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I was wondering what the chances are of a 23 year old American male finding work in Eastern Europe without a degree? Particularly Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary. I am interested in any/all of these countries. I am also interested in Ukraine and Russia, but not as much as the former group.

If I can rack up some experience volunteering ESL at my local college, use what tutoring experience I have, and get a CELTA certification, will I be able to find work anywhere? I also have experience controlling a classroom and working with children (about 1 year.) I am willing to start out in a smaller towns out in the boondocks so to speak if need be. Making decent wages would be nice, but I am used to living on low wages so as long as I can survive and have a little extra money, that would be fine too.

A side question instead of making a new thread---Can one earn a degree part-time while doing TEFL? Be it online or in a foreign university? My main issue is I want to get out of the United States, I don't want to go to school full-time in the United States and have to wait before I can do ESL.

Thanks in advance for any information or assistance you can provide.