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[JZer]

Before anyone makes any comments, I know that this is probably not the best discussion board for asking this question since most people that switch jobs probably don't frequent this board. But maybe someone can give me ideas from friends or people they have met while living abroad.

I am looking for something else to do or at least something more professional. I like living abroad but teaching English abroad is getting to me. I think I have two choices. One would be to get certified as a teacher in the US. I could do a program like teach America and get my certification and some experience and then go back abroad or I could pursue another career like engineering. I think that one can find jobs abroad in engineering. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Glenski]

Look at the many articles by Terri Lloyd at www.daijob.com to see about non-teaching work opportunities, especially in Japan.

Whatever you consider, a key point will be the language barrier.

Former co-worker of mine saved his money and returned to college after a few years of TEFL in Japan. Got a second degree (this one in Chemical Engineering). He just graduated, so he's job hunting right now.

[TheLongWayHome]

Translation? Interpreting? Journalism?

[JZer]

[workingnomad]

You could start your own online business?

Check out this http://www.workingnomad.com/forum for ideas about working abroad!

[JZer]

Thanks,

I will read up on your site. I don't really know where to start with my own business.

[Sadebugo]

You sound like you haven't ruled out EFL completely. I am reluctant to bring this up again because some people got uneasy when I did before, but you could teach English for the federal government at DLI. It pays relatively well and affords you the opportunity to go back overseas when you like. I have been working for them for three years and have spent time in Slovakia, Japan and am now in Djibouti. Had I not found this particular job, I doubt I would have remained in EFL overseas. I enjoy teaching but I couldn't see a future in it abroad.

Of course, if you don't want to work for the military then this is not the job for you.

If you have any specific questions, send me a PM and I'd be happy to answer them.

Sadebugo
Djibouti, Horn of Africa
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

[JZer]

Do you have to have a US teacher's certification to teach at these school? I was thinking about going back to get certified but then the question is what should I get certified in. I think that the DLI schools they don't need ESL teachers so getting certified in ESL would probably limit one in regards to where they can work in an international or American school.

[Sadebugo]