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jazzman46
Joined: 24 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: Age |
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These forums are full of important info and usually brutally honest, so here goes.
I am a 62 year old white male who wants to teach in Korea. How much is my age working against me? Should I even bother to continue my search? Are there any other countries where things might be easier?
Thanx in advance for your advice and honesty. |
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Olivencia
Joined: 08 Mar 2009
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Teaching experience?
Educatioinal background?
Caucasian?
Home country? |
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jazzman46
Joined: 24 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: Age |
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Caucasian
BA (Business), no teaching certification
Experience: 2 yr. volunteer Adult Literacy
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smoggy
Joined: 31 Jul 2009
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| I'm told that most places won't hire anyone older than 54. The Chinese rule is similar. My school is not renewing with a man who is 51. Some of the smaller more rural areas might be willing. The question is whether you are willing to be in very small areas? I think that it is poor decision making as older people often have great experiences to share. |
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KevinLS
Joined: 23 Oct 2009
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| If money isn't an issue and you just want to go somewhere foreign and teach, you could consider joining the US Peace Corps (assuming you are American). From what I understand, most of the assignments are mainly teaching English anyhow. They are very accepting of older people, I've heard them suggest people "retire into" the Peace Corps. When I was looking into nearly two years ago it was something like $4500 for 27 months. |
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