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[lovehappens]

This is a general question and perhaps difficult to determine. Yet some of you who have been around awhile may have constructive opinions.

I am just beginning a new search after being out of the US for sometime.

Which countries at this time--date: Jan. 2009 seem to have the best pay, good accommodations for qualified teachers?

I am open to just about anyplace that is accommodating and relatively decent to live and I do want to be paid decently well for my accomplished skills.

Thanks for any constructive thoughts.

[spiral78]

Exactly what qualifications you have would be pertinent.

For example, university positions which pay relatively well, generally require related MA. The Middle East requires different quals than many other regions...

If you tell us what you've got exactly, we can give better advice on where you might be able to maximize your opps.

[Glenski]

[naturegirl321]

Korea, Taiwan, the Middle East. International schools.

[Glenski]

Most international schools (in Japan anyway) require a teaching license and 2 years of experience using it, not a photojournalism career.

[naturegirl321]

Darn. Here in Peru, art teachers are harder to find, so the OP might be able to come here.

[Sadebugo]

Most people new to the profession begin their careers in North Asia. Korea is a good option for a newbie because it requires nothing more than a degree and provides a decent salary with free housing. It's far from the most lucrative option though if you have good qualifications.

Sadebugo
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[matthew156]

Korea but forget about North Korea I would go South Korea. Ever since some pervert went there and F***** things up for the rest of us ELTs we have got to jump through so many hoops to land a job there. I have applied for some jobs there and they eagerly phoned me and conducted a phone interview. The next step was a doozy though. They informed me that I had to go all the way back to Canada from Turkey and get a criminal record check, transcripts, a medical check-up and then apply for a visa which they would sponsor at the embasy in Ottawa. Here is there original letter

[jdl]

Oman needs teachers and is hiring. Try CECN or TATI; two of the more reliable contractors. Good luck and patience required.

[matthew156]

Thanks jdl I tried TATI, lets see what developes.

Cheers
Matt

[fluffyhamster]

Matt, did He get back to you about how good experienced teachers don't spell 'lose' as 'loose' (though this could be a typo), or its as it's (misspelt twice)?

[matthew156]

fluffyhamster

oops

matt

ps i wuz reely upset end wuznt thinkin kleerly maibee i shud rerite it end sent it bak to hym.

[matthew156]

For al my brutherz in smartbord end layzer pointur i giv yu da korekshunz thet my frend phluphi hamstur haz pointud awt. Luk thow end wundur et my tarabl glowry end bee thow humbul beefor me.

[Glenski]

matthew,
You really blew it, IMO. To tell the employer like you did that you will not spend the effort, time, and money to provide what they require for the application is just asking for a response like this:

I suppose unless you're prepared to jump through the hoops you won't get a job.

It's like that everywhere. Jump or lose.

Your cursing response just shows how little you understand the market.

[MELEE]

Mexico has pledged to spend more money on English education, but if anything will come of that, who knows. There are still opportunities here and the well qualified can do well.