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hashim1991 · Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 4

Hello, all

After a year teaching in Saudi Arabia, I'm considering living and working in Tunisia. It looks great, Tunis especially. The only problem is the lack of online ads for jobs.

Has anyone here worked in Tunisia? What is the best way to go about looking for jobs? I'm easy between teaching kids or adults and not fussy about pay - more looking for somewhere that isn't going to mess me around (if there is such a place for someone with my qualifications and experience - I have an undergraduate degree in Arabic, and a CELTA). I looked around on the forums and the rest of the internet and can't find much on the subject.

Many thanks in advance!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

There are discussions about Tunisia on the General Africa forum (http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewforum.php?f=1).

hashim1991 · Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 4

yes but none of the recent-ish posts are about the general situation out there re finding jobs. that's why i started a new topic

johnslat · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:48 pm Post subject:

Dear hashim 1991,

You may have already seen this - and I'm not sure whether it would have any impact on your decision.

But - just in case:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/22/world/africa/new-freedoms-in-tunisia-drive-support-for-isis.html?_r=0

Regards,
John

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

MuscatGary · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:20 am Post subject:

Tunisia is not in the Middle East.

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Tunisia is a country in North Africa best visited as a tourist...as is Morocco and Egypt. If money or savings is of no concern to you than consider teaching English there. Also when leaving the country there are severe currency restriction rules (you must declare all currency and other items of value you have in possession with you in person upon entry) or risk having them taken away from you upon leaving the country! Shocked

AGoodStory · Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 738

Hello, Hashim, and welcome to the cafe!

It is easy to see why you would think the General Middle East board is the best place to ask for information about Tunisia, but try reposting on the General Africa board. You are more likely to get useful information there, if, indeed, there is anyone around with more current information. (I do know of two members who worked in Tunisia, and have since left, so they may spot your post there and chime in.)

Generally speaking, cross posting is discouraged, but in this case it makes sense to post in the General Africa forum.

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plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

The Middle East or North Africa is best not visited at all. I come to the Middle East for work.