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[rdarabos]

I am interested in acquiring a position to teach ESL in Turkey in about 2 years. I will have a 250 hour TOEFL diploma plus a practicum and a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field. My wife will have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and (if needed) will require a short ESL certification.

Is Turkey a good spot for finding positions? I've always been interested in S. Korea, but at my current job have been talking to a woman who is from Turkey and she makes it sound very interesting.

Any pros or cons to Turkey? I'd prefer Instanbul, of course, but I'm open to anything. higher income is more important than big fun city. Both my wife and I would need a position, preferably in the same city, but same school not necessary.

Also, does Turkey offer paid flights? Paid apartments? Paid vacations? Is it considered less profitable than S. Korea or is it better or similar?

Thanks for all the help. Greatly appreciated.

[nomad soul]

[rdarabos]

I didn't ask to have the teaching field there predicted two years in advance. I asked what it was like.