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enjambedline
Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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 Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject: Economic Conditions in Chile |
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| I'm currently in the US but I was in Chile and signed a contract to begin working with Bridgelinguatec starting in May 09. The contract was signed in November 08. With economic conditions worsening, can anyone advise me regarding whether I should be concerned about actually having students to teach for the institute when I go back down to Chile. How binding are these contracts, meaning, is it possible that I could get down there and find that the contract won't be honored due to slow conditions? Please advise. |
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sharkeyv
Joined: 29 Jun 2008
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Location: Santiago
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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First thing that sticks out a mile is Bridgelinguatec!! Why would you work for these rip-off merchants?
They will insist on training you and charge you for the privilege. There is loads of work in Santiago between March & December. You're arriving a bit late to get your pick of jobs but I can put you in touch with at least two reputable institutions when you get here.
I'm not a Chilean law expert, but I doubt that contract you signed obliges either party to do anything. I doubt you signed a contract, rather a pre-contract agreement.
The effect of the global financial crisis has not quite hit Chile. Inflation has risen but as long as the Chinese continue to buy copper everything is hunky-dory.
To summarise, get over here as soon as you can with your your TEFL qualification on a tourist visa and you'll be working within a week.
Forget Bridge!! |
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