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Zabs · Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Posts: 2

Looking for the advice of ESL teachers out there right now! What's the word? Where is the most money to be made?

About me:

I am a 31-year old white Canadian woman. I have an education-related Master's degree, and 10 years experience in Japan, Korea, Nepal, Bangladesh and Canada. I am also soon to be CELTA-certified.

I also have serious student loan debt and am interested in - surprise - making money (which will then allow for more noble pursuits).

I've been out of the ESL teaching game for a while, so am wondering...is there a general consensus these days about where the best money is to be made (given my qualifications)?

Advice much appreciated!

Hot2GlobeTrot · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 82 Location: Calgary, Canada

how do you have a masters and 10 years experience at 31?

mozzar · Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 339 Location: France

I imagine he's done what I'm doing. Started teaching at 21 and started a a distance masters at 22.

Zabs · Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Posts: 2

Yes, went to Japan at 21 and have been teaching ever since, even throughout my Master's. So any ideas about where the money is these days? I was thinking Korea because I've taught there before and there are lots of privates to be had, but people are telling me the economy is not doing so well and the Cdn-won exchange rate is not great.

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

Yep, it's not that hard. I started teaching a couple months after I turned 20. I had finished HS and uni early. I suggest, for the OP, to go to the Middle East

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Without a doubt, the ME is the highest paying area especially Saudi. However, being a woman, your opportunities there might be limited. You might want to stick with the more liberal ME countries. I have heard of individual jobs around the world that pay more but the ME has the highest salaries on average.

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

johnslat · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

Dear Sadebugo,
I'd say the UAE pays, on average, better than Saudi - and the "life-style" there is far more congenial.
Regards,
John

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject:

I must agree with John (It's a Dave's eslcafe requirement!). Saudi has become a rip off. Most people will NOT get the pay and benefits that you and I got at SALTS, Sado. For those qualified, the U.A.E. is the best avenue to revenue to pursue. Qatar is running a close second but is still two or three lengths behind.

Your heart lies in saudi??? Surly, you jest!

NCTBA

johnslat · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

"Your heart lies in saudi??? Surly, you jest! "

Depends on your definition of "lies", doesn't it?

Regards,
John

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

If I may quote Chris Matthews...HAH! I guess it's just the same way how you spell "saudi idle"! Laughing

NCTBA

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Why is it so difficult to believe that I still have a fond place in my heart for the Magic Kingdom:)

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/