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[adventuramust]

I've read that Hong Kong and Japan and possibly Thailand are considered prime teaching locations. Therefore, pay is lower and there are fewer perks such as airfare and accommodations.

China and Korea are suppose to be good for newbies with plenty of opportunity.

I would like to hear from people that have taught in several different countries and their opinions. Which places are more incline to pull the wool over your eyes and disregard contracts?

[roamingteacher]

I'd say the 'wool' question is one of individual employers, rather than entire countries!

I taught in Thailand and loved it, and had friends in various schools that loved it too.

Keeping an open mind, and deciding which culture is more appealing is probably a good start to finding somewhere suitable. There are con-artists and cowboy institutions everywhere so the important thing is to research job offers with people who've worked there already, once you've got the name of a school.

As a general rule of thumb - those looking for more 'professional' candidates, e.g. well-qualified with experience, will offer better conditions and be more likely to adhere to contractual terms.

[adventuramust]

My question was more like adding to the list. I have read about China and Japan, but what about Vietnam and Cambodia? What places are know for money and what places aren't.

I conversed via IM with a man in Vietnam for over an hour. He would ask the price of RT airfare and reply, "oh". Then he'd ask the cost of a visa and say, "okay, I'll pay half". Later I discovered a horrible incident about him. The provided accommodations were at his house with his family.
Anyway....I'd like to hear about the norms for other countries not mentioned.