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overhere · Joined: 27 Sep 2009 Posts: 86

I will turn 50 this year...native speaker US citizen...no accent..male

20 years of management experience including 10 years as a corporate trainer...taught as an adjunct at a local college a few years..volunteer ESL instructor for 2 years.

I have a JD and 3 unrelated masters...willing to get a CELTA if needed..also willing to get a Masters in TESOL or education but feel like I am playing against the clock at this age.

Would I be able to land a decent gig in the Middle East? or is the age and/or the lack of related experience/creditials too much to overcome.

I am really onlty interested in teaching English

Any feedback would be appreciated

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

Without the masters and 3 years post grad experience - you don't qualify for the better jobs. Getting a CELTA may help - but probably won't get you a decent job with a decent employer with decent benefits.

There are a lot of qualified people out there competing for work

overhere · Joined: 27 Sep 2009 Posts: 86

Thank you helenl...guess I am barking up the wrong tree in the ME. Thanks again.

sheikh yer money-maker · Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 79 Location: Saudi Arabia

Yes. Best to stay "overthere".

Captain_Fil · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:40 am Post subject:

I would like to work in Saudi Arabia someday.

I have relatives who work there. And I've heard that the Saudis pay well.

Alas, my chances are slim at best.

Sad