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RainbowMay
Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: South African's working abroad |
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Hello. I just wanted to find out if there are any South African's teaching in Asia at the moment. My partner and I are looking to head over and start teaching. We are just a bit stuck as to where is the best place to go as a couple. We both have completed TEFL courses. My partner has a BA degree, while I started studying and never finished my degree. Any advice or assistance would be amazing. Thank you very much. |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad |
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RainbowMay wrote: |
I just wanted to find out if there are any South African's teaching in Asia at the moment.
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My partner has a BA degree, while I started studying and never finished my degree. |
Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally. Without a BA (for legal employment), you're limited to Latin America, non-EU Europe and possibly Germany. |
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RedLightning
Joined: 08 Aug 2015 Posts: 137 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Who (or what) your partner is can also be a factor, particularly if you intend to teach children.
-Keep this in mind |
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rtm
Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 1003 Location: US
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad |
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nomad soul wrote: |
Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally. |
If the OP and the 'partner' are legally married, Japan may be an option. If the 'partner' (who does have a BA) gets a job, then the spouse (on a dependent visa) can work up to 28 hours per week in any type of job (no degree necessary). |
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RainbowMay
Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad |
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rtm wrote: |
nomad soul wrote: |
Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally. |
If the OP and the 'partner' are legally married, Japan may be an option. If the 'partner' (who does have a BA) gets a job, then the spouse (on a dependent visa) can work up to 28 hours per week in any type of job (no degree necessary). |
Thank you for the advice. It is very appreciated. |
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RainbowMay
Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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RedLightning wrote: |
Who (or what) your partner is can also be a factor, particularly if you intend to teach children.
-Keep this in mind |
I am a female, my partner is male. If this makes a difference. |
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fluffyhamster
Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 3292 Location: UK > China > Japan > UK again
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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OP: Hope you don't mind, but be aware of (beware LOL) the greengrocer's apostrophe - there's one in your thread title and one in your OP. If you often use it unawares it could bother potential employers and affect your chances of gaining employment (at least versus candidates who proofread their submissions more carefully). |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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It's a red-letter day indeed. I agree with the hamster. |
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fluffyhamster
Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 3292 Location: UK > China > Japan > UK again
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, it's hard to disagree about matters of linguistic fact. If only language teaching "confined" itself to them more! |
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