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nikon
Joined: 01 Feb 2004
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 Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:49 am Post subject: older teacher |
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I'm a US citizen, Masters in linguistics/tesol, and have quite a few years teaching experience in ESL.
At 62, could I get a job in Hong Kong?
I am presently teaching in an Engineering University in Saudi and want out.
Any hope for me, at my age, in Hong Kong?
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ghost
Joined: 30 Jan 2003
Posts: 1693
Location: Saudi Arabia
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| Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: older teacher |
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| nikon wrote: |
I'm a US citizen, Masters in linguistics/tesol, and have quite a few years teaching experience in ESL.
At 62, could I get a job in Hong Kong?
I am presently teaching in an Engineering University in Saudi and want out.
Any hope for me, at my age, in Hong Kong?
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In Honk Kong, with your age, it would be difficult to find work, competing with all the younger folks.
China, however, would welcome you with open arms, because there are never enough teachers to fill the positions needed in that vast country.
The salaries are not very high (10.000 rmb/$1200 U.S.) could be available for someone of your caliber, but you will have free housing, and you should be able to save at least half your salary, even eating out every day.
Drop me a line if needed.
Ghost, certified ESL/FSL teacher, soon to teach in Korea as a teacher trainer. |
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briandwest
Joined: 10 Feb 2006
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Location: Hong Kong
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60 is the official retirement age here. Teachers and principals alike have to stop working when they reach that age.
It is possible for NETs to extend their existing contracts past the age of 60, but I'm not sure if it is possible to employ a new member of staff over the age of 60.
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once again
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:37 am Post subject: |
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| Not all schools follow the sixty rule. DSS schools do not. However, I do know people who were not allowed to renew on the NET scheme as they were over 60. |
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