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eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

in Russia/CIS zone? Can someone please give a general idea? I have a BA ENglish, 1 year teaching in Korea and no certification.

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

You mean the highest paid job you can get without a relevant qualification? That's a bit like looking for the best bits at the bottom of the barrel. I would suggest getting a CELTA and then applying. Your one year of experience will then count, both on your cv and in giving a better chance of doing really well on the course. Don't get me wrong: the degree in English is nifty and relevant but it isn't generally regarded as a teaching qualification. The best conditions go to people with the right qualifications, generally speaking.

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

i figured that for sure, yet still wanted to know where, if anywhere in CIS, I could get the best for what I got right now.

jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York

All things considered, I would guess Kyiv would be your best bet.
Good luck!

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

Thx man. Never thought Id read that, but its a great tip. Ukraine. And the girls are supposedly great too.

maruss · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 1145 Location: Cyprus

..and they can see you coming before you even step-off the plane!
Things in Ukraine are pretty dire economically as well and many people are looking for 'sponsors' and escape routes.Ask any person there how they define a 'sponsor!!

jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York

That may be true in some cases Maruss. However, I lived in Ukraine for two years and the girls I met there weren't golddiggers by any means. Just my experience.

maruss · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 1145 Location: Cyprus

But is also probably more likely under present economic conditions???

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

In spite of the current conditions, Maruss, attitudes in this part of the world have changed a lot over the last few years.

maruss · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 1145 Location: Cyprus

Well at least something in Russia has improved for a change!

bharrell · Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Posts: 102

I'd have to caution people about living in Kiev now, due to the economic situation. A lot of foreign investment (and ex-pats) fled Ukraine after the Grivna devalued 50% against the dollar last fall when the financial crisis became serious. Ukraine went from boom to bust in the blink of an eye. Construction cranes went idle, English schools went under or shed teachers. The economy there is rotting. I left in February and things were not good. My friends tell me it's gotten worse, not better in the past few months. Ukraine is saddled with a huge amount debt and the IMF keeps loaning them money to keep them afloat and out of the grasp of the hungry bear to the northeast. If you can get on with one of the big schools (IH, LSE, etc) you might be okay. I know IH Kiev isn't hiring. They have fewer teachers on staff than last year which is indicative of the entire city, or so I am told.

The women in Kiev (under 45) are incredibly beautiful. However they seem at some point to morph into Shrek like babushkas. That's got to be tough.

Cubic09 · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:18 am Post subject:

Haven't you people seen 'Hostel'? Anything in Eastern Europe is utterly unsafe!! Shocked

Kootvela · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 513 Location: Lithuania

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

I'm out in the wilds of Russia and the only trouble I've had is from the homicidal drivers.

canucktechie · Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 343 Location: Moscow