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Spelunker
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: re: decisions....Hit HK or Taiwan on the ground running? |
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Thinking of returning to teach in HK, but Taiwan has always intrigued me, as I have never been. If I was to favour the "Wan" over HK as first choice, what would be my options on the ground running? BA in English Lit, TEFL, and 10 years experience in China (speak and understand chinese) and 1 year in Oman teaching college level students.
Any feedback appreciated. |
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kpjf
Joined: 18 Jan 2012 Posts: 385
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:52 am Post subject: |
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As you're probably aware people keep saying Taiwan is dead as an EFL destination.
You have a lot more experience than I do, so I'm sure you could get something decent, but would it be good enough in relation to your experience? I'm just interested for a year or two because as a certified teacher I can get a job in a public school and salary doesn't seem too bad (seems to go from about 60,000+ to 80,000 a month). If I'm not mistaken, for public school jobs you need a teaching license.
On a long-term basis I'm sure HK is the better option though, I guess you could maybe try Taiwan for a year? |
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Spelunker
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:22 am Post subject: re: thanks for the reply |
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I've been posting over on the viet boards also.
I'm basically looking for somewhere with a lower living cost than HK at first. I'd go back to HK, but really it's expensive and difficult to save much unless you are flitting about like a blue arsed fly....it's also very much a case of been there, done it, got the tshirt.
At the moment, Viet is seeming to outweigh HK and Taiwan in terms of the living cost. As to teaching opportunities on the ground not so sure.
Cheers
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kpjf
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, in HK accommodation prices are the problem! But, can't you move up a bit whilst there in terms of better jobs?
Looking at it for Taiwan, approx 75,000 NTD seems decent enough a month. In the UK a licensed teacher for instance in their first year only starts off at £1,800 a month which equates to 77,000 NTD and naturally living costs in Taiwan will be lower than the UK. Therefore, for me at least if I can get somewhere between 75-80,000 it's better than I'd get as a licensed teacher in the UK.
I haven't looked into Vietnam, but not that interested in working there. Hope you find something good! |
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Spelunker
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:21 pm Post subject: re: that makes taiwan sound pretty decent |
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That's quite good, not overly bothered about saving, but as I get older it becomes important. So saving half of the salary at least every month would be important. |
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