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[kona]

Hi everyone, just wanted to say thank you for all the informative posts it really helps out all of us learning about the job market in Vietnam.

I'm currently attending grad school for a MA TESOL state side and am wondering what sort of job options I have abroad after I graduate this Spring. I don't have a whole lot of experience, just one year as a school counselor, one year as a middle school teacher (however I am not k-12 certified, it was a special contract that was worked out between a non-profit and the school district), 6 months ESL in Mexico, and one year as a juvenile parole officer (if that counts for anything). I also have a 140 hr TEFL certificate but I don't know if that means anything once I have an MA TESOL.

I'd like to make enough money to live well and also to pay off my student loans (30k once I graduate), can this be done in Vietnam or should I bank on South Korea instead?

[kona]

[time to teach]

Not sure what happened with the cold shoulder, but maybe try to remember that there are more than enough ESL Cafe kingpins who like to do a bit of play-acting in the role of head honchos when it comes to dishing out advice, opinions, and comments. With an MA TESOL you've got more hiring power than those of us with BAs, 120h TEFL certs., and experience, which in my case is coming up on 10 years. I recently saw a job posting in Vietnam that required MAs, and it looked like a good gig. Apologizing for asking questions just gives the noshery nuts more delusional dreams of being badass bulldogs!

[kona]

[Andy123]

I think it is great that you are getting your MA. RMIT is a good place to work and over the years have known many people who have worked there. Nothing too negative.

On the downside I know of people with very good academic backgrounds with loads of experience who have been trying to get into RMIT for years. If I am not mistaken they perfer to hire from abroad.

In years past one's academic background and experience was more respected and valued by many schools. The real international schools are more interested in Ed. degrees. It is sad but most schools do not care what your background is. They are looking for a face that the students will like.

Too many people I have known over the years with a PhD, MA or even a BS in Ed. end up in some language mill making the same amount of money as a 19 year old backpacker. Really! And they are good teachers.

If I was you, I might look at other Asian countries that would appreciate your educational background and more schools from which to choose. Best of luck.

[Jbhughes]

How about the school in Đ� Nẵng with links to a Uni in Australia? It seems to be suggested as a decent job for those who have your type of credentials. I think it's called ELI? and the Uni is University of Queensland? Could easily by wrong.

I'm sure in any reputable institution here you would find your qualification looked on well and you in turn would do well, but isn't the Middle East the place where one goes for the $$$ once one gets one's MA?

Good luck either way

[kona]

[refugee]

[kona]