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[Nai]

I would like to move to Vietnam in early 2007 to start a career as an ESL teacher. I have read that the job market is getting smaller and more competitive, but other people (on other forums) have urged me to just head over because there�s plenty of work � I�m confused!! I�m guessing that it all depends on what you have to offer, so here is my situation:
- I am a 26 year old Australian woman
- I was due to have finished my BA (majoring in English Lit) in November, but due to illness this semester I will have 1 subject to complete, which I will do online while in HCMC.
- I will do my CELTA either before I leave Oz or in Vietnam (any advice about the pros and cons about doing it in Vietnam are appreciated).
- I have some informal experience helping exchange students with their English at uni.
- I get on well with children and teenagers and can keep them entertained etc, but I also know how to keep them in line.
- I have a squeaky clean police record.
- I am looking at this as a career, not as a way to fund my travels (though the travel is a great perk!).
- I will have enough money to live on for about 2 months without work.
- I am not expecting a glamorous lifestyle. A decent apartment/house (share) and a few luxuries (and delicious local food) is all I need.

So what do you think? On-paper do I look like I have a chance? Off-paper I interview well, have a solid work history in administration, don�t look like Barbie but I am Caucasian and I make (and keep) friends easily!

Thanks for taking the time to read this lengthy post!

Nai