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Sadken

Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 341
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 3:57 pm Post subject: Am I missing something? |
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I keep seeing that China is ludicrously easy to find work in irrespective of qualifications, however, all the jobs I have seen on the job board seem to require a CELTA and possibly experience.
I have a degree and a good heart and am pretty much willing to work just about anywhere to rescue me from my comfy rut. My options are restricted, however, because signing up to a full time CELTA would mean quitting my job and losing my flat. I can't really do that till I am about to jet off so you see my tricky predicament. I have thought about doing a part time course but it takes.....so......long and I am really keen to get out ASAP.
What do you reckon then? |
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nolefan

Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1458 Location: on the run
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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with motivation and a bachelor, you are already more than qualified to teach in China. Most of those guys ask for the moon but they will settle for the suirs of Venice... If you really have a hard time, PM me and I'll give you some pointers |
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Sadken

Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 341
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Roger
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138
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Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:19 am Post subject: |
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It's sometimes easier to find a job than to keep it |
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Chris_Crossley

Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 1797 Location: Still in the centre of Furnace City, PRC, after eight years!!!
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Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:34 am Post subject: Finding and keeping a job |
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Roger wrote:
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It's sometimes easier to find a job than to keep it. |
You're telling me! (And a great many other TEFLers as well.........) |
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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I came to China twelve months ago without a Degree, Qualifications or anything and I simply love the life here. I do not advocate that people should necessarily do this especially if they are young, but in my circumstances (I was then 56) it proved to be the thing to do. I was however VERY MOTIVATED and determined to succeed here. It was very daunting for the first week or so. I would strongly recommend that you do a Celta Course or similar if you can afford it.
My School says I can remain here for many years if I wish and that is great seeing that female Chinese teachers retire at 55 and I will turn 58 just after Christmas. |
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TEAM_PAPUA

Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 1679 Location: HOLE
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:03 am Post subject: * |
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You have a 'Good Heart' - meaning at least you are a living & breathing body.
If all else fails you meet the EF China criteria.
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