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[EmmaR]

I have travelled to Thailand on many occasions and love Bangkok. I am hoping to apply for a position in an international school in the city.

In many of the ads they offer accomodation and bonuses. What do they usually involve?
Would it be shared accomodation? As i am to relocate with my husband!

On return to the UK in 2 years how would i go about applying for another teaching post, not being in the country to attend the interview?


Thanks for any advice offered

[hagakuri]

Hello,

Accomodations in Thailand, that are provided for by your place of employment are not usually shared.

I do know people that have to share and apartment, but they are not native english speakers. Many Pilipino persons have to share an apartment.

You can be pretty sure that your apartment will be your own. Please note that Thai apartments are very different compared to western standards. They are usually one single rectangle shaped room. There are no wall divisions seperating the rooms traditionally associated with western apartments. There are no built-in closets etc. Everything protrudes into your usable floor space. Most apartments are of a pretty good size.

Enjoy Thailand. Good luck.

[Tabitha Smallpiece]

EmmaR, you must please remeber that visiting a country is indeed vastly different to living in the country. You are seeing the world through rose tinted glasses on holiday, easy living no pressure good times.

You can certainly relocate here, however what will your husband do ? Unless he has a qualification in education or indeed a specialised skill he will find work practically none existent over here.

Have you considered the stress of living in an alien culture ? Believe you me , we at our school have seen some pretty nasty scenarios develop between couples due to the somewhat unique lifestyle one finds in Thailand , and that is with a settlement liason officer to assist in all facets of settling into a new lifestyle.

Consider the move carefully, research your schools well, it may well be wise to consult the I.S.A.T. web site to view likely schools and contact addresses too.

[gecko]

Tabitha,

Did you actually take the job at 24 hour English academy?



Sorry to go off topic!

[EmmaR]

Thanks to Tabatha and Hagakuri

Fortunately my husband is getting a transfer with his ICT firm

Any advice on the bonuses offerered would be a bonus!

[hagakuri]

Hello,

The only bonus that I am aware of is the one associated with finishing a year contract. Typically, the bonus equals one months pay. Then there is usually a raise for resigning your contract for consectutive years. Expect 1,000 to 2,500/baht a month raise for each year.

Hope this helps.

[EmmaR]

Thanks again hagakuri

[Tabitha Smallpiece]

Gecko, see the posting regarding Diving and teaching English.