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overhere · Joined: 27 Sep 2009 Posts: 86

What are my chances of finding a secure position that offers a living wage in Mexico.

about me..

50 years old ,white, male native speaker, US citizen

20 years of management experience in the public sector

4 years experience managing a training department

10 years experience as a corporate trainer

2 years experience as an adjunct instructor at a small college

2 years experience an ESL volunteer

juris Doctorate 3 unrelated masters

no certificate although I am willing to get a CELTA

I am 50 can retire in 10 years with a state pension

i have a couple hundred dollars a month in debt that I can manage with savings

I am divorced with no kids, no obligations

would prefer to teach adults/ preferable in a college or university setting but not opposed to working at a public school or language school as long as I get paid

so would I have a fair chance making a livable wage despite my age and lack of related degree and experience?

not looking to get rich..i live a simple life...but don't want to be desititute either

I would appreciate your feedback!

Dragonlady · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:48 am Post subject:

MotherF · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject:

What subject did you teach at the small college?

I think you shouldn't have any problem. Especially if you get some sort of TEFL specific training that coupled with your volunteer experience and other teaching experienc and life experience makes you a fairly good candidate for a job teaching adults or university students in Mexico.

Enchilada Potosina · Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 344 Location: Mexico

Don't bother with language schools unless you really want to work for a volunteer wage. Universities would probably be interested in you teaching subjects in English - those relevant to your qualifications. In theory they should pay you very well - then get your Spanish up to a level good enough to teach with and you're away.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

I've noticed you posed this question on several other forums here at the Cafe. How has the feedback been from other countries, so far? How will you make your decision?

overhere · Joined: 27 Sep 2009 Posts: 86

Thanks all!

I taught social sciences and general business courses for a small college and one large university. I was a corporate trainer for years and taught subjects like new worker orientation, workplace safety, management development and HR related subjects (employment law)

Paradise yes I seeking feedback about opportunities in Asia, ME and Mexico...to be honest my main concern is the age factor.

As I have mentioned on another post this is something I have wanted to for a long time...it's not just a whim or a bad day at the office...I will be leaving a fairly secure job..but one I am not happy in.

Thank you all very much!

notamiss · Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:56 am Post subject:

If your main concern is the age factor, you may be disconcerted to know that age and other prejudices are openly expressed in Mexico. Such prejudice is theoretically illegal, but violations are common, blatant and unsanctioned. For example, a job ad may say that they are looking for �males only, married, age 21�45�.

The good news for you is that this is less common in the type of better-quality job you�re well-qualified for, such as a university. Also it can serve a good filter for you. Experience is one of your strong points, and would you really want to work for an institution that would screen you out because they prefer to hire younger, less experienced employees (whom they can more readily exploit)?