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iam007



Joined: 31 Jul 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:26 am    Post subject: Where in Asia? Reply with quote

Ive been in Japan (Osaka) a month now and it doesnt look likely Ill get a job. Ill probably have to leave for somewhere else in asia.

Where in Asia is there a good combination of money and quality of life?

By quality of life I mean - good food, reasonable cost of living, good night life, and last but not least, women. I want enjoy myself and at the same time save some money.

Anyone have any recommendation or opinions?
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august03



Joined: 13 Oct 2003
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Location: Jiangsu, China

PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

China for sure, you'll live very well here, not in Western money terms but in China you'll have more than enough. However if you want a nightlife you'll have to go to the bigger cities, which means more temptations to spend, spend, spend. If you want women, then China's a great place, but again it'll cost you! Laughing
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sidjameson



Joined: 11 Jan 2004
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Location: osaka

PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

007 you can't find a job in Osaka? What have you done to look? The big schools should take you on. If you're on a tourist visa then get a job with a biggie, get the work visa and then you can, I would have thought, get a job at a smaller school if you wish.
Are you experienced? Degree? should be no problem.
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khmerhit



Joined: 31 May 2003
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Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit

PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cambodia Cool
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johnslat



Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear khmerhit,
I'm really beginning to suspect that you get a kick-back from the Cambodian government for every EFL teacher you lure there. Actually, I think it's great you like your environment that much; heck, sometimes you even tempt ME.
Regards,
John
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khmerhit



Joined: 31 May 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John,
You would be right at home. There is even a branch of the Veterans of Overseas Wars.
A lot of veterans pass through. Some never leave.
A former colleague of mine recently attempted to return to his homeland to settle. He's back in Cambodia now.

It's that kind of place!
Yours swimmingly
Khmerhit
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johnslat



Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 9:20 pm    Post subject: A Gray area? Reply with quote

Dear khmerhit,

"Yours swimmingly"

Would that be an allusion to "Swimming to Cambodia" by Spalding Gray, who had his own thread on this forum? Have you seen the film; would you recommend it? Have you already answered these questions?

Regards,
John
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Stephen Jones



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
I want enjoy myself and at the same time save some money.


In the EFL world these are mutually exclusive
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johnslat



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:35 pm    Post subject: See sid Reply with quote

Dear Stephen Jones,
Ah, you old, cynic, you. Clearly, you haven't met sidjameson yet. Please see his thread, entitled "Why Saudi and not Japan?" on the Saudi Arabia Forum. That gentleman seems to be enjoying himself a good deal AND saving a lot of money.
Regards,
John
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ls650



Joined: 10 May 2003
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Location: British Columbia

PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 11:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Where in Asia? Reply with quote

iam007 wrote:
By quality of life I mean - good food, reasonable cost of living, good night life, and last but not least, women.


But I thought 007 never had problems getting women? Razz
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johnslat



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear IS650,
Ah, but perhaps you've forgotten - James Bond celebrated his 80th birthday 2 days ago:

http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:83638072&refid=ink_overture_fin_twp

Regards,
John
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denise



Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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Location: finally home-ish

PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stephen Jones wrote:
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I want enjoy myself and at the same time save some money.


In the EFL world these are mutually exclusive


Not always. I'm doing both in my little rice paddy.

d
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

007,
What are your qualifications? Looking for a job in Japan right now is prime time.

As for this...
Quote:
I want enjoy myself and at the same time save some money.


Japan is not really the best choice.
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dmb



Joined: 12 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 5:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Out of interest Glenski, where do you think the best choice is then?
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struelle



Joined: 16 May 2003
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Location: Shanghai

PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 6:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm really beginning to suspect that you get a kick-back from the Cambodian government for every EFL teacher you lure there. Actually, I think it's great you like your environment that much; heck, sometimes you even tempt ME.


He's got me interested, that's for sure!

Steve
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