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plumpy nut
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| caliph wrote: |
Even as the US has halfheartedly started bombing, (but NO NO NO boots on the ground) along with some useless coalition partners, the war is still not going so well in the west.
In Kurdish areas, I'd start considering my options. |
The ISIS could cut off escape options. Those options already seem to be getting more and more limited. This brings up my feelings, I have a very limited feeling about the rights of the ISIS. Ground troops used to safely get the Kurds out of the area then trap in the region and then elimination. Hopefully all the nutjob Americans, Australians, British, Canadians if any at all, partake in the ISIS destruction, we don't need them back anyway. |
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Van Gogh
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:26 am Post subject: El Hobo |
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| Thanks for the posting El Hobo, amazing... Where are you teaching? Please PM |
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EFL Educator
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Kurdistan is a very dangerous place to be at the moment.....and the money isn't worth it either!!!!!  |
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Argofoto
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| I'd like to know the current situation in Erbil, I heard there is a dearth of teachers and they're desperate for native English speakers? Is this the case? What are your thoughts? Where would be a great place to start for having just a bachelors in business and few years tutoring experience (not in a classroom :/ ). I'm an adventure nut so danger-wise I'm less sensitive than most (but not without reason). |
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nomad soul
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| I'd like to know the current situation in Erbil... Where would be a great place to start for having just a bachelors in business and few years tutoring experience (not in a classroom :/ ). I'm an adventure nut so danger-wise I'm less sensitive than most (but not without reason). |
An unrelated degree, lack of a (credible) TEFL cert, and zero classroom teaching experience isn't likely to get your CV a second look. Besides, employers are looking for qualified teachers who can focus on teaching and not adrenaline junkies seeking an adventure.
Your only option in this region is with a Saudi contracting company. However, any company that will hire a complete newbie is one you won't want to work for. That said, most newbies head to Japan, Korea, or China to build their first few years of experience. |
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Argofoto
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| This is contrary to what I heard from someone working on the ground there with whom I shared a long conversation and had come to understood there are opportunities (at least with Sabis). In any case, how far would a CELTA go there? At the least, it would seem that it can help with getting ready for the classroom, but in terms of employment/advancement, what is it worth? |
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spiral78
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| In any case, how far would a CELTA go there? At the least, it would seem that it can help with getting ready for the classroom, but in terms of employment/advancement, what is it worth? |
CELTA is a basic, entry-level certification, and it will help you get entry level jobs that require certification (most everywhere outside Asia requires certification as a bare minimum qual). What do you expect from a 30-day training course? |
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nomad soul
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| This is contrary to what I heard from someone working on the ground there with whom I shared a long conversation and had come to understood there are opportunities (at least with Sabis). |
What opportunities are you referring to? Teaching subject matter to children? If so, take a look at "Sabis School Kurdistan" (http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=75163). Plus, the CELTA is designed for teaching English to adults and not content to children. |
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Argofoto
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| Wow, that is quite the thread, thanks for the info. From what my friend told me, it's a tough job with Sabis, but there are promotion possibilities, and he loves it but perhaps it will change come end of the contract. Then again, perhaps Sabis is trying to improve its reputation! |
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nomad soul
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| Then again, perhaps Sabis is trying to improve its reputation! |
Don't count on it.
Want to know more about Sabis in general? See the following: |
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veiledsentiments
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Unless you are Arab, preferably Lebanese, there isn't much of a possibility for promotion. Also, it is a big negative to future employers to have Sabis on your CV. Their system is not respected by the more legitimate international schools.
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Argofoto
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| veiledsentiments wrote: |
Unless you are Arab, preferably Lebanese, there isn't much of a possibility for promotion. Also, it is a big negative to future employers to have Sabis on your CV. Their system is not respected by the more legitimate international schools.
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I think you mean Arab is preferred outside of Kurdistan (heard they don't like Arabs) but I guess it doesn't matter which Sabis you taught at, if that name appears in a resume it is negative regardless. Thanks for your info. |
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veiledsentiments
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Sabis comes out of Lebanon... thus that is why in the vast majority management is Lebanese.
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cartago
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| I'm in Kurdistan and have been here for nearly 2 years. I still consider it to be quite safe. I'm surprised to hear Erbil is no longer considered safe. I don't live there but have been may times including a couple visits last month. |
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danmbob
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update?
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