Bobo gets to grips with sliding pay scales and agents bemused by his pseudo-American appearance. Well worth a read!
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Bobo Metei came to Thailand as a fresh graduate on the lookout for different things. So being a young man with little money in his pocket, he decided to take up teaching.
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As a refreshing change from someone writing about their ten years of hell in a Thai prison, you might want to take a look at Bangkok Exit written by Ryan Humphreys. Ryan gives readers a humorous warts 'n' all account of his first year teaching in Thailand at Sathit Wittaya School.
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For many of us in the private industry the day often begins in the early afternoon and ends late in the evening. What could be more conducive to a drinking lifestyle than a job that allows you time to sleep off your hangover on a daily basis?
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As Friday is my day off, I consider Saturday to be the start of my working week. Yes, that’s right, I work six days a week, not unusual if you work for a language school. Unlike Thai schools, the weekend is the busiest time for language schools.
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The diary is the sad and heartbreaking four-week journal of Mr Jim Elmdon - a teacher who came, saw, and failed miserably. Keep a box of tissues handy.
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Let’s face it, when a teacher realizes they made a mistake by taking the job, or have suddenly found another school that will pay them more money, they will try to get out of the contract. Many just up and leave with no word or thought for the mess they are leaving behind.
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Start looking at things from an employer’s point of view. Start thinking like a teacher, teaching isn’t a 9 - 5 job, it’s a profession taken up by people who want to educate young minds.
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A continuation of the previous weeks stuff. This time focusing on what and who the teacher can expect to be teaching and also the question of flithy lucre. What's in it for me?
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Complaints from language school teachers. You've heard 'em all before I'm sure.
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How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
I left my home in Newcastle to teach English in Thailand. This is my story from preparation to arrival to finding a job and beyond.
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
Does racism exist in Thailand? The original article is over two years old but we would still like to hear your comments on how things are now.
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
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