Job Discussion Forums

[theoriginalprankster]

I worked in Taiwan for three years in the heydays - it was good. Kids mostly, and some privates. Pretty good money for a beginner.

Moved on to China, struggled in the beginning, and made great money in the end, but the air quality drove me out. Gained great experience, and worked for some high quality institutions.

I've looked at all sorts of positions around Asia, and each country has its pros and cons.

For me;
1. Thailand - no. Unless the salary is up around 100000bt.
2. Malaysia - maybe. If the salary is upward of 8000rt.
3. Cambo, Vietnam, Philippines - no. Just no.

I'm not going back to Taiwan or China, because I've been there and done that.

Where are you at, and what makes it good/great/acceptable for you?

And where would you never want to live and teach, and why?

[bograt]

Worked in Korea and am currently working in Hong Kong. Making more money here but spending a lot more and saving less. HK is a much more interesting place to live and I don't regret coming here but will be heading back to Korea for the bucks before too long. Nowadays it's not a question of where I don't want to live but my wife's and I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be interested in China (pollution) or a developing country

[theoriginalprankster]

[bograt]

[likwid_777]

Regarding OP's question... I'm not sure. However, with respect to the rise and fall (?) of Japan and Korea as ESL paradisos, along with the inevitable (?) collapse of China's ESL paradiso status... Where is the next China? Naturally, nowhere in Asia which could ever offer ESLers the scale of opportunity which China has again in our lifetime.

>>No, not India... Doesn't seem to pay teachers, and is not East or South East Asian<<

However, in terms of offering a goldmine of jobs and excitement, what could be the next China? Myanmar, Laos? I think that we've run out of Asia, unfortunately. And unless Western influence has a rather severe renaissance soon, you'd better enjoy the scene for what it is now and over the next decade or so, for it may be on its dying legs.

[Prof.Gringo]

[spiral78]

Yes, and they pay in SOCKS.

[plumpy nut]

Maybe you could barter the socks at the market.

[spiral78]

Sounds like two jobs required to support oneself in Bangladesh:-)

[likwid_777]

In socks? Ouch, you must get quite a few for your troubles. Considering that one can buy a business shirt at K-Mart in Australia for $8 (Made in Bangladesh), socks must be worth **** all. I wonder what the first middle man pays for these fine garments from the factory outlet? We all know that the pay lords up that way have saved a buck or two on fire exit doors in their factories.

[plumpy nut]

Unwilling to work in Thailand unless your salary is 100,000 Baht? That's a bit odd. A huge amount of teachers would gladly work in Thailand for 60,000 Baht and a lot would be fairly happy with 40000 Baht, just to be in Thailand. Sure you can work your way up to 100000 if you work for one of the 4 top tier schools in Bangkok. Hopefully your licensed and have plenty of years teaching K-12 or equivalent where you are a resident.

PS For any grammer nutjobs, I like your better than you're

[plumpy nut]

[likwid_777]

[EFL Educator]

To The OP,

The best ASEAN country to work in nowadays is Malaysia....for many reasons.

[Tazz]

And the reasons are....?