Quite literally a lucky career break
Be bold and ask your boss for a career break
Like many of you I work a regular job. For the last 8 years I've been a psychiatric nurse working for the NHS. Life is pretty good, I've never had as much job satisfaction as I do now (I'm not lying, honest!). But the lure of adventure is just too much.
Lazy Sunday afternoon…. are you joking?
Sent in by Ian
I know why I am in Thailand and its not for the money. Before anyone gets on their high horse, this place can be a real bind as well, but as a rule while I'm trying to be overcharged, at least its done with a genuine smile
A land that time has thankfully made me forget
Sent in by Ian
For those of you who have not ventured back to the place of your roots, can I just say don't bother, you are far better off where you are. The UK is in a real sorry state.
Featured Teachers
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Jessy
MA (2), BA (1)
Indian (female, 29 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Natalia
Certificate (1), BA (1)
Russian (female, 22 years old, native Russian speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Nimontra
BA (1), MA (1), Certificate (1)
Thai (female, 29 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Robert
Certificate (1), MA (1), BA (1)
British (male, 56 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Parvinder
BA (1)
Indian (male, 42 years old, native Punjabi speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Deborah
Certificate (4)
American (female, 59 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Dmitriy
Diploma (1), BSc (1), Certificate (1)
Russian (male, 24 years old, native Russian speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Alberto
BEd (1)
Filipino (male, 28 years old, native Tagalog speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Caitlin
Certificate (1), BA (1)
American (female, 27 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Michael
Certificate (2), BA (1)
British (male, 63 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
About Ajarn.com
Ajarn.com was started as a small hobby website in 1999 by Ian McNamara. It was a simple way for one Bangkok teacher to share his Thailand experiences and pass on advice. The website developed a loyal and enthusiastic following. In 2004, Ian handed over the reins to Phil Williams and 'Bangkok Phil' has run the ajarn website ever since.
Ajarn.com has grown enormously and is now the most popular TEFL site in Thailand - possibly even South East Asia. Although best-known for its vibrant jobs page, Ajarn has a wealth of articles, blogs, features and help and advice. But one principle has always remained at Ajarn's core - to tell things like they are and to do it with a sense of humor. Thailand can be Heaven or Hell for an English teacher. It's always been Ajarn.com's duty to present both sides of the equation. Thanks for stopping by.
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Fun Quiz
Find out how employable you are in Thailand as an English teacher. Is it a case of 'welcome aboard' or "Mom, I need you to send some money again"
The Region Guides
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
E-mailing for jobs
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
Fancy teaching freelance?
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
