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globalgourmand
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| Miyazaki, what experiences led you to that conclusion? |
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ESL Hobo
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| Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:56 am Post subject: |
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I guess every country has its good points and bad points.
Some people I have met hated Japan and others loved it.
Some people hated Korea and others liked it a little, hahahha.
I think it's a matter of expectations. I expected tw to be at least similar to southeast Asia but I was very disappointed at first, if you stay a while the place eventually grows on you. |
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123Loto
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| Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| Miyazaki wrote: |
No, teaching in Taiwan isn't enjoyable - or financially reasonable.
try korea or Japan...even China, Vietnam or Thailand.
Taiwan is a dud. |
Hi Miyasaki,
I have done a small amount of research about pay in different countries, and have yet to find a salary that comes close to what I receive in Taiwan. What would your expectations be of pay in different countries?
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7168Riyadh
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| Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:14 am Post subject: My Taiwan experience |
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A lot depends on where you work, obviously. Of the many teaching jobs I had in Taiwan over the years, most were crap. The ones that were good I got pushed out of by management who wanted more pliable/disposable staff. So much depends of having a "good relationship" with the boss/supervisor, invariably a moody person...I find it interesting that Dave Sperling recommends Taiwan as a place to work.
On the other hand, I loved Taiwan! I liked the romance, the changing seasons, the mountains, the girls etc. I liked the fact that you could always start over. But in the end, it was going nowhere. People who do well in Taiwan set themselves limited goals, achieve them, and leave. Or, set up a business, do well, and then leave. Or get into some other line of work, do well, and then leave. You get the picture. Also, there are too many foreigners chasing too few opportunities these days--highly qualified teachers inevitably move on. |
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JZer
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Taiwan is a great place to live. I second 7168Riyadh's comments. I will probably go back to the US to become a certified teacher and then look for a job in UAE with the department of education.
One year of saving money and then I am out of here.
Lots of women but not enough to keep me here.
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dangerousapple
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JZer
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| People who do well in Taiwan set themselves limited goals, achieve them, and leave. |
You forgot one type of person. Someone who has limited goals so they stay for a long time and think nothing of it. |
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meghanr83
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Location: South Korea
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| Hello. I'm really enjoying this information here. I'm currently living in Korea and looking to move to Taiwan for my next contract. What are your favorite places in Taiwan and what are the chances of landing university jobs? |
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7168Riyadh
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Hello. I'm really enjoying this information here. I'm currently living in Korea and looking to move to Taiwan for my next contract. What are your favorite places in Taiwan and what are the chances of landing university jobs? |
Anywhere in Taiwan�s �outback� appealed to me�near Taipei try Yangmingshan national park, Fulung beach, and the mountains to the south. It goes on and on. Read Travels in Taiwan, by Gary Heath, available on Amazon, or browse travel Taiwan on Google for more information. There are simply loads of interesting places to go. Michael Turton�s blog The View From Taiwan has lots of nice photos on it, which will give you an instant impression of the place.
If you are going to teach English in Taiwan, a university is by far the best place to work. Be warned, a lot of so-called universities in Taiwan are crappy start-ups. Getting a decent job at a university there requires careful research and patient fishing. To get a good job, you will need at MA, some experience, and, increasingly, published work. Distance MAs are not accepted (long story). Better to get hired outside the country initially. I know this is not much, but it�s a start. |
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NYCME
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:42 am Post subject: Columbia Consulting? |
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| Anyone here know anything about Columbia Consulting in Taichung? |
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NorthofAmerica
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I also find this thread very helpful. I am seriously looking at jumping over from the mainland and interested to hear everyone's experiences.
Can't believe there are people who are considering leaving Taiwan for the mainland.... |
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creztor
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NorthofAmerica, they are thinking of leaving simply because work here can be hard to find. I am sure you know what it is like, but once you leave Taipei it can be VERY hard to find a job that provides enough hours. This is of course ruling out doing illegal kindy. 99.9% of the jobs advertised are happy to take in new teachers and train them. This means they want people who don't rock the boat and show no independent thought at all. This might sound a bit harsh, I know  I enjoy teaching here but the management can really get up your arse. I am sure this is the exact same in just about every other country also. At least in China and Korea there are PLENTY of jobs so you don't feel as trapped, or so it seems to me. |
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zipper
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markcmc
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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| That Canada Guy wrote: |
| So is there really a lack of job security in Taiwan? I've been trying to decide on Taiwan, China or Korea so this could help. |
No more than anywhere else, including North America.
Job=Insecurity. Anywhere. Security in a job is always an illusion.
I lived in Taiwan for 15 years and had a good time. I looked for good experiences and usually found them. |
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