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Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

After getting my TEFL in Phuket, I will only have 6-9 months (depending on whether I accept an internship with the State Department) to work in Thailand. From what I can tell, most contracts are for one year. Should I just be honest upfront with schools and request a 6-month contract? Or will that just leave me out to dry? I'm not looking to screw anyone over, but should I just lie about how long I'll be staying in order to wrap up a job quickly?

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

no one has any ideas?

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Hi Matt

If I were you, I'd ask the people who run the cert course.

These people are on home turf and they should know

where to send you for a short-term contract.

Honesty is the best policy, imho. Very Happy

Thailand teaching and travel resources available here :::: The Master Index Thailand ::::

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

Doable (we do it in 4 months blocks or as long as the one job is) but probably won't get a work permit if you're only going to commit to 6 months.

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

Will the new visa rules screw me then?

wix · Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Posts: 250 Location: Earth

When I taught in Thailand I had two different jobs and both employed me on a six month contract.

If you are being hired in October insist on a six-month contract. This will take you through to the end of the academic year and ensure you have the best choice of jobs for the following year.