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real2104
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 Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:07 am Post subject: Best country to teach in? |
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Hey all
I'm finishing my BA (in psychology) in about a year (or two if I go for honors). After that I'm thinking of doing my MAs off-campus (meaning I can work overseas whilst studying online) during that time I'd love to get back to teaching English.
I'm Australian, 24yo, TESOL qualified, have about 12 months teaching experience (including working in China as a teacher).
Although I really enjoyed teaching my teenage/young adult students I didn't really like being in China, I got very sick (twice) and I did feel quite isolated as I was literally the only Caucasian in a small city of about one million!
Anyways, what countries offer a good salary (so I can save some money)? high(ish) quality of living? has other Western teachers?
Any answers are much appreciated. Thanks  |
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tttompatz
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Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Best country to teach in? |
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Hey all
I'm finishing my BA (in psychology) in about a year (or two if I go for honors). After that I'm thinking of doing my MAs off-campus (meaning I can work overseas whilst studying online) during that time I'd love to get back to teaching English.
I'm Australian, 24yo, TESOL qualified, have about 12 months teaching experience (including working in China as a teacher).
Although I really enjoyed teaching my teenage/young adult students I didn't really like being in China, I got very sick (twice) and I did feel quite isolated as I was literally the only Caucasian in a small city of about one million!
Anyways, what countries offer a good salary (so I can save some money)? high(ish) quality of living? has other Western teachers?
Any answers are much appreciated. Thanks |
Go register on the Korean forums.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/index.php
Korea is still the best bang for your buck for a new grad.
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real2104
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:46 am Post subject: |
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North or South?
jk 
I was looking at Seoul but the living expenses seem quite high (even with free accomodation). |
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tttompatz
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North or South?
jk
I was looking at Seoul but the living expenses seem quite high (even with free accommodation). |
Any newbie who has enough brains to not get drunk 7-days-a-week can manage to save up about $1000 per month and still enjoy themselves.
There is NO-PLACE on the planet that will pay more and allow better savings for a newbie.
Otherwise you are looking at any other place on the planet and can expect wages (not savings) in the $1000-1500 range and start-up costs in the $3000-5000 range (airfare, accommodation (rent and deposits), living till the first paycheck, etc.)
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Glenski
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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Tell us how much you want to save per month. To ask questions about "best country", "good salary", and save "some money" is just not specific enough and entirely subjective at best.
What do you consider "high(ish) quality of living"? Also subjective.
Without a degree, you'll probably have to use a working holiday visa, which in Japan means 20% taxation. |
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JohnRambo
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| nick2124 wrote: |
North or South?
jk
I was looking at Seoul but the living expenses seem quite high (even with free accommodation). |
Any newbie who has enough brains to not get drunk 7-days-a-week can manage to save up about $1000 per month and still enjoy themselves.
There is NO-PLACE on the planet that will pay more and allow better savings for a newbie.
Otherwise you are looking at any other place on the planet and can expect wages (not savings) in the $1000-1500 range and start-up costs in the $3000-5000 range (airfare, accommodation (rent and deposits), living till the first paycheck, etc.)
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The only problem if you go for a uni job they may not pay for your airfare. Make sure you go for a school that has an honest employer. Of course, there are risks everywhere you go. Korea does pay well compared to most places like Japan and China. And you need a an M.A. for much of the Gulf except for Saudi Arabia. |
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JohnRambo
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| nick2124 wrote: |
North or South?
jk
I was looking at Seoul but the living expenses seem quite high (even with free accommodation). |
Any newbie who has enough brains to not get drunk 7-days-a-week can manage to save up about $1000 per month and still enjoy themselves.
There is NO-PLACE on the planet that will pay more and allow better savings for a newbie.
Otherwise you are looking at any other place on the planet and can expect wages (not savings) in the $1000-1500 range and start-up costs in the $3000-5000 range (airfare, accommodation (rent and deposits), living till the first paycheck, etc.)
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The only problem if you go for a uni job they may not pay for your airfare. Make sure you go for a school that has an honest employer. Of course, there are risks everywhere you go. Korea does pay well compared to most places like Japan and China. And you need a an M.A. for much of the Gulf except for Saudi Arabia. |
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