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[hansel]

Hello, I would like to start a conversation around the following question. I will have 4 months free time before grad school starts and am thinking about teaching in Taiwan. This would be April - July. What kind of visa is most suitable for this endeavour. What kind of apt costs are there. I saw on the tv show "taiwan tweachers, one girl had a really nice looking apt. This other guy had a guest room, that he said was super cheap. My flight out is taken care of, can money be made in 4 months out teaching. Any other ideas, suggestions, etc...

Thx

[TaoyuanSteve]

Firstly, don't look to TV "reality" shows for insight into life here. I remember seeing that English teachers show on a visit home. Not what I'd call "reality." Such shows are nothing but entertainment. Four months? I'd suggest not informing any school you want to work at of your intentions. Unless it is a specifically short term class, such as a summer class, most schools will want someone more long term. Your very short window of work opportunity is probably going to be a problem. Are you absolutely determined to come here? I ask that because it might be better not to come. If you simply want an experience, then come by all means. But if you want to make money, odds are against you. Most people take 6 months or more to start saving.

[hansel]

Nothing is set in stone. I apprexciate the comments. Keep em coming. I would be impressed if I could save $1000 a month for four months, and have a fun experiemce.

[matchstick_man]

and limit the time to two months.

[Aristotle]

Come on over you will have no problems finding a job for the summer.
Nearly every school in Taipei has a summer English Immersion program. Lot's of classes and hours.
Tell you employer that you understand the hours may change after summer and you would like to wait until then to get an ARC and start paying tax. Mid to late June is a good time to start, most schools start regular classes in September so you may only get three months of solid work. You should be able to put away some good money and have a hot but good summer .
Good luck,
A.

[Wonder]

Most schools will let you teach for a while without an ARC or contract, just be careful and make sure you have enough money to get by for month. Depending on where you are from, a 60-day visa should not be a problem. That's all you'll get unless you want to go through the hassle of apply for an ARC and doing a visa run. The 60-day visa is renewable.

The other poster was right. Don't tell the school(s) how long you are staying or nobody will hire you. Even for the summer. They also don't want to go through the hassle of hiring another teacher.

[brian]

[Wonder]

Brian, you are right on all points. However I did not suggest that he sign a contract. Although my advice did imply that he mislead the school, I certianly was not suggesting anything immoral

The sad fact is that when everything is said and done, it's useless to come to Taiwan (or any Asian country for four months), and expect to come ahead. I was only attempting to provide some positive feedback while advising caution.

[Aristotle]

[TaoyuanSteve]

[brian]

[quote="TaoyuanSteve"]

[Aristotle]

[TaoyuanSteve]

Aristotle, your posts are long on claims, opinions and negative labelling of anyone who dares to disagree with your ideas re: Taiwan. However, your posts are short on reasoned arguments and evidence. Brian doesn't agree with alot of what you have to say about this place (I don't either sometimes). For you to label him (or me, or any other critic of your positions) "crony" is simply name-calling. It's childish and a sign of being unable to handle him intellectually. The best way to silence criticism is through facts and reasoned arguments... or are your positions so weak you have to resort to labels? If Brian is a crony or ignorant, prove it.

[Aristotle]

I did notice that he seems to be a little quiet as of late.
Perhaps my use of nouns could be viewed as offensive.
From here for after I shall refrain from using the term crony when speaking, writing or even thinking about the poster calling himself Brian.
For future reference on the term crony:
crony
SYLLABICATION: cro�ny
PRONUNCIATION:[krn KEY]
NOUN: Inflected forms: pl. cro�nies
A longtime close friend or companion.
ETYMOLOGY: Possibly from Greek khronios, long lasting, from khronos, time.

[brian]

I don�t get offended by such remarks, however I do also feel that they are unnecessary and inappropriate.

The fact is that I believe Aristotle posts some good info on this board, and that his presence here is a good thing.

The downside is that he posts some extraordinary claims here. This in itself is not such a concern, but the fact that he posts here as �we� and on behalf of his �society� in an effort to add credence to his claims is of concern. Anyone who has spent any amount of time on these boards would know exactly where Aristotle and his secret society sit, and the irrelevance of his society. But what about the newbies who may just believe that Aristotle�s society is actually representative of teachers here in Taiwan, which it clearly isn�t it.

Further to this, and as Steve has remarked, Aristotle has never once provided any evidence, or even a valid argument to support any of his claims. Upon questions regarding his claims being posted, Aristotle either shuts up, or changes the topic.

I agree with Taoyuan Steve. If I am wrong Aristotle, then the best way to show this is by providing evidence that vindicates your position. Resorting to name-calling is inane and doesn�t achieve anything. If you can�t or won�t support your claims then you need to accept that there will always be people such as myself that will take you to task over your comments.