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Chris420 · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 36

Hello. My name is Chris. I'm 22 years old and I live in Canada. I'm looking for a good european country where I can work and save up money. Are there any safe countries in that area where a new teacher could work? Thanks.
Chris420

p.s. Do any of you know of any good websites with job postings?

Chasgul · Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 168 Location: BG

Given that you have no degree, do you at least have some teaching qualifications?

Have you checked whether or not you will need some kind of visa to come over?

You say that you live in Canada - what passport(s) do you hold?

Chris420 · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 36

I have a TESOL certificate from Global TESOL College. I only have a Canadian passport.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There are not many countries in EUROPE where teaching EFL will give you the chance to save money. Most countries expect their teachers to have a university degree AND teacher training.

IN the EU prefernce will be given to those with passports from EU countries.

Maybe time to review your plans ?

Moore · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid

I really don't think you have much chance at all in Europe: most countries are very strict on only allowing EU passport holders to work. It's hard to save money in TEFL in general: it's something you do more as a way of taking a break from the rat-race and being able to experience life in other countries than as a way of saving up money. Europe is pretty expensive and the
TEFL wages are not as high comparatively as they are in the middle East or Asia. Your best bet is going to Asia: you can save up in South Korea for example.
You really need to invest in a decent TEFL qualification such as a CELTA certificate as you have no degree and your aim is to save up money. If I were you I'd keep the no-degree thing quiet with employers though, especially for Asia.

SueH · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Posts: 1022 Location: Northern Italy

I think I can agree with the above posters, who have been uncharacteristically gentle with you Smile

I'll focus on the saving money bit. I'm off to Italy this year but I have other income; without it I know I'd never save and be limited in the extra-curricular activities that are half the point of going to such a place.

Down the line a bit it might be a possibility, but for now go to somewhere without the Italian lifestyle but wages to compensate!

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

It will have to be English Time Istanbul then. PM me for details.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

31, you spend your time slagging off English Time, now you want people to work there. Does Molly know you are doing her recruitment?

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

31 does not work for English Time and does not have any authority to recruit teachers for us. Please check out the Turkey forum for a look at the kind of person he is. if you are interested in English Time, PM me, not him.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

I can back up Molly. She is indeed the boss of ET and in charge of recruitment.

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

The two previous posts from two different posters were posted within the space of 4 minutes. One of the posters has never posted on this forum before.

Perhaps those two posters are one and the same person?

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

The profile information shows that dmb has made 3973 postings and Molly 409, yet 31 claims that one of them "has never posted on this forum before."
Perhaps 31 is a reference to the number of brain cells floating aimlessly inside his skull. Then again, it could be his IQ.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

31, you are being ridiculous now. You know me from over a decade ago from English Fast. And if you are at ET then you know Molly is your boss.