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littleleech · Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 5

Hi all

wondering where the best country in the world is for finding a ESL job with normal working hours? Seems like a lot of them require working in the evenings or at weekends - are there any out there that require the standard 9-5 slog?

Thanks

tttompatz · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:21 am Post subject: Re: Best place for 9-5 ESL job?

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I work at a university in a developed country, and your normal working hours are 8.30 - 6.00. We sometimes have to work until 7pm, and occasionally on Saturdays as well. 9-5 isn't ironclad at universities.

Insubordination · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 394 Location: Sydney

Australia

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

I work 8 to 1pm four days a week, then 9 to 10.15 on fridays. Unis are good for that.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

In Japan and Korea there are jobs in public schools for native English speaking teachers. You do not need a teacher's license to get one of those jobs.

FoundWaldo · Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 47

Working in a public school in South Korea is probably your best bet for a 'normal' 9 to 5 job. However, positions start only twice a year, August and February. You already missed the August deadline so you'll have to wait until February to start teaching.

You should still apply soon though. The application process is lengthy.