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[sbr2kona]

I am a 38 year, gainfully employed in our lovely Corporate American World, however having returned to school a year ago, I've decided to take a few years off and teach abroad. I thought a great deal about Veitnam, for a few reasons.

What I'd like to learn is how could I find a job teaching either in a University setting or, applying my business experience to an English Teaching setting for a company overseas...i.e. Vietnam, Japan, China, etc.

I've spent hours reading through the various chats/forums on this site, and for the most part, they've been extremely interesting! I have traveled abroad quite a bit, and can relate to most stories relating to being taken advatage of, here and there, but for the most part, my travels have been very rewarding.

My apologies for the wordy post, I'll look forward to all feedback.

Thank you,

Guy

[lost_gypsy]

I think you need a friendly push...so jump in, the water is fine!

Seriously, you may find yourself addicted to S.E. Asia once you come over. I will be returning myself in a few months, after doing five years in China.

I think you would be best trying China first, as it is an "easy intro" to Asia as far as most people think. If money isn't a real concern, then just go anywhere that you think you could stand, weatherwise. If you need a big city environment to escape to once and awhile, consider teaching somewhere within a few hours of a large metropolis, such as Guangzhou (where I was) or outside of Shanghai, or even Nanjing. I would avoid Beijing, as things will be getting quite hectic the closer it gets to Olympic time--unless that would be an attraction.

Vietnam is where I am heading in August/September, so of course I would recommend it as well. The differences from what I have gathered (haven't been there yet, but have a few close friends who gave me good info) is...police even more useless than in China (unless you pay them), thievery is more rampant, and you won't get any decent medical treatment (China is really pretty good in large cities!) and a few other incidentals...

Hope that helps!
Michael

[Mr Wind-up Bird]

[ChuckECheese]

Petty crimes are rampant in VN. You leave something unattended for a few seconds, it's gone. Why? People are poor and hungry so they'll steal anything and everything that's worth a 1 VN dong.

With regards to teaching in VN. If you're not in it for the money, but for the cultural experience, you'll either love it or hate it. It all depends on your back ground and your personality.

Good luck.

[domaiuyen]

hello, im vietnamese. i have to admit that vietnamese are poor and they steal everything but not even thing just worths 1 vn dong like ChuckEchese said, and this just happens if u live in a slum area, not everywhere and i think stealing is everywhere. Seriously, it depends on where u live .
about teaching in vietnam. its really a good stuff. many foreigners come here for teaching and traveling. u need to be a native english spoken person, and got a teaching certificate. u can apply yourself or through a company but i suggest applying yourself.
u can teach in some international schools or universities but these places demand long term working and not very easy to be taken on, but u can also teach in english school or english center. your payment would be cheaper but easy to find a place. i got a friend who is teaching at a english center, and he got 12usd per hour. it can be more. im not sure but i heard that u can get 25usd per hour if u teach in British council. It really depends on the school.
if u need any help. u can reach me by PM (MOD EDIT). dont hesitate to ask. nice day.

[ChuckECheese]

Love ur user ID "domaiuyen".

Thanks u for the useful info.

Me love u too much.