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Djob20 · Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Mendoza

I am leaving for Bolivia early next year to teach, to Santa Cruz I believe, and I wonder if anyone already there or otherwise knows when is peak hiring time in Bolivia. When should I be getting there for? Thanks

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

If it's like most LA countries, schools and unis hire around now until Feb. and then again around July and Aug.
Language schools hire year-round.

Djob20 · Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Mendoza

Aramas · Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject:

I should think it would be from 6 am to 9am.

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

No siesta?

Djob20 · Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Mendoza

hmmmnnnn. I guess I missed the point of the sarcasm. Do Bolivians like early mornings?

Aramas · Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:50 pm Post subject:

That's just the time when classes are scheduled but 'backpacker' teachers don't turn up. There are probably more backpackers subsidising their holiday by teaching than there are teachers who take their job seriously. Consequently there is always work becoming available as the backpackers move on - or just don't show up.

Edit: It has been pointed out to me that some people might take my posts seriously Shocked

So I would just like to stress that as a general rule, I have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about.

Just thought I'd like to clear that up Laughing

RyanS · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 356

I think the tourist visa in Bolivia is only for 1 month.

Special K · Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 6

I was just in Bolivia for 2 months and the tourist visa is only for 1 month, but you can renew it.