• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Teaching English Overseas

R

Reckoner

Lifer
Has anyone done this? I've been thinking of doing this lately, since Japan is currently looking for College Grads to teach English. The company I'm looking at gives you free housing, and the income is around 1800-2000 per month. Not too bad considering you don't have to pay rent. The only problem is that you have to sign a contract in which you agree to stay for a year. If I don't like living there, it could pose a problem. Has anyone ever considered this?


 
I personally haven't done it but one of my friends just got back from Taiwan after he was there for a year teaching english. He said he enjoyed it and is going back for another year in the fall. He doesn't get his place paid for or anything but still says the money is good (only 6% tax instead of here in Canada where it's ~30%). I would like to do something like that, I think it would be a good experience...
 
PM AndrewR

He just came back from Japan (USAF) tour.
He may be able to provide some insight.
 
If you're thinking about Korea, I can tell you a lot. I was one thing away from doing it after college.

I can tell you all the process. In a nutshell, you can go two ways:

a. teach for the public education system:
Pros: Job security, professionalism, free housing, quality of environment
Cons: Money is ok at best, long hours, demanding

b. teach for the private tutoring service / be a private tutor:
Pros: Potentially insane $$. Filthy rich Korean families will pay $50+ an hour for a prestigous (only need BS degree) tutor with blond hair and blue eyes as they perceive this 'stereotypical' look as the most authentic candidate as a tutor. Easy hours. 10-15 hours a day of this will get you more $$ than you want.
Cons: No security, such jobs are hard to find, you gotta freelance, these tend to be very seasonal (summer vacation)

General requirements are:
MUST BE a US Citizen (This is why I couldn't do it. I'm a tenth-year Korean-American.
Helps A LOT if you're caucasian, as they perceive it is more 'authentic' of an english teacher.
MUST HOLD a bachelor's. Any four-year school would do.

PM me for details.
PM me for details.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top