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[ChiTownPole]

As the post title suggests, do you think it exists in the EFL profession? Have you personally been a victim of it? I'm 37 and returning to the TESOL field after a multi-year hiatus. Am I gonna encounter it in Poland?

[Sgt Bilko]

37 - you're a mere babe in arms.

My old (I mean ex- not referring to her age) director was a bit reluctant to offer work to over 60's but I don't think anyone's going to reject someone of your age. I would say a lot of schools like a few early 20's for the energy and attractiveness on the photo board but also like a few 'mature' teachers to calm them down and offer reliability (and someone who looks as if they are an experienced old-hand to send to the bank manager contract )

Also, adult students/ parents of kids, in my experience, tend to complain a lot more when faced with a youngster who they may have less respect for.

[Wild Bill]

Not really, I was 43 when I went to work in Poland. Now, in Japan you might be considered over the hill, but not in Poland.

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