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Rumblefish · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 18

Hi Guys,

I'm considering a move to Ecuador, and Quito in particular. I'd really appreciate any info you'd like to share about the country, the city, the cost of living, average teaching salary, prices for apartments, reliability of internet connections ( I'm studying online), the pollution, the lifestyle, climate, the schools (particularly Souther Cross), and just about anything else you might want to chime in with!

Cheers Surprised

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

Have you PMed Justin Trullinger?

Rumblefish · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 18

Yeah, I got in touch with him last week. He seems to be the man with all the info regarding Quito. I hope he doesn't start charging for the information service!!

Cheers

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject:

Nah, it's just a way to keep my eye on Ecuador- absolutely missing it!

(PS Rumblefish- I'll be sending you an email soon- totally slammed today, but then a long weekend...)

Justin

Isla Guapa · Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 12:48 am Post subject:

Rumblefish · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 18

Hey Justin,

No problem, Whenever you get time. I'm definitely interested to hear your opinions. It's certainly sounds positive that you miss Ecuador anyway!!

Cheers

jebedu · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 12:09 am Post subject:

Justin,

If you don't mind, I would also greatly appreciate some info from you. I am going to Southern Cross this September to obtain a CELTA, and still deciding if I should stay there to teach or go somewhere else after the course.

Sixerfan · Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 12:22 am Post subject:

I was an ESL teach in China, but...

My current girlfriend is an Ecuadorian (Guayaquil) and her mother used to be quite active in the National government. I'd be happy to bounce a few questions off of the natives for you.

Rumblefish · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 18

Hey Sixerfan,

Thanks for your offer, any and all information is greatly received, no matter how small. I'm currently based in Eastern Europe and it's going to be a big change if I decide to head for Ecuador. I'd really like to try and get as good an idea as possible about what I might be letting myself in for. Feel free to pm me if you prefer, though I'm sure there are others who would also appreciate your insight. Surprised

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Cheers.

just_a_mirage · Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 169 Location: ecuador

Ive been teaching here in Guayaquil for about five years now, and am happy to answer any questions you might have about teaching here, or lifestyle.

Rumblefish · Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 18

Hi, your input is definitely welcome. I'm specifically interested in Quito, but anything that helps to paint a broader picture of Ecuador is also good. How are the working conditions in your city (salary, hours, flats etc)?

jml3 · Joined: 20 Apr 2010 Posts: 9

Are any of you old Ecuador hands in Cuenca? I�d love to find somebody who is teaching there since that�s where I am hoping to find a job after I finish my CELTA course. Thanks.

Swing59 · Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Posts: 17 Location: U.S.A.

In general there are fewer jobs and lower pay in Cuenca than in Quito and Guayaquil but it is possible to find a job.

Try:

CEDEI
Nexus
Wall Street
Instituto de Idiomas de la Universidad Panamericano de Cuenca
Universidad del Azuay
Universidad de Cuenca

TIKITEMBO · Joined: 14 Aug 2010 Posts: 14

To be honest the reviews I�ve heard of Southern Cross are mixed. Good resources, good pay, but they don�t get the best reviews for administration. As teachers, I�m sure many of us know how important that element can be. Still, check it out!

brigidharper · Joined: 18 Oct 2010 Posts: 2