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carnival_of_sorts · Joined: 14 Mar 2009 Posts: 2

Hi,

I'm going to do a month long CELTA course in the summer with a view to getting a teaching job in SE or NE Asia in September. I have college qualifications but no degree.

I originally wanted to work in South Korea, but have been told that you need a degree to get a visa there. I don't really want to go to China so I was wondering what the next best option is money wise. I'd like to go to the Philippines or Indonesia but don't want to pay for the course and not be able to get a job. What are my chances and what kind of wage should I expect?

I'd like to make enough money to do a little travelling from time to time but I'm not really expecting to save much. Can anyone suggest the best countries in Asia for my level of experience?

Thanks in advance!

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

Do you have life experience or are you straight out of school?

You could get a job, but you'll probably be at the bottom of the ladder. Might try Thailand or Vietnam. As far as wages, you'll make enough to live and because of costs of living, you could live pretty well, if you stay within a budget.

carnival_of_sorts · Joined: 14 Mar 2009 Posts: 2

I've been working for the past 10 years and am studying the 1st year of a degree at the moment. I even have a bit of experience of teaching music on a one to one basis, although not in an institution.

I've spent quite a lot of time in Thailand before, and Vietnam too. Thailand is an option but I wouldn't really like to live in Vietnam.

Cheers for the advice,

Anyone else have any suggestions? Is Jakarta ok to get a job without a degree? What kind of wage should I expect?

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

father Mackenzie · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Jakarta Barat

EF in Jakarta is a great place to work if you like working and living in a crowded busy city. EF does not always insist you need a degree but qualifications are more than useful as is experience.
PM me if you want more information.

ITTP · Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 343 Location: Prague/Worldwide

Chancellor · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: No degree, where to go?

Tommybhoy · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 12

Jakarta is a horrible place to live...all concrete, no parks, nothing to do, probably have to work most Saturdays. I think the Father is a DOS for EF Swara Group...beware!

Chancellor · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject:

rmcdougall · Joined: 28 Feb 2009 Posts: 71

Do not AUTOMATICALLY discount teaching positions in China.

There are other qualifications, for some employers, beyond a Bachelor.

Stay positive and monitor the Davescafe job forums.