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serenitee
Joined: 24 Aug 2006
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 Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:41 am Post subject: Subsidised Training or go with degree alone? |
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Hello!
I'm a newbie so I'm researching as much as possible in order to make sure I don't get trapped in a horrible contract. I'm hoping that experienced teachers may be able to provide some advice for someone in my situation. I'm a 23-year-old recent college graduate with a BA in broadcast journalism. I have been employed as a literacy tutor to children in elementary schools and shelters for many years, in addition to teaching summer camps.
I'm mainly interested in a kindergarten or primary teaching position in China. I do have school loans and a car payment that I will need to make back home even while abroad, so money is a factor in my decision. I've read that many people suggest Korea for those individuals looking to make more, but I've also been told that many people are able to save money in China as well, depending on your location.
So I'm trying to make the decision to just research as much as possible and find a contract on my own with just my degree... or to apply with English First for their subsidised training/teaching program.
At this point I really want to travel and teach for possibly a couple years and then consider grad school in order to get into international NGO work. So would it be in my best interest to go with a program like EF?
In China, what salary would you suggest I accept as a minimum with my qualifications? At this point I really have no idea how low I should consider too low! I've seen that EF offers salaries between 5-6000 RMB but some other teachers in China have said that there are schools that will actually pay much more.
Anyways, sorry for rambling but I would love any advice! |
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konyoku
Joined: 09 Sep 2005
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Location: neither here nor there
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I would forgo any subsidized training. It's not necessary for countries like China and Korea where they're hungry for teachers.
If money is your primary concern, Korea would be the best bet of the two. |
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tedkarma
Joined: 17 May 2004
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Location: The World is my Oyster
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If you need to pay bills back home - Korea.
Most people teaching in Korea can save US$1000+ a month without really trying. You should be able to save more than you could even earn in China. |
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serenitee
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| How does Taiwan compare to Korea as far as average earnings/savings? |
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