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[goldwriter]

I am an African American female, and through my research on this board, I learned that it is tough for African Americans to get a teaching position or live in Korea. I am looking for a location which is welcoming to people of my race and where I can make enough money to save about $1,000 per month. I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Communications. I currently work as a high school English teacher (not ESL). Where do you suggest I look? Any ideas?

[Glenski]

If you have a teaching license and a couple of years of teaching experience back home, look for international schools. They pay more than most other entry level jobs, and you can teach any subject you like, all in English.

[naturegirl321]

It's tough, but not impossible to get a job in Korea. Keep looking around.

[goldwriter]

It may be tough in Korea, but I wouldn't want to live in a place where the majority of people are disrespectful. Life is not perfect in the United States, but I don't have people calling me rude names on a daily basis, even as a high school teacher! I get the impression that black people are treated as though we are less than human in Korea, and I need to be around helpful people or at least people who respect me! Does anyone have any other ideas?

[naturegirl321]