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[lelick1234]

Hey Folks,

I am an American (white [not that I am bragging. I know how the game works internationally]) currently teaching social studies in Alexandria, Egypt. I have about four years of teaching experience abroad experience. I will be returning to the United States this year. I hope to earn my Master's degree in TESOL from San Francisco State University. I am also thinking about earning my teaching credential in Social Studies.

I am looking for a place to settle down. I have a wife (Egyptian American) and a daughter (2 years old). We want to live comfortably in an "Islamic" country that isn't about to fall into civil war. I would love to hear your opinions about the following questions in regards to Indonesia:

1) Job prospects for ESL teacher w/ 4 years teaching experience and a MA in TESOL

2) Opportunities to teach social studies at an international school

3) Raising a family on ESL wages in Indonesia

4) Schooling for my daughter

5) Opportunities for my wife to teach Arabic

6) General views of life in Indonesia

--Leo

[esl_prof]

See my response to your similar inquiry on the Malaysia forum.