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catalpa33 · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

Hello everybody Smile

So I was hoping to maybe get some input from people who are in or have taught in Monterrey. I am a recent TESOL grad and have a bachelor's degree, but no solid teaching experience. So I am leaving for Monterrey in two weeks and I am giving myself a month to find a teaching job. I figure worse comes to worst, I will just leave Monterrey broke and come back to the U.S.

Ok so I have been going through past postings to gain info on places I should probably stay away from, but if anyone out there can possibly give me advice on how to go about job hunting once I arrive in Monterrey--I would really appreciate it. Also, does anyone know of institutes/schools in Monterrey they would recommend working at?

Thanks for any help...

PlayadelSoul · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 346 Location: Playa del Carmen

There are about 5 Harmon Halls in Mty. I am sure you can find some work at one of them, since they start new course every month. Other options might be limited, as school has already started.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

You might aso try Ingles Individual, to avoid 4 weeks of uncertain training at HH.

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

It's a while since I saw a posting from you, Guy. Have you been hiding away in a log cabin somewhere with Thelmadatter? Very Happy

PlayadelSoul · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 346 Location: Playa del Carmen

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

True. It depends on whether it's a franchise or corporate II

catalpa33 · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

Thanks for the help so far Very Happy

...I will give Ingles Individual a try once I get to Mty--but how do you know if it's a franchise or corporate?? I figure I will also give English Now, Berlitz, and Interlingua a try too, since most schools started late August.

PlayadelSoul · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 346 Location: Playa del Carmen

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

I agree. I worked with an II in Acapulco that was both a franchise and quite stable. I also worked with an II in Cuernavaca that was corporate and just had a real Twisted Evil

in charge of HR and payroll.

If they've been around without a change in management or ownership for awhile, that might be a good sign.

thelmadatter · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject: jealous?

Why grahamb, you wouldn't be feeling jealous or anything now, would you? If so, I expect you, as a good British gentleman, to challenge Guy to a duel Laughing

(OK the reality is that I have Guy tied up in my basement. He posts when he manages to get a finger loose once in a while Twisted Evil

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Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Help me...