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madrileno
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| JZer wrote: |
| Would a B.A. in Foreign Languages and a CELTA be enough? |
The BA would have to be related in some way to English, so you wouldn't be eligible for positions with the MoE. With a CELTA though, you could try applying to positions with private recruiting companies or private universities... |
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izzi
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| I currently work in KSA and I can assure you that it is very possible to get a job here with only a BA in anything and maybe a year of international teaching experience. Many of my colleagues do not have the qualifications that I do (MA TESOL) but are nonetheless, great teachers. Saudi's cannot afford to be too picky. The lifestyle here is a buzz kill. |
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JZer
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izzi,
thanks for the advice. However if one is only getting paid $36,000 a year with a B.A. and some international teaching experience, I am not sure that it is worth it. |
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lizziebennet
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:00 am Post subject: |
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| Remember that the salary you mention is tax free and you get accommodation and transport. Also, the living cost in Saudi is much cheaper than in Oman or the UAE. |
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JZer
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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| lizziebennet wrote: |
| Remember that the salary you mention is tax free and you get accommodation and transport. Also, the living cost in Saudi is much cheaper than in Oman or the UAE. |
It might be worth it to some. However one can earn $30,000 with free housing in South Korea. Taxes are almost nothing.
Is it worth living in Saudi for $6,000 a year? |
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truthbebold
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In korea you still have to pay bills though plus transportation and the tax can add up.
you are lucky to save 15 grand in korea where in saudi you could save 30 making 36 if you didnt travel |
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JZer
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| truthbebold wrote: |
In korea you still have to pay bills though plus transportation and the tax can add up.
you are lucky to save 15 grand in korea where in saudi you could save 30 making 36 if you didnt travel |
So one could live on $6000 a year. However, what would one do with their free time?
Unless one is trying to write a novel, I would image living on $6000 would be really boring. |
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