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Double_Dragon



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:47 pm    Post subject: Money Reply with quote
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suphanburi



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Jobs with prepaid airfares Reply with quote
Double_Dragon wrote:
Hi all,

The title of this thread pretty much sums it up. I'm seeking to find a job with a prepaid airfare. The reason I desire this is because after finishing university, I'm impatient and poor. Do any of you ladies and gentlemen ESLers know of a scenario where this can occur? I noticed that if there is a flight bonus, it's usually paid as a reimbursement after working in Country X for some time.

I am hoping that an employer will be willing to put their faith in me, and purchase the plane ticket to Country X so that I'm not out of pocket initially. Sense of entitlement? Perhaps, I'm just really poor and impatient right now.

Many thanks


About the only place that prepaid airfare for generic EFL teachers was Korea. Most of those have disappeared but there are still a few around. Check the Korean forums (separate registration required).

If you are a qualified, licensed teacher (B.Ed) then you might have better luck in the international school circuit where airfare and housing are common perks.

Barring that, find a job in China, get your "Z" visa and borrow $1000 for airfare. You'll be able to pay it off after a month or so then be able to work and pay down your student loans.

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spiral78



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
As already pointed out, these are rare. What are your qualifications and nationality?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Japan JET programme pays for flights; however, you say you're impatient and their application procedure takes forever (Apply November/depart July) so I guess that's out.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Double_Dragon wrote:
It's probably best to just incur a debt for the one way ticket to Country X. In this way, the options for jobs will be far greater.

However, you'd need to budget for more than just airfare; ground transportation, lodging, food, visa fees, medical, etc., are initial out-of-pocket expenses to consider. Plus, you should have an emergency fund set aside for that "just in case" situation.

Anyway, head over to the China forum for specifics.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
As nomadsoul points out, it's not just travel to the country. You need to be able to afford to support yourself until you get a first paycheck - as most teachers are paid at the end of the month worked, this is at best 6-8 weeks after arrival most places. You should always have access to money for planefare home - a little bad luck can go a long way in a foreign country. It's just not safe without a reasonable financial safety net.

Your options are very limited, as you will be an entry-level candidate anywhere you apply (a BEd and nothing else won't put you at the top of the resume pile anywhere).

Anyway, Asia is certainly your best bet. Europe is mostly out unless you have a second passport from an EU country. Latin America pays less than Asia, and the Middle East requires far more quals than you've got to offer for reasonable jobs.

You might post on the General Asia forum below if you haven't already.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Your options are very limited, as you will be an entry-level candidate anywhere you apply (a BEd and nothing else won't put you at the top of the resume pile anywhere).

Some countries also require a TEFL cert, which is another expense to consider. Anyway, being "impatient" and "poor" as well as inexperienced means you can't be picky.
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