Comments on: ESL Teaching: The Easy Way to Live Abroad

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:29:00 +0000

I’ve told more than a few underemployed grads to head to Asia for w o r k . . I think that as long as they spend that time doing something other than teaching (language learning, personal/skill development, distance
education, etc) than they’ll be able transition into a new career when they return.

By: Hizzank

Hizzank — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:35:00 +0000

”Whatever you do, be sure to do as much research on your target school before you leave. You’ll need to be aware of the types of jobs available in a country or region, as well as the visa requirements for teachers. Before you leave, if this is a legal position,”

The paragraph ends here, and needs some editing. I know I’m late to the party, but better late then never.

I’m an English teacher living in China who started right after graduating college and getting a TEFL certificate. When my friends piss and moan about the job market, I always tell them that this option exists. However, I’d say that if you do it for more than 2 years in a row, it’s quite hard to adopt to other jobs and get out of the education industry. What do you think?

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By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:46 +0000

Hey Margaret. Thanks for stopping by. The advice about not smiling till December, I found that worked pretty well. All this teaching advice that’s rattling around in my head, I do wonder how I picked it up. Hmm…

By: Margaret Polk

Margaret Polk — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:24:49 +0000

Seth, I found this article quite entertaining. Not in the funny sense, but as you explaining your life at this point in time. I am sure many “experienced” teachers, including myself, will chuckle when reading, “Don’t smile until December”! I have given that advice to many “new” teachers during my teaching career. Also, for the young person–or the not so young person–looking to travel and to be employed, I think this article would be informational.

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