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[SOULTRAVELLER]

Hey everyone,
First of all, I really want to apologize for misspelling the word 'traveler' in my catchy little username. Even though no one has pointed it out (thanks!!), I am aware of the Irony of an english teacher misspelling his own name.

Now that that is behind us, I have a question to pose. I know that some of you have been or are currently teaching in Vietnam, and could perhaps offer some advice. Here's my predicament... I had a pretty good gig going on at home before I decided to pack my bags and head for Vietnam. My employer has given me an option to return in 6 and 1/3 months ( a 'leave of absence' It's really a beaurocratic thing, so it's unlikely I could extend it any longer).
I am arriving in Saigon on the 11th of January. Myself, I've yet to teach a single class. I felt that this was the time of my life to go for it, and I'm ready to welcome all of my new experiences with open arms. I have TESOl and a degree. Seems how Tet is just coming around the corner, there is not gonna be enough time for me to start and finish a full 6 month gig. Is it at all possible to work at a solid school organization, and yet get around the whole 6 month contract thing, which I've heard is standard Should I consider private Tuition? Does any one have any creative solutions to this little dellemma? I don't want to screw any schools over nor get screwed, ya know? I very much appreciate any advice, and you can count on me to return the help should the need ever arise.

Thanks,

P.s. I also still entertain the possibility of staying for however long as I frickin' need and screwing over my employer back home!

[huxter]

I personally don't think you're giving yourself long enough with just six months. Chances are you won't find a job you're happy with as soon as you arrive and, IMHO, you'll need to stay longer than six months to fully experience the whole overseas teaching thing. Quit your job for good.

Good luck!

BTW, "traveller" is British spelling and "traveler" is American so strictly speaking both are correct.

[Paul John]

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[Ryno]

[huxter]

That's dry Ryno. I like it

[AsiaTraveller]

Where did you misspell it?



Note that traveller and traveler are acceptable variants (the former tends to be British; the latter tends to be American). It depends on either the English-speaking country you are in or in the dictionary (or style guide) you follow. In a dictionary, the first spelling is typically the 'preferred' form.

Many other verbs that end with the letter L have the same acceptable variants with suffixes -er, -ed, -ing:

cancelled/canceled
labelling/labeling

If you decide on one form, just stick with it for consistency.

[huxter]

Cheers for that AsiaTraveller, but didn't I say pretty much the same thing a month ago on this very thread?

[AsiaTraveller]

Sorry, hux.... Missed that one because it was at the bottom of your post!