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Bangskat · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 4

I think about teaching in Japan and maybe Shanghai for the pay, I know the expenses are huge there... but I have lived in Indonesia for 8 years and 10 more off and on before that and I of course I speak bahasa rather fluently,, so do any of you think that tips the playing field in my direction enough to stay in a city like Bandung or Jakarta? I'm a fit youthfull 53 with no degree, just a TEFL cert, a love of the English language and a real need to market myself for what I know rather that what I can manufacture or merchandise. I'm not into living at a subsistance level anymore, I will need a decent salary, $13 juta at least in indonesia. What do you think, is it time for me to start learning Japanese?

thanks, you guys are an amazing source of info. Bangskat

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

Try to move up in the world, be a DOS or open a school

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

nickpellatt · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1522

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

nick,
Yes. 3 years of full-time work. You will have to prove it, of course, with whatever means you can... pay stubs, tax records, your face in the school catalogue, letter of recommendation, etc.

Many/Most employers still want people with degrees, though, so don't think this is a magic bullet. All it does it get you by immigration.

Bangskat · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 4

I have friends in Osaka who could ease the transition for me and teaching is in demand in so many ways there but you are right about the visa requirements.. there are ways around it by renewing visitors visas but that sounds like more problems that i dont need.

I like the idea of staying in Indonesia, as dificult as it may be to get to know for newcommers, its more like home to me than anywhere else, I havnt been on western soil for 8 years now. Perhaps I can find a niche in Bandung, I'm hoping that a positive interview will make up for the lack of a degree. Here in Indonesia people assume you got your degree the same way they did, and the way many elected officials did, by buying one. (I did'n say most).

Not to infer in any way the lack of practical use of a formal education, my father was a professor, but the list of non degreed acheivers throughout history is indeed impressive. Nonetheless, in stating as such I do betray a tad of regret in having chosen a different path.

Bangskat · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 4

I know, I know.... i before e except after c.... hehe.

GambateBingBangBOOM · Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Posts: 2021 Location: Japan