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Bushman · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 6

Does anyone know where to look for jobs in Macau? Has anyone taught there before and what is it like?

Steppenwolf · Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 1769

The government isan't involved in recruiting FTs. There are a number of private training centres but they don't normally hire from abroad. The local university has a few expats on its payroll but none is just an English language teacher.

I am not joking: the various casinos are busy recruiting staff, and staff that can communicate with foreign guests get the priority; there might be an employer that sponsors English teaching programmes in-house.

lambada · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 50

Macau has a nice, European vibe and the local people are very friendly and laid back. The food is great. It's basically 3 islands and very close to China. Its fairly polluted in town. Never heard of any English Jobs there, but food and alcohol is cheap and rent would be reasonable. If you ignore the Casinos, it's fairly quiet with a couple of night clubs and some beaches. Hong Kong is a $300 return trek by ferry.

deedle · Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 7

I am actually teaching in Macau now, at a wonderful international school. As far as I know, there are a few international schools in this area so Macau definitely offers some opportunity for work as an English teacher. I found my job online and was very pleasantly surprised when I arrived to find a large and modern school, very welcoming and professional staff, and an overall comfortable work environment. The kids are respectful and fun, the parents have been supportive, and the workload is very reasonable. I enjoy living in Macau, even though many people may claim there is not much to do if you are not a fan of casinos. The shopping in Macau is excellent (we are just ten minutes from the border with mainland China), plus the food is incredible. We are just a short boat ride from Hong Kong, which makes travel very accessible. For those who enjoy nature rather than consumerism, one of Macau's three islands (Coloane) is the ideal place for hiking, water sports, and relaxing on the beach.

So, take if from a teacher who is now working (and enjoying) Macau. It's a great place to explore! Come try it for yourself! Do a few searches online and you should be able to find a position. I found mine at joyjobs.com, just on a whim one day. That website requires membership (not significant), but it is totally worth it.

Hope this helps! Very Happy

beaker81 · Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 16

Hi Bushman,

I've taught at an international school in Macao before and personally, I did not like the vibe Macao gave off.

It might be different for a male, but I was followed everywhere by local men and it was quite frightening.

My teaching experience at the school was great, and I was so lucky to work with a great group of kids. The pay at the school that I was at, was not that great and we as teachers had to fork out money for accomodation and there was no medical insurance.

For me, I would suggest not putting Macao as a priority to where you would want to teach. In my opinion, there are plenty more cities that are appealing.

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Harry Houdini · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 36 Location: HH Enterprises

Yes, Macau has completely lost it. It epitomises the very worst of the development of modern China, where money and moral decay have subsumed all. (yeah, there are good things about China's development, but Macau forgot about those). The last two times I was there I could barely walk on the sidewalk, it was just so damn crowded.

Oh, and the casinos are rigged. If you have connections, you win. I met a famous jockey once who had just come back from Macau, and he said they arranged for all his mates on his table to win a little each.