Joe
Q1. Where did you move to and when?
I returned to America this summer and am re-evaluating my options in the global teaching market.
Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?
1 year
Q3. What was your main reason for moving?
Pitiful pay, extremely corrupt politics, difficult immigration policies, awful schools with despicable administrations, rampant poverty, a general disdain for education, inferior healthcare, lousy teachers, inferior students, contemptible expats, shall I go on...?
Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?
Better pay with benefits and better working conditions.
Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?
The delicious food, the beautiful geography, the good-hearted Thai people.
Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?
No way. A new teacher should learn how to properly teach in an environment that values its childrens' education. Thais do not place much value on education,
Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?
Only for vacations.
Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?
Thailand is a fool's paradise.
