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Taffmonster
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 Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: Going From Japan to Taiwan |
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I am currently teaching for one of the big corporate four out here in Japan and, quite frankly, Tokyo has gotten old and I fancy a change. I want to maybe try Taiwan but I know very little about it and I cant seem to get the afore mentioned information journal (taiwan) to work. I know this is a painfully general post and I do appologise but I need a good starting point as I dont want to end up taking a job with some dodgy company and end up screwed and stuck. Any opening advice would be appreciated.
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elliot_spencer
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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try forumosa.com
good luck. |
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Taffmonster
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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ahh thanks 
I'll have a good read |
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markholmes
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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I would try Forumosa, but for the most part I would stay here. This is the newbie forum. Forumosa is mostly for people that are well established in Taiwan and they have, at times, been known to rip out the hearts of gentle newbies and eat them. Let's just say they can be a bit critical if you show naivety.
Your best bet is to read the top thirty current posts on this forum and then ask more specific questions (you will garner a better response that way).
Who do you work for? I worked for Nova before moving to Taiwan. Chain schools are a more relaxed affair in Taiwan. |
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bluetortilla
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Location: Henan
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I was trying the same thing. It seems very tight and competitive in Taipei but not so bad elsewhere. I could not get a job in Taipei before going and I haven't given up on Taiwan but I am rethinking things and considering other options. Asia is a big place!
But also, I'm 43. I hear that's an 'old man.'
Good luck,
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Taffmonster
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:56 am Post subject: |
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Im working for GEOS at the moment.
I was lookin at Hess but I dont fancy a 6day week. I guess the most important thing is finding a company that will help with my VISA and somewhere to live. |
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Taiwanlight Zone
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Location: Danshui, Taiwan
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Bluetortilla
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| But also, I'm 43. I hear that's an 'old man.' |
Not in Taiwan. Oh you may get certain attitudes from some people but when I lived there I met a few black people, Philipinos and yes, golden oldies, working there (all categories who have somewhat greater difficulty finding work). It's a place that will give you a chance or at least where some people will... You might like to check out a place called Hsinchu and a school called David's (Kuangfu Rd if I remember right, near the Science Park which gives it most of its steady custom. The owner's name is Rita Wang and she's a reasonable human being ) The school and the city have difficulty attracting teachers especially the younger set (Oh God, I've become my father) so it gives others a chance. Accommodation was reasonable and the countryside and quite a few interesting places were within reach including the capital Taipei. As regards accommodation look in Lonely planet/rough guides or any other decent guidebooks for foreigner hostels in the main cities which apart from being reasonably priced, mean you meet other foreigners who will (often) be glad to assist with advice and information.
There you go, a Forumosan who does not rip the heart out of newbies... |
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