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Which Asian Country Is Best To Teach-Most Money-Least Scams?
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NP1970



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:31 am    Post subject: Which Asian Country Is Best To Teach-Most Money-Least Scams? Reply with quote
I've already been warned about China (www.ChinaScamBusters.com) but what about Japan, Korea, Phillipines, Indonesia, Malayasi, Vietnam, Thailand? Anyone actually taught in those countries? If yes what's the low down summary? Thanks.
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CHINOISE



Joined: 09 Dec 2012
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've only worked in Korea and China and never been "scammed". But there are a lot of "fishy" things that employers do in Asia in general.

I'd say there are far more legit jobs in China than anywhere, but part of that is the fact that there are so many jobs there.

Anyway, wherever you choose to work it will be a gamble. There are so many things the company does or doesn't provide for you. Unless you have an hour long conversation with someone who's already worked there a year, you'd never know what you're getting yourself into. Make sure you spend as much time as possible researching the country and studying the language before you fly over. You're also gonna need at least 2 thousand dollars to be on the safe said as well as a credit card.

Good luck
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bansheebeat



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Which Asian Country Is Best To Teach-Most Money-Least Sc Reply with quote
NP1970 wrote:
I've already been warned about China (www.ChinaScamBusters.com) but what about Japan, Korea, Phillipines, Indonesia, Malayasi, Vietnam, Thailand? Anyone actually taught in those countries? If yes what's the low down summary? Thanks.


I currently teach in Thailand. Like every other place there are plenty of shady employers out there, but if you do your research you'll be fine. Before you accept any offer ask if you can talk to a current EFL teacher, or if they have 'references' from past teachers who you can get in contact with. Any halfway decent school shouldn't have an issue with this.
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EFL Educator



Joined: 17 Jul 2013
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most Money + Least Scams In Asia= Brunei..it's now also under Sharia Law! Shocked
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suphanburi



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
EFL Educator wrote:
Most Money + Least Scams In Asia= Brunei..it's now also under Sharia Law! Shocked


They also exclude Americans:

- must be from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or UK (commonwealth countries).
- you must have completed your basic and tertiary education in one of those countries.

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plumpy nut



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
suphanburi wrote:

They also exclude Americans:



I'm assuming, like most normal people probably would, that you make comments like that because you're really not too bright when it comes to doing anything else. When one is a Ne'er Do Well or perhaps just some type of a Weirdo, become an anti-American, all of a sudden you feel like you're someone. Laughing Actually countries can be like you too. A country with a lowlife hypocritical Sultan, from what I have heard, drawing attention away from himself with Sharia law. What an absolute load.
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suphanburi



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
plumpy nut wrote:
suphanburi wrote:

They also exclude Americans:



I'm assuming, like most normal people probably would, that you make comments like that because you're really not too bright when it comes to doing anything else. When one is a Ne'er Do Well or perhaps just some type of a Weirdo, become an anti-American, all of a sudden you feel like you're someone. Laughing Actually countries can be like you too. A country with a lowlife hypocritical Sultan, from what I have heard, drawing attention away from himself with Sharia law. What an absolute load.


Actually, no. I just posted it as a simple matter of fact.

Of the "7" native speaking countries that are usually utilized for "Native Speakers" Brunei makes a point of excluding the Americans so while it has the fewest scams and the best pay in Asia it is also not open to those holding passports from the United States.

They also exclude ALL of those persons who are over the age of 52.

Since I reported that I must also be ageist as well as anti-American.

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EFL Educator



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Malaysia is at the top end ....salaries for EFL teachers are rising daily...scams are rare too..and yes they employ North Americans (including Canadians) Very Happy
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