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What's the best place for me?
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Hsinchuguy



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:29 am    Post subject: What's the best place for me? Reply with quote
I've been teaching ESL for about 17 years, I have an M.A. and TESL certification. I've taught in China, Taiwan, Oman and now, Canada. At this point, money is probably the most important factor for me but I don't want to live like a hermit either so Saudi Arabia isn't for me. Even though I could teach in a university I'm not necessarily interested in it, career advancement isn't important for me. I just want to go someplace where I can bank some decent money for my later years.
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Mrs McClusky



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
for banking money you might want a career change
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
How about an intl school?
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rafaella



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I posted a similar question a while back and, although our situations are not exactly the same, you might find the replies useful. The title of the thread is 'Where should I go from here?' and it's in the General Discussion section.
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Trinley



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
South Korea.
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Hsinchuguy



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Trinley wrote:
South Korea.


A couple of people have suggested this but the vast majority of teachers I've spoken to who've worked there hated it. The opinion seems to be that Koreans are xenophobic and unfriendly. I've never been there myself so I have no opinion but this seems to be a commonly held perception.
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Trinley



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hsinchuguy wrote:
Trinley wrote:
South Korea.


A couple of people have suggested this but the vast majority of teachers I've spoken to who've worked there hated it. The opinion seems to be that Koreans are xenophobic and unfriendly. I've never been there myself so I have no opinion but this seems to be a commonly held perception.


I have heard that too, unfortunately, and I haven't been there either. But you stated that money was the most important factor. As you can imagine, the coolest places to be are rarely the top money-making destinations. If saving is your goal, you may have to compromise.
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hsinchuguy wrote:
Trinley wrote:
South Korea.


A couple of people have suggested this but the vast majority of teachers I've spoken to who've worked there hated it. The opinion seems to be that Koreans are xenophobic and unfriendly. I've never been there myself so I have no opinion but this seems to be a commonly held perception.


I'm sure a lot of teachers hate a lot of countries.
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Shimokitazawa



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
naturegirl321 wrote:
Hsinchuguy wrote:
Trinley wrote:
South Korea.


A couple of people have suggested this but the vast majority of teachers I've spoken to who've worked there hated it. The opinion seems to be that Koreans are xenophobic and unfriendly. I've never been there myself so I have no opinion but this seems to be a commonly held perception.


I'm sure a lot of teachers hate a lot of countries.


I was going to suggest Korea also, if compensation is important. But, I concur with previous posters in that, Korean tend to like drinking and fighting a little too much. More so than what I've observed in other countries in the region.
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Hsinchuguy



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Trinley wrote:
Hsinchuguy wrote:
Trinley wrote:
South Korea.


A couple of people have suggested this but the vast majority of teachers I've spoken to who've worked there hated it. The opinion seems to be that Koreans are xenophobic and unfriendly. I've never been there myself so I have no opinion but this seems to be a commo