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Zero · Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Posts: 1402

China seems happy to absorb as many older white teachers as the world can throw at it. That is, until they turn 55 or 60 or whatever the age is, and then it is a visa issue more than discrimination on the part of individual schools. A certain supposedly developed Asian country mentioned a moment ago is among the lamest in the world and honestly, I don't see why anyone would want to teach there except for the money. Even at that, I'd take a pass.

Ariadne · Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 960

I celebrated my 55th birthday during my first year in China. Still here at 62. The uni where I am now hired me at age 60, but I think, as a rule, it's much easier to renew contracts than it is to find new ones once you get to be sixtyish. 40? You are a mere whippersnapper.

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PeterBar · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 145 Location: La France profonde

The OP made observations also about finding a partner, and most people have concentrated on the age aspect.

I would suggest that a 40 year old woman wouldn't have too much trouble finding a similar nationality partner within the expat/TEFL community in many countries.

Western Europe, however would probably provide limited opportunities for working.