Job Discussion Forums

thrifty · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1665 Location: chip van

The poor students always suffer. Where I work most of the teachers are new and you should see the collection of barkers we get.

But if you that rare breed, the serious teacher then working somewhere where expectations are low is very frustrating.

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

thrifty · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1665 Location: chip van

Mostly native though.

Please do not start a new thread along the lines of biggest nutter you have met in TEFL because it has been done to death.

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

babar6789 · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 69 Location: Japan

Ok, thanks guys. This is easily the most extensive and certainly friendliest response to my inane noob questions that I've had on this website. You've certainly given me food for thought and it's nice to hear that Turkey isn't overly challenging for first time teachers.

As for those who don't understand my terminology, a noob to me is a newbie to you. Blame this website for any confusion - www.football365.com although I wouldnt check it out if you are easily offended.

Thanks again.

tekirdag · Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 505

Lesson in noob abuse:

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

As well as noobs and oldies, IST has a share of transients like me. I move through IST as I travel from one part of the Former Empire to another.

The city also has a number of derelicts - of all nationalities.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

thrifty, is it really you (31,etc)? I kind of missed you.
Where do you work nowadays?

txtraveler · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 16

Hi there! Forgive me if this is in here somewhere, but I tried a couple of searches and looking through posts, but didn't really find concrete answers. It sounds like the semester starts in September but is it possible to find a job after start of term, specifically in late October or early November? I'm mainly interested in Istanbul, but would be willing to look at Izmir or Antalya (or even other cities).

I would appreciate any info that you guys can provide! Smile

Edit - Have any of you out there just gone to Turkey and looked for a job after arriving? If so, how long did it take you to find work? I have a fair bit saved up and could support myself for a couple of months until I got my first pay check.