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[gelynch52ph]

I see today that a company called TESOL Saudi is hiring for a group with the initial set AETG. Another company called Wise Teaching is also recruiting. Does anyone have any feedback or experience with either of these 2 entities?

[Esoteric_]

I have a list of recruiters that are best avoided and AETG is on it. I don't remember the specific reason, but I compiled the list based off of forums and the recommendations of contacts. Best to do a search for the specific recruiter and you will find a lot of info.

[nomad soul]

What's unsettling is that Wise's current ad for AETG indicates a minimum requirement of a BA (unrelated is okay) + CELTA/TEFL cert + just one year of experience. (Salary starts @ $30,000.) However, it's interesting that the ad also states: "Although teachers come to the ME predominantly for the money, they should remember that they are there for the students, not the other way round." Hmm...

[johnslat]

Dear nomad soul,

Not the other way around, huh? Well, true enough - all too often, the Saudi students are not there for the teachers .

Regards,
John

[scot47]

"remember that they are there for the students, not the other way round."

Well I have come across individuals in this business who don't seem to understand that !