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ladybugmckenzie · Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 12 Location: North Carolina

Does anyone have any valuable information; any experience good or bad with regards to Global-ERS in Mexico?

Best regards,
Roxanne

TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

Check out this thread:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=64397

TeresaLopez · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Location: Mexico City

Though I did not ultimately take either job, I went on two interviews that Global ERS arranged for me about a year ago. Both of the jobs were decent paying, one quite well, but after doing a sample class and observing the behavior of the students, I didn't continue the interview process. My impression is that the schools they work with are schools that are mostly attended by the elite, with all the behavior that goes along with that. I do not think this is the fault of Global ERS, you are still responsible for deciding if a position is right for you or not. I felt they matched me pretty well with jobs I was qualified to do. One of the schools was AWESOME in terms of the facilities, I have never seen a school like that anywhere, but I have a feeling you would have earned every peso of that (ample) salary. I think some of the posters on the other thread are holding Global ERS responsible for things that are outside their control. Also, just to clarify, you do NOT pay a fee to them, the schools pay all the fees. If I were interested in that type of job, I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

ladybugmckenzie · Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 12 Location: North Carolina

Thank you so much for the link and the commentary. I realize that ultimately, the responsibility for choosing a school is squarely on my shoulders. It sounds like Global does its job.

TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

This was mentioned by another poster, I can't remember who now but they said that it's not really necessary to use a placement agency to get a job in Mexico. Better to be here in person, resume in hand checking out whichever city takes your fancy.

MexpatDF · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Mexico City

They arranged some interviews for me at good schools in Mexico City. Free to use and reasonable communication by email.

I have however found myself a job just by going into schools with my CV... try every way possible to get a job! I would use Global ERS again!

aog5003 · Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Puebla, Mx

It really varies. I was hired by Global ERS and had only a positive experience. A co-worker of mine, however, was threatened by the lady. She makes a lot of money off of the people who accept jobs through her, so sometimes she just looks for anybody. It is nice, however, to not pay a placement fee. And most of the schools are attended by the more wealthy mexicans, but the pay is not good compared to other schools. Try to bargain before accepting a job.

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aog5003 · Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Puebla, Mx

There was a miscommunication about re-signing a contract so she threatened to not let him cross the border unless he paid her $300. He did go back to the States last Saturday....

Also, I was promised a contract this year similar to the one I had the first year and it didn't happen. Lots of false promises..

TeresaLopez · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Location: Mexico City

[quote="aog5003"]There was a miscommunication about re-signing a contract so she threatened to not let him cross the border unless he paid her $300. He did go back to the States last Saturday....
/quote]

Not sure exactly how she would manage that, unless for some insane reason he gave her his passport.

teachinmexico · Joined: 17 Nov 2010 Posts: 2

Teachers that are placed through Global-ers sign a placement terms document when accepting