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roro825 · Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 20 Location: potomac, md

Hey everyone, I have been in BA now for almost a month and a half now taking Spanish classes. Next week I start my search for work and was wondering if anyone had tips on the best institutes to check out and what not. If anyone has any suggestions they are very much welcome, and if anyone wants to meet up for a drink or something that would be great. Looking to make some new friends who are planning on being here for a while, since most of my friends here are planning on leaving pretty soon. Feel free to email me at [email protected].

also if there are any musical people here, i really want to form a band cause its been too long since the last time i sang and i'm really interested in starting up a group.

Albatross · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 9

I will be going to Argentina, I believe, in several months and I am wondering whether you are enjoying it. Have you found a job and how is the transition going? Can you tell me what the average wages are for new teachers down there vs. the standard of living? I've been looking on this site and see this information for other countries and areas, but haven't for BA.

I expect to take a TEFL course down there and to start looking for a job afterwards. (At least that is my plan now.) I think that is the best route to take from what I'm reading. I'm a bit apprehensive since I am making a major career/life change.

tineast · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 7 Location: buenos aires

roro,
work picks up at the start of march. a lot of people are still on holiday.
you're a singer, what type of music?

pbsotto · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Albatros, that's indeed the best route to take, I don't know of any others...but you have to like teaching. The EBC course is excellent and they help you with finding a job by sending out your CV to 200 institutions, but you really just need one good employer. Of course you can work for several if you like, I personally, just don't like to work too much because then it will be like a normal job in the States (boring!). I'm currently working for 22-25 pesos/hour and I'm happy. You can have a very good meal for this money or 2 fancy drinks at a nice bar/club...Will see how it goes.

Albatross · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 9

This is very helpful. This is exactly the type of information that I'm seeking. Thanks! Perhaps we'll run into each other when I make my move this summer (BsAs winter). Of course, I do question the timing of my move but it is best for me.

mndking · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 9

ok , maybe its just me, but i'm kinda confused about the payment procedure here in buenos aires .... ok, im not new to TEFL , meaning ive already worked as an english teacher in another country , received and spent my teaching wages but teaching in bsas will be new to me .... i've been interviewing and whenever i asked about payments, all said you got paid in cash. cash payments the norm here? what ever happened to bank transfers or checks? comments, thoughts, advice?? thanks.

roro825 · Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 20 Location: potomac, md

my apt owner actually was talking about this with me. they generally do all transactions in cash and are only just starting to use credit cards more now, so cash is definitely the norm, which i agree is bizarre.