Korean Job Discussion Forums

[fustiancorduroy]

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[spanglish]

I think this is in the wrong forum, but...

Is this the best English teaching job in the world?? I wonder what the quals and experience will be of the people who actually get this job.

[Trevor]

The really nice government jobs of this nature are typically filled before the job vacancy is posted. By law, a U.S. government entity must post job openings before offering the position to a pre-existing candidate. It's infuriating because many people have no idea whether it is worthwhile to complete a lengthy government application, or if they are just being jerked-around by the system.

I can't say for sure, but I am not optimistic about applying to this one. I think Uncle Sam is just pulling your chain.

[Kikomom]

The pre-existing candidates are usually current federal employees moving up the ladder. Veterans leaving the military get preference too.

[djsmnc]

Exactly, and not only that, but having been offered a similar position after applying before, it may take up to 2 years before you actually start the position. Seriously.

[spanglish]

So the key is to become one of the insiders...

I think the worst part would be the onerous application process. Regardless though, this pays way way more (and looks pretty cool) than any other job I've seen discussed in any forum.

[djsmnc]

[spanglish]

Sounds okay...but I wouldn't mind a dark haired wife.

[cherrycoke]

that's some ridiculous money. I hope someone from this forum gets it.

[sjk1128]

It does look like a good job, but not all that great. <2 up to almost 4 weeks vacation (after 15 years), health care, child care assistance (if you plan to have children -I don't), stationed where the government decides for 2 to 4 years at a time, paid by the US government.

This means the first year might look like this

65k --> 44k after deductions
13 days vacation
Stationed in Rabat for 4 years, traveling around (over and over) to 5 or more northern African Countries.

The 15th year might look like this

85k -->56k after deductions
26 days vacation
Stationed in Mexico City (or whatever region you prefer), traveling around (over and over) to 5 or more Central and South American countries.

The job might provide for some interesting travel and experiences, but I'm not really interested in living in Morocco for 4 or 5 years and visiting Gadhafi's Libya or Darfur as part of my regular duties.... The pay is only 10-20% better that I'm doing now (considering I pay almost no taxes on my income earned abroad), and the vacation kind of sucks after what I'm used to now. Retirement would be great!

[Sadebugo1]

I had thought about applying for this job. I already work for DOD as an ESL instructor in San Antonio, Texas. The only thing stopping me is what one of the posters already mentioned. I would hate to be stationed in a difficult area for multiple years. In my current job, I can apply for assignments overseas that last three-six months and then return to the US AND my house. Right now, I'm in the Republic of Georgia for a period of three months with a return date of late November. I think my deal is the better one.

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

[spanglish]

sadebugo1: sounds like a great job with the best of both world - live in the US and get to travel with a good paycheck.

What career/educational steps would you advise to get that kind of job?

[tomato]

What is a foreign service English language officer?

[spanglish]

Diplomats are foreign service officers. So I'm guessing a foreign service English language officer is just a sexed up way of saying 'Senior English teacher.'

I think the idea is the teachers would play a role in the foreign policy process.

[matthews_world]