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Lack · Joined: 10 Aug 2011 Posts: 252

...safety concerns from family. I really want to apply for TESL jobs a little later this year, and am excited at the idea of teaching abroad. I talk about this career idea to my family often, but almost always it turns into an argument about how it's not safe, especially if I went alone.

I guess this is silly to ask, but is there a good way (or certain programs perhaps) that pair people up to teach abroad? I think my family overestimates the need to go with someone, but it would be nice to go with a pal. I can't find anyone in my own personal life who wants to do this. (Or a one or two who do, but can't for other reasons.)

And does anyone have any good ideas in convincing family that doing this is safe? That really stresses me out.

tttompatz · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:44 am Post subject:

You had what it took to get a degree... and old enough to have graduated you are big enough to cut the apron strings and get your plan in action.

The reality is, if you are coming from the US, that most places on the planet are SAFER than your home city.

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steki47 · Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 1029 Location: BFE Inaka

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

What countries have you discussed with family?

Lack · Joined: 10 Aug 2011 Posts: 252

Steki, thanks! That looks like a great resourse. I will use it.

Glenski,

I have told my family I would like to go to an Asian country, mostly Thailand, Korea, or Japan. I know these are safe places, which makes this even more frustrating. I hope if I show them some numbers, it will help.

Now if I could just find someone to go with...(which I would like to do anyway, it isn't just allaying my family's fears about safety.)

sigmoid · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1276

Lack · Joined: 10 Aug 2011 Posts: 252

I have decided where I want to go, at least for a starting job. I want to go to Thailand, and I'm still doing my homework about it. But it sounds like one of the better places to begin ESL, and one of the easiest places to find a job. I actually need to make a thread about this later, and start applying to jobs soon...

tttompatz · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:58 pm Post subject:

Lack · Joined: 10 Aug 2011 Posts: 252

I do have a degree. A B.S. in Secondary Education (I'm qualified for 6-12th grades here in the U.S.) with a concentration in English Language Arts. So it's a perfect fit. I should have no trouble finding a job. Of course, I do want something decent, but am not expecting to start at the top. I just want some "walking around money" after expenses. And then perhaps, with experience under my belt, teach in another foreign land, and after a time come back to the U.S. for teaching here (since I cannot find a teaching job here.)

KayuJati · Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 313

OP Lack

If you are interested in teaching English at the junior- and senior-high school level, I know of a school in Kuantan, Malaysia, that will probably be looking for a replacement teacher for their August start.

PM me if you want details.

Teak

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN