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rbos
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 Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:39 pm Post subject: Is Taipei or Taichung better for looking for work to teach? |
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I'm planning on leaving to Taiwan in about a month to look for ESL teaching work. But, I'm a beginner (no ESL teaching experience), and am a recent college grad. Will my chances be better for finding work in Taipei City or Taichung City when I arrive around October 7th?
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adogadie
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| Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:34 am Post subject: |
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Are things that bad back in the West?  |
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Dr_Zoidberg
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| Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:39 am Post subject: |
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| adogadie wrote: |
| Are things that bad back in the West? |
Obama's still hoping something will change. |
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Johnny_5
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| Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Dr_Zoidberg wrote: |
| adogadie wrote: |
| Are things that bad back in the West? |
Obama's still hoping something will change. |
Not to look at the glass half empty, but it isn't getting any easier living in the US (especially college grads). The lack of jobs and the increase of college tuition have many of my friends reaching out for loans, acquiring debt up to their eyeballs.
I'm counting down the days where I can say goodbye to my work in the hospitality industry and jump on that plane to Taiwan. Things will always get better, it just takes time.  |
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brettb
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rbos,
Try your luck in Taipei first. It is much easier to get around.
I live in Taichung and there is no MRT (commuter underground train), so the only way to get around is by bus. Alternative you can buy a scooter and drive it illegally (without a license). A LOT of foreigners do this, but it is a lot more risky. If you don't have a license and you get in an accident then you are 100% liable for any other person that are injured - even if the accident wasn't your fault. |
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rbos
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:52 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the tip brettb, and yes to everyone-things are "that bad" in the West! |
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creztor
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Have to disagree, rbos. They aren't that bad everywhere. The USA and Europe are definitely in bad times, but there are other countries that aren't in the same situation. What many seem to forget is countries like Taiwan depend on their exports. When the USA and Europe stop consuming, this directly affects Taiwan. Taiwan will not be able to escape what is coming, but it will no doubt be affected in a completely different way than the US and Europe are.
I've quickly seen the "ceiling" that you can make living in Taiwan. The more I think about it, the more I believe it is much better for ones future if you get into a career back in your home country. Short term you may make less than teaching and living in Taiwan, but if your career back home comes with a pay rise every year, in the long run you are much better off.
Obviously it will depend on what people want from life, and I am just speaking from a financial and stability point of view. Good luck.
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rbos
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| Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Have to disagree, rbos. They aren't that bad everywhere. The USA and Europe are definitely in bad times, but there are other countries that aren't in the same situation. |
Sorry creztor, since I live in the US I was referring to the US (along with at least some European countries) when I referred to "the West." |
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