Job Discussion Forums

[ozinasia2010]

Hi,

I'm heading to Cambodia in Feb 2010 after i complete my CELTA course. I'm looking at teaching in Phnom Penh at this stage.

I've got a couple of questions i was hoping that some locals in Phnom Penh may be able to answer.

1. What is the typical rent per month for share accomodation on a teacher's wage? i.e something comfortable, not too ritzy.

2. Are teaching jobs very plentiful? Have you seen many people (qualified) come to town and been unable to secure some work?

3. Do teachers here generally seem to 'get by' on the salaries here? (I basically want to make enough to pay rent, eat, drink at the bars a couple of nights per week)

4. How reliable is internet for personal use? Is it expensive?

[khmerhit]

1. What is the typical rent per month for share accomodation on a teacher's wage? i.e something comfortable, not too ritzy.

Answer:you might ask at khmer440 in the teachers section for the latest rent figures, but i would say a hundred fifty to two hundred fifty dollars a month to be a realistic range, and that is not shared

2. Are teaching jobs very plentiful? Have you seen many people (qualified) come to town and been unable to secure some work?

Answer:it takes a while to find a good position, or it can; not like the mid 90s

3. Do teachers here generally seem to 'get by' on the salaries here? (I basically want to make enough to pay rent, eat, drink at the bars a couple of nights per week)

Amser:yes--once you have enuff work!!

4. How reliable is internet for personal use? Is it expensive?

Answer:perfectly reliable and not expensive



C A M B O D I A

try it and see

[flying low]

.............

[PattyFlipper]

The visa process in Cambodia is simplicity itself. There are only 2 types available - tourist and business. In order to remain in the country for longer than 2 months and/or work, you will need the latter. The initial business visa is obtained on arrival at the land border or airport at a cost of US $25 and is valid for one month. (NOTE: The officials at some land border crossing points may ask for more - I've heard up to $50 is now being demanded at Aranyaprathet / Poipet. This is the border police engaging in private enterprise. You can try to bargain it down a little but you will still pay more than the official $25 rate charged at the two international airports). The only documentation needed is a passport-sized photograph and papers bearing the portraits of dead American Presidents. No proof of intended or actual employment is required. The visa can then be extended in-country for periods of 3, 6 and 12 months. The 6 and 12 month options are multiple entry/exit. Although you can apply for the extension yourself at the immigration office near the airport, it is much less hassle to get an agent to do it for you. Many expats use Lucky Motorcycle Rentals on Monivong Boulevard, but virtually any Travel Agent in town will also be able to do it for you. The cost for the 12 month visa will be between $275 - $300, depending on which agent you use.

The visa is your own "property" and is not linked to any employer. Cambodia does not currently have a work permit system, though there are occasional mutterings that one may be introduced. Many long-term expats are predicting that this laissez-faire visa system will come to an end before too long.

[asia0708]

1. 300 dollars one bed appt
2. teacher wage 10 bucks an hour - 12/13 bucks
if have celta can work at ACE, maybe apply there by email b4 u arrive
3. Not many FT jobs like in thai/viet/china.
PT jobs, eg. uni typically only 20 hours. If you are long-timer then can build up.
4. Get a business on arrival. Then buy 6 month multiple after end of ur 1 month business. Coz no real saving on 12mnth vs 2x6 mnth

good luck