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[dmb]

I have just been asked to name my price. A 10 day job in Erbil in a turkish private school. Speaking classes only. Thats the only info I have at the moment. How much would you say and would you do it?

[Niste]

Three hundred dollars / day & full body armour.

[dmb]

I've only got limited time. I just heard the word Iraq and thought 1000$ a day. my flatmate laughed(a friend of the recruiter) and told me Erbil is way in the north in Kurdish controlled Iraq. The students are turks and turkmenistans with no danger. Oh and it is Turkish private school not a US construction company so my initial idea is ridiculous.

[dmb]

i've just found it on the map. It is between Mossul and kirkuk. However on another site i read there hasnt been a car bomb since April

[Henry_Cowell]

You could always just send 31. He obviously needs some excitement in his life. And he's the consummate TEFL professional.

[web fishing]

Exciting, this is my first time on the Turkey board. I came here after reading your post on the ME post.

I came across this job offer with Amideast, maybe it will give you an idea [their salary is low in my opinion]:

(CLOSED) English Language Instructor
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
An American nonprofit, nongovernmental organization seeking to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa
Location city: Erbil
Location country: Iraq
Closing date: 08 Dec 2003 -- (CLOSED)
Job Description

AMIDEAST, an American nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to strengthening mutual understanding between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa, is planning to open an Iraq field office in Erbil in late 2003, with English language training projected to begin in early January 2004. The English language training program will be funded primarily through student tuition.

AMIDEAST offers English language training in locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Classes are taught by professionally trained native speakers of American English who use communicative teaching methods. Students learn practical every-day English that they can use in real-life situations such as at work or school. AMIDEAST's small classes (average 10-11 students per class, maximum 15), customized instruction, and comprehensive learning resources help students improve their English language skills quickly and effectively.

AMIDEAST uses the New Interchange curriculum, from Cambridge University Press. We divide the program into twelve sub-levels, which take students from the beginner to the upper intermediate level and offer a multi-skills syllabus integrating themes, structures, functions and vocabulary.

Featuring high-interest topics, the series focuses on both accuracy and fluency. Enjoyable classroom activities ensure that students learn to express themselves effectively on a variety of topics. New Interchange is written in North American English, but reflects the fact that English is the major language of international communication, and is not limited to any one country, region, or culture. Each sub-level of New Interchange will provide about 30 hours of class instruction. Classes will be taught three days per week, two hours per day, for 30 hours of instruction over a five-week session.

Teachers will be contracted by AMIDEAST as independent contractors for six or twelve months, with an option to renew. Teachers will be paid $12-$15/hour of instruction, and will receive an allowance to cover the cost of health insurance. Teachers can generally expect to teach at least four classes per session, depending on student demand. Housing allowances and vacation are not provided under the contract, but housing costs and other costs of living are very modest in northern Iraq.

Round trip air transport to and from Erbil is provided for the instructor, as well as a baggage allowance of 300 lbs.

Erbil is Iraq's fourth-largest city, with a population of approximately one million people, almost entirely Kurds. It is situated in the north of Iraq, in an area of grassy steppe plains, which give way to hills and mountains about 30 minutes' drive to the northwest of the city. The scenic countryside to the north of Erbil features picturesque villages, waterfalls, and valleys, and can receive a meter or so of snow each winter. Erbil, however, has temperate winters (reaching 0-5 C with occasional snow), and dry, hot summers (sometimes reaching 40-50 C in August). Water in Erbil is safe to drink and electricity is generally stable.
Vacancies Contact
To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected], or by fax to +1-202-776-7111. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Reference Code: RW_66236E

[QatarChic]

No car bombs since April?

I for one, wouldn't go- life's too short enough as it is. Yes, you may make tonnes of money in a short amount of time, and it would be a unique experience, but it's too big a risk to gamble....

[tekirdag]

I wouldn't go for any amount of money. There are things happening in that area of the world that we can hardly imagine.

[molly farquharson]

I would go to somewhere like Erbil. I have a friend in Mosul (he's in the army now, used to be a TEFL teacher-- there you go, 31!) and he is kind of bored. My future son-in-law is in Bagdat and he is sort of bored, though an AK bullet came through the roof of his room (aka container) a couple of wks ago. dmb, I think it would be a great opportunity if you can get the money sorted out.

btw, my future SIL's flak jacket caost $1500...

[Henry_Cowell]

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[molly farquharson]

if that's a slam at my future son-in-law, 31, get off it. he is not in the military and he went for all the right reasons. he has a lot more integrity than some i might mention

[31]

No that is not a slam (dig?) against your future son in law.

I am sure he went for the right reasons, money.

My post was about you ex TEFLer friend and the difficulty the American military has in recruiting.