in another.
Working in Germany is further compounded by the compulsory pension contributions freelance teachers are expected to pay, which amount to 19.5% before tax. Added to general teaching expenses and health insurance, which can be as much as 15%, more than half of a teachers' wages can be swallowed up before any tax is paid.
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A small price to pay for such a cool lifestyle. How I miss it. |
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longtimeteach
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:54 pm Post subject: if you really miss it... |
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Hey Hod,
How's Asia these days? Still enjoying it?
If you really miss it, let me know. I can put you on to a few places that are looking for freelancers for September.  |
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Hod
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:19 pm Post subject: ... |
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Might take you up on that.
Although have you seen that cushy job going in Keinspassheim? Guaranteed 14 Euro per hour, 18 hours a week, free bus pass and two months off in summer! Also being in the former DDR means you�ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to authentic German architecture and culture, whilst living in an up-and-coming and very cheap town.
Obviously, there�s a big market for American English there, but I�m still going to apply. Nothing ventured and all that. |
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