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Eloise · Joined: 29 Oct 2005 Posts: 35 Location: UK

I've got an interview for a job in Santiago soon, and according to the advert I replied to it pays US$1500 a month. Is this good in Santiago? It's more than I was earning in Spain, but I get the impression that prices in Santiago are comparable. It's also 4 times the amount i've been offered for a job in Ecuador!
Any advice appreciated! I've applied for jobs in about 10 different countries and I just can't decide where to go!

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Eloise · Joined: 29 Oct 2005 Posts: 35 Location: UK

it's a language school, but I think it's affiliated to a university as well. It looks like a big school and i'm being interviewed in London and they'll pay my flight if they offer me the job. I'm a bit put off by all the negative comments about Santiago on this forum though.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Earning that much, you can afford to ignore warnings. Spend the extra income and hit Valparaiso every weekend.

-Stu- · Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 92 Location: Santiago, Chile

Do you mean the job at the British Institute? It is a good wage for Santiago, but be expected to work a 35-hour week and don't expect any time off until the end of December. Saying that it is a good school with several branches all over Santiago.

rlgarric · Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 7

I have been looking (I am guessing not in the right places), but is the school you are looking at still hiring? It sounds great to me compared to what I have been seeing in other countries. I have one year of experience and I do't have a TEFL degree. Is it possible to get a job that pays that much? Anyone with any suggestions?