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harmonica · Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

I have decided to pack up & head to Taipei. I would like to go ASAP, but I have read that winter is not a good time to look for work. I have a temp job that ends in June or July. Should I wait until summer? I have a BA & a yr of teaching experience in Korea. I would like to avoid teaching kindies & would like to find a job within 2 mos. Any advice?

Rooster_2006 · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 984

harmonica · Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

Thanks Rooster. From what I had read I was under the impression that the peak hiring season was at summer's end. I'm trying to tie up loose ends & hope to be there toward the end of Feb. Hopefully that won't be too late.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

August is probably the best time to find a job in Taiwan. Unless you have a Master's degree in TESOL you will likely be teaching children. If you want to teach adults, go to China.

dangerousapple · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 292

I actually agree with Jzer on this one. August/September has the most job openings. February is ok, but not nearly as good.

harmonica · Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

Thanks JZer & dangerousapple. I guess I better make a decision soon.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

The one downside to Taiwan is that many people have to work three part time jobs to get enough hours.

Teaching in China can be a lot easier.

harmonica · Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

I ruled out China because of its Internet censorship policies. I recently launched my first website and I am thinking about creating two more. I think they may hard to manage from China.

nebrie · Joined: 01 Nov 2011 Posts: 1

I would prefer to arrive in early December rather than August but the upside is that I'll have free rent and utilities in the middle of Taipei. Would it still be tough to find one good full time job in a month or two?