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Teacher in Rome
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Saying you're good at teaching is equivalent to saying that you're good at driving.
A lot of people (well, men mostly) think they are expert drivers while flying round a corner with one hand on the wheel. |
Haha - I thought I might get pulled up on that one!
I've been teaching for a while, and I'm still teaching, in part, because I can do it. I don't want to come across as arrogant - or as falsely modest. What I mean by doing it well is that I help my students get the results they want, whether that's to pass an exam, improve a level, be more confident, get job satisfaction or a promotion... I work hard to maintain my professional reputation and to stay current with what's going on, so yes, I take pride in being a good teacher.
There are no prizes in struggling through a job that you can't do, or which isn't at least reasonably aligned with your skills or interests. I'm never going to become a software developer, electrical engineer or even an electrician, for example. Just as well I found teaching!
And, as for the driving.... Don't you know that in Italy, it's mandatory to be able to drive fast round corners with one hand on the wheel? We're also blessed with super vision that allows us to safely overtake while going round that corner... |
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natsume
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Location: Chongqing, China
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(Teaching in Myanmar means that I can save about $2,500 USD per month).
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You can't drop that (parenthetically, no less), and not explain it. |
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twowheel
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| I teach because it is a great excuse to stay far away from my Thai ex-wives... |
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Jmbf
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(Teaching in Myanmar means that I can save about $2,500 USD per month).
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You can't drop that (parenthetically, no less), and not explain it. |
He has mentioned previously that he teaches at a 'semi' international private school and tops his income up with online lessons. Fair dibs to him. |
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natsume
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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Location: Chongqing, China
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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He has mentioned previously that he teaches at a 'semi' international private school and tops his income up with online lessons. Fair dibs to him. |
That's great, if that's the case. It just read like teaching in Myanmar in general allows one to save that much a month, which I am pretty sure is not true.
(One could have said that, with no explanation, about Saudi Arabia 10 years ago, and nobody would have questioned it.) |
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getbehindthemule
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Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:27 am Post subject: |
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I teach because I want to challenge myself, learn & make a positive impact in my students lives.
I also teach beacause I want a job where I only need to work 9 months of the year, experiencing a different culture in the process, travel, etc. One that is basically stress free (but not easy) when compared to my previous career.
If the above changes, or I decide that I want to bank bundles of cash, I will leave the teaching field...but for now it suits me just fine  |
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getbehindthemule
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Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:30 am Post subject: |
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| natsume wrote: |
| Jmbf wrote: |
He has mentioned previously that he teaches at a 'semi' international private school and tops his income up with online lessons. Fair dibs to him. |
That's great, if that's the case. It just read like teaching in Myanmar in general allows one to save that much a month, which I am pretty sure is not true.
(One could have said that, with no explanation, about Saudi Arabia 10 years ago, and nobody would have questioned it.) |
Fair play to him if that's the case.
But I very much doubt than anyone, bar a fully licensed teacher at a true international school, can save $2500/month in Myanmar, Cambodia or Thailand! |
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ExpatLuke
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If the above changes, or I decide that I want to bank bundles of cash, I will leave the teaching field...but for now it suits me just fine |
Both Steven King and JK Rowling were English teachers before their writing careers shot them to wealth and fame. So, why not do both?  |
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Jmbf
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But I very much doubt than anyone, bar a fully licensed teacher at a true international school, can save $2500/month in Myanmar, Cambodia or Thailand! |
There are nearly always 'outliers' in every country that have income outside the normal salary range. This could be the case here. Or he could be hustling like crazy for online work. |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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Location: The real world
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I teach because I want to challenge myself, learn & make a positive impact in my students lives.
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If the above changes, or I decide that I want to bank bundles of cash, I will leave the teaching field. |
That line of thinking isn't uncommon for those who find teaching rewarding. Besides, people's career goals can certainly change over time. |
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getbehindthemule
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Location: Shanghai
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| getbehindthemule wrote: |
If the above changes, or I decide that I want to bank bundles of cash, I will leave the teaching field...but for now it suits me just fine |
Both Steven King and JK Rowling were English teachers before their writing careers shot them to wealth and fame. So, why not do both? |
...but I teach Science, so perhaps I should aim for rocket scientist
In saying that a good friend of mine is a Science teacher back home and he has shot to fame, as such, by co-writing and publishing a full Science curriculum. He has now moved away from teaching into research and publishing. He was always extremely passionate about the subject and education in general though! |
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simon44
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It just read like teaching in Myanmar in general allows one to save that much a month, which I am pretty sure is not true
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To clarify the numbers and details:
I do not hold a teaching licence or education degree.
I do hold an MSc from London University, plus many relevant teaching certificates (CPD).
I do not have a CELTA or DELTA
I have been teaching off and on for about 10 years I am now almost 58 years old
I teach KG and primary at a private school in Myanmar, where 97% of the students are local Myanmar.
My monthly salary is about $2,400 plus $500 for my hotel accommodation.
I also make about $500 each month from online teaching.
I spend on average, no more than $400 each month on food, drink, entertainment etc etc.
So my 'cash' income is $2,400 +500 - 400 = $2,500, which is what I save in the bank each month
(Now you can maybe understand why I like to teach in Myanmar.....) |
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getbehindthemule
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Location: Shanghai
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It just read like teaching in Myanmar in general allows one to save that much a month, which I am pretty sure is not true
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To clarify the numbers and details:
I do not hold a teaching licence or education degree.
I do hold an MSc from London University, plus many relevant teaching certificates (CPD).
I do not have a CELTA or DELTA
I have been teaching off and on for about 10 years I am now almost 58 years old
I teach KG and primary at a private school in Myanmar, where 97% of the students are local Myanmar.
My monthly salary is about $2,400 plus $500 for my hotel accommodation.
I also make about $500 each month from online teaching.
I spend on average, no more than $400 each month on food, drink, entertainment etc etc.
So my 'cash' income is $2,400 +500 - 400 = $2,500, which is what I save in the bank each month
(Now you can maybe understand why I like to teach in Myanmar.....) |
Wow, I didnt think that that kind of salary existed in Myanmar. They pay you $500 per month hotel allowance on top of $2400!
How did you land that gig? I teach young learners myself so just curious.
Saving $2500/month is unbelievable, more power to you.
Do you mind listing some of the negative aspects of your job there, if any? |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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Location: The real world
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Wow, I didnt think that that kind of salary existed in Myanmar. They pay you $500 per month hotel allowance on top of $2400!
How did you land that gig? I teach young learners myself so just curious.
Saving $2500/month is unbelievable, more power to you.
Do you mind listing some of the negative aspects of your job there, if any? |
That would be great for a thread on Myanmar in the General Asia forum. |
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simon44
Joined: 15 Mar 2013
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Hi, most schools in Myanmar pay for hotel accommodation because of the high price of rented accommodation.
My salary is 'average' for a teaching position in Myanmar - it is the low cost of living that ability to save that first attracted me to teach in Myanmar in 2012.
(My home for 15 years is in Thailand, but with my lack of B.Ed and advanced years, I have minimal chance of earning a decent teaching salary).
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Do you mind listing some of the negative aspects of your job there, if any?
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I cannot think of any negative aspects of my job! I have worked for other schools in Myanmar and always been treated very well, (much better than the few times that I've worked in Thailand).
My school treats me very well, gives me a bonus because I have an (unrelated) MSc, gave me their annual pay rise after just 2 months in the job, pay all of my visa-run air tickets, visa fees and hotel accommodation in Bangkok.
Right now, I'm teaching summer school (on the same monthly salary), just teaching no more than 90 minutes a day (3 half-hour lessons).
The kids are great to teach, the local teachers wonderful and you will never hear 'You are farang, you not understand'. It seems that it is only Thailand where people do not want to learn from foreigners
OTOH, Myanmar food is pretty disgusting (most of it), drowned in oil....
I make my own salads, cycle to school, go to the gym after work... |
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