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TedSeastrom



Joined: 20 Oct 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:13 pm    Post subject: Age issues Reply with quote
Hi everyone. I'm 51, single, excellent health. I'm just starting out in TEFL. Newbie issues aside, what about potentional age discrimination in Mexico? I've noticed that some job ads have an upper limit of around 40.

Any differences among the various cities, regions? How about Mexico City? Thanks!
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Phil_K



Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Location: A World of my Own
PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm in Mexico City. I agree that many job ads have an age limit, and btw I am "only" 44 and I wouldn't qualify. There are just as many who (IMO, quite rightly) don't discriminate, and besides, good native teachers are at a premium. I would knock on a few doors. I'm about to employ one of the best teachers I know, and he's 63. I've also worked with an excellent teacher of 73!

I've found it's OK in this country to apply for jobs when you don't necessarily fit all the requirements...except Quick Learning (max. 40) where I called when I was 41 (just) and the receptionist wouldn't talk to me anymore when I told her my age!
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MO39



Joined: 28 Jan 2004
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Location: El ombligo de la Rep�blica Mexicana
PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm 62 and have worked and lived off and on in Mexico for many years. This time around I have turned down a couple of job offers because I didn't like the schedule offered but don't think any schools have turned me down because of my age! Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions of this ilk (love that word!).

By the way, I'm in Mexico City, the "ombligo" or "navel" in my Location.
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TedSeastrom



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks everyone.
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dixie



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would have to agree with what has all ready been posted. I teach in private schools (elementary / highschool full time classroom teacher) and I would have to say that schools like "older". I�ve always thought that it is because there is an association of responsible, commited, and experienced.

From what I see, I would have to say that as long as you can breath well, move well and think well, there are no age issues to be had with teaching!
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TheLongWayHome



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
'Older' teachers have a certain advantage over younger/party teachers in that they are more likely to make a long-term commitment. Many schools are looking for this, especially in cities like SLP where 'young' teachers don't seem to hang around for that long.
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john_n_carolina



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
TheLongWayHome wrote:
'Older' teachers have a certain advantage over younger/party teachers



yes, all great points LongWay, exactly how i feel.

also, none of the students are trying to become your girlfriend.

(sometimes - i have seen a 50+year old with a 20 yr old student)
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MO39



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quote:
[quote="johninmaine

also, none of the students are trying to become your girlfriend.

(sometimes - i have seen a 50+year old with a 20 yr old student)


What about male students looking for girlfriends? This has happened to me in my younger years.

And don't assume that all students are so young that an "older" teacher may not prove appealing and age-appropriate!
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john_n_carolina



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
MO39 wrote:


that an "older" teacher may not prove appealing and age-appropriate!



...i know, i have seen some pretty old teachers with younger student, male and female.

that's why i put "sometimes -..." at the bottom of my post.

it's interesting though, because usually it's illegal. at least, where i usually taught. in the Galapagos, i had no problem. but, at the big universities, it was prohibited. we had one teacher left / or was fired not sure, because of this....
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Samantha



Joined: 25 Oct 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
John, have you ever taught in Mexico? Just wondering where the "illegal" comment came from. I have never seen that rule addressed here.
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