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Nabby Adams · Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 215

Just was wondering. Where would you say was the place in the world where a white guy could go and regardless of his lack of qualifications, social skills or even personal hygiene could land a teaching gig no problem?

Put another way. Is there anywhere where that hillbilly redneck character from the Simpsons could rock up to and be employed within the week?

wulfrun · Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 167

zhongguo huanying ni! Very Happy

china, easy. there are guys with severe mental illnesses, learning disabilities, criminal records, whatever, teaching here. that's almost the norm. when you meet a foreign teacher in china, the first thought is: "so what's wrong with this person?" Mad

Llamalicious · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:28 am Post subject:

Hahahaha...iMcompent! Laughing

"Me fail English? That's unpossible!"

Nabby Adams · Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 215

[quote="Llamalicious"]Hahahaha...iMcompent! Laughing

"Me fail English? That's unpossible!"

I'd like to say that was an acute ironical joke on my part, but have to raise my hands up and say it was pure incompetancy Smile

It was a typo though unlike the other spelling mistakes. Smile

But hey, why do you think I wanna know this info? Embarassed

Marcoregano · Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 872 Location: Hong Kong

Korea had a reputation for employing pikers in the late 90s - maybe still worth a look. Check out the Korea forum...

Llamalicious · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:48 am Post subject:

'S ok, Nabby, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Smile

Asia seems to be well-represented in the "sketchy teacher" category - I've met a fair few here in Indonesia.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

I think that China still takes the cake.

johnslat · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:11 am Post subject:

Dear naturegirl321,
Would that be a fruitcake or a nutcake?
Regards,
John

biffinbridge · Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 701 Location: Frank's Wild Years

Try Jubail Industrial College or Qatar Petroleum.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

nutcake:)

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject:

Latin America will employ losers, the clueless, and the truly weird without much hesitation. Problem is, if that's truly your type, you'll usually only land low-end, sketchy work. And most of the low-end, sketchy side of the market pays crap, and screws you around where visas are concerned.

If you're interested in Latin America, I wonder to what extent you could disguise your "imcompetence?" Can you make it look good on a resume? Get an online TEFL and a tie? Maybe download a degree someplace? If you have any addiction problems, how can you make sure they don't show during the interview?

There are a lot of incompetent people around here, no question. But you'll improve your situation considerably if you find ways to look at least as competent as the pack. (Which isn't super-competent in any case.)

I'm being semi-tongue-in-cheek here, but honest. I don't believe that teaching is a good field for the incompetent, the insane, or the terminally crappy. But in Ecuador at least, there are openings for all of the above, nonetheless.

Best,
Justin

PS- Could you PM me your details, so I'll know how to respond if I get an app from you? Wink

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

soapdodger · Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 203

In response to the title: I thought it was here. Only kidding, there are far too many posters here I like and have endless repect for!

wulfrun · Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 167

guangho · Joined: 16 Oct 2004 Posts: 476 Location: in transit

China and South Korea still employ the old "white guy=good teacher: white girl with boobies=great teacher" hiring standard.