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Shakhbut · Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 167

Indeed, VS, this one's got a long way to go to match your average of nearly 3 posts per day... Shocked

There's more to life....unless you're in the Gulf.

tek44 · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 32

I didn't register just to say that -- but I would have! Smile

globalnomad2 · Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 562

There's certainly more to life than teaching English in the Land of Not Quite Right. At the extreme risk of appearing smug...my interests, personally, are somewhat eclectic.

Bin Shafted · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 52

Just to update those who have been following my epic saga....................

I've accepted an offer from HCT (Al-Ain)..................started the process in October.

Patience is the answer I suppose.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Not much longer than the average, I suspect. Cool

This is the time of year that they make those final choices for the next academic year.

Congrats and hope it all works out.

VS

tek44 · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 32

With one year of college teaching experience and an MA in TESOL, how much could I expect for a starting salary at a place like HCT?

WD40 · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 104

Not a lot or the minimum as you don't offer a lot by your description of One MA and one year in tertiary. Do you have a teaching qualification?

sandy gallop · Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 33 Location: San Dunia

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Plus... with your limited credentials, it probably mean that you would be assigned to their less desirable locations if they even considered you.

VS

tek44 · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 32

What are the less desirable locations?

Yes I have a high school certification with three years of teaching high school English, but post MA work I only have one year of college teaching.

I didn't mention this before because I didn't think that a high school qual would count. I thought it was only post MA teaching that mattered.

Appreciate your advice.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

It depends on the employer. Experience after the MA often doesn't affect your salary at those places that have an open scale based on Degree + experience. But, if you have experience teaching academic English (reading or essay writing) at high school, it is relevant experience that may help to get you in the door.

If you do a search for HCT, you will much discussion of the pros and cons of different branches in the different cities. You may also want to visit the HCT website. It is a matter of taste which places you might like or not, but you have little or no input. HCT puts teachers where they need them.

VS

WD40 · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 104

For me, it is less the location and more the management and expectations and personal goals. If you get a decent person in charge then the location is less important. There are many HCT colleges that are in better locations but the management stinks. Abu Dhabi seems to have a better managerial reputation than many places in Dubai and especially Sharjah. So I have heard from my friends who work/left HCT

nomadykaty · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 60

WD40 did you get the job with HCT?

WD40 · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 104

Passed the interview but I have heard nothing for a long time so I am looking elsewhere. Thanks for asking