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ebooktrial0001
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 Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject: Where to Make the Most Money Teaching, Even in Warzones? |
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Hello Everyone,
Having taught in Libya and found it strangely agreeable and nice, I wouldn't mind looking into conflict zones to teach in, such as Afghanistan, Irag-Kurdistan, Angola, etc.
1. Does anyone know where to get these jobs?
2. What do they pay?
3. Any other considerations?
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scot47
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| Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Who is recruiting teachers to go to a warzone ? I suppose it all depends how you define that. Somme inner-city schools might qualify in the conurbations of the US and UK ! |
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ebooktrial0001
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| Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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They still need instructors/trainers, etc. who speak English in Afghanistan, Iraq, etc.
I was just curious if they knew anyone. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| You seem to be glamorizing the idea of teaching in high-danger situations. Just because a teaching opportunity is in a warzone or potentially volatile country doesn't mean it pays extra due to the risk. In addition, there's a lot of uncertainty---you could start a position in one of those danger spots and a month or two later, your contract ends unexpectedly because you were forced to evacuate. |
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johnslat
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Dear nomad soul,
I have the impression we both know what that's like. 
Regards,
John |
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ebooktrial0001
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| Yes, I taught in Libya. But, still, it's an adventure. I have never been to places like A-stan or Kurdistan that have reputed to have high pay; but, I wouldn't be against finding more. |
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grahamb
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ebooktrial0001 wrote: |
They still need instructors/trainers, etc. who speak English in Afghanistan, Iraq, etc.
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I taught in Libya. But, still, it's an adventure. I have never been to places like A-stan or Kurdistan that have reputed to have high pay; but, I wouldn't be against finding more. |
In an older thread, you posted that you were worried about the situation in Libya...
Anyway, keep in mind that there are already educated, English-proficient Iraqis, Libyans, and Afghans working as English language teachers in their home countries. Therefore, not every company or university requires native speakers from the US, UK, Oz, etc., especially when the socio-political situation is so volatile. In fact, all those native-speaking teachers (yourself included) wouldn't have had to leave Libya last year if they were in high demand.
Again, high risk doesn't always equal high pay. Some of the salaries are likely to be similar to what you can get as a direct hire in KSA. You don't qualify for university teaching or special government contracts, so focus on oil jobs in Libya and Iraq (Afghanistan is not an oil producer). Just don't hold you breath waiting for an interview or for jobs with out-of-this-world pay. |
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Xie Lin
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Gamajorba
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| I remember seeing vacancies in Kabul and Sanaa about a year ago. Not really sure if they're worth the extra payment...and I believe there is nanny position advertised somewhere in Luanda! |
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