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[NorthofAmerica]

I am currently teaching in Japan and am enjoying it so much that I might stay another year after this contract is up. That said however, I have always been interested in Chile and wanted to travel and perhaps live there. It seems that teaching English might be a good avenue to spending some time in Chile. I have read as much about Chile as I can but nonetheless it is difficult to really gauge what life there is like, especially in comparison to other places. I am wondering if anyone could help me out with some things I am wondering about:

- How safe do you feel in Chile, especially compared to where you are from?

- As a teacher how is your standard of living and how much expendable income do you have? Do you live comfortably?

- How is the banking system? Is it easy to access your money and can you transfer internationally without any problems?

- What is your workload and how are your working conditions? For example, how many hours do you teach per day, does your school have a text to follow, are you teaching mostly children or adults, do you teach in multiple schools, large or small classes, etc...

- What's the nightlife like where you live? Is there any sort of local or independent arts scene where you live?

- How well should you speak Spanish before arriving? What kind of attitudes towards foreigners are common?

- Is there very much poverty where you live?



I basically want to know how the experience of Chile ranks in comparison to either your life back home or better yet to teaching in another country. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[DianaMa]

I feel very safe, but then again i felt safe when i was working in colombia too.

the standard of living is fine here, I get along great an have a little left over after the bills are paid, what more could you ask for


the banks are all international and transfers aren't a bit deal

the work conditions are what you'd expect, the good the bad and the ugly you just have to shop around until you find something that fits

Independant art scene yes! if you're into it you should have no problem finding shows events etc
Night life is your typical fair,

As for poverty it segregated into neighbourhoods that most foreigners would never venture into.

cheers
D

[NorthofAmerica]

Thanks!!

One more question, where are you living?

[Sgt Killjoy]

I have heard that bank accounts are nigh impossible to get there.....