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sigmoid · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1276

Can anybody please comment on which might be better and the differences/similarities between teaching in Southern China and Vietnam.

In particular, I am trying to decide whether to go to Guangzhou or Siagon. Which would you recommend and why?

thanks in advance for any input. Very Happy

wildbillLee · Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 10

I'm not an authority on either Saigon or Guangzhou but I can appreciate your query.

If you're interested in saving a percentage of your monthly income to send home, I'd say there's better money to be earned/saved in Saigon than South China. Of course, your earning potential depends on your qualifications, i.e., whether you have a TESL certificate, and if you have experience as a English teacher.

Both South China and Saigon/Vietnam are happening places, though, and who knows what opportunities you may find in either place.

Guest · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:32 am Post subject:

I was in Saigon for July and August and I was offered several teaching positions - non of which I took.

I am now working and living in China - 3 hours northwest of Shanghai.

I have contacts for 3 schools in Saigon if you would like them and I can also tell you a bit about the differences.

My email address is:

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Marlene