Q1. Where did you move to and when?

I moved to South Korea, Seoul on the 11th Jan 2015, so just over two weeks now.

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

I worked in Bangkok for about two years at a private language school. I started off working full time and then moved to part time so I could focus on studying Thai and my hobbies.

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

I finished my Delta in Bangkok and felt if I wanted to progress my teaching I should try to get a couple of other countries on my resume. I also found that a lot of my friends had recently moved on or got girlfriends and it seemed like a good time to leave.

Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?

The money is better here and the students are definitely quite a bit more advanced. I think Korean culture is more similar to English than Thai so it is easy to get a good debate going in the classroom with students expressing well thought out opinions and arguments.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

Currently I am missing the weather but that will probably change once Korea warms up. I am missing my condo gym and swimming pool and playing tennis outside. The accommodation here although clean is not of the same standard as Bangkok. I am also missing the relaxed nature of Thailand. Most people in Korea are quite serious and seem to complain about their jobs a lot.

Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?

I would advise anyone to go to Thailand. It is an amazing place and your first year will be unforgettable. After you have worked for 1 or 2 years I think you need to consider what your life goals are. If you want to make money or take teaching seriously then your probably best to leave Thailand in your 20s with a view to coming back later.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

I will definitely be returning to Thailand. I have already planned to return in January next year for a month or so to join a Muay Thai camp. After that I will probably head to The Middle East to save some decent money. I have met quite a few teachers who are on crazy money in Saudi so I will try that for a couple of years before reconsidering a move back to Thailand.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

I think it is important to remember that Thailand will always be here and although things will change, you can always return. I have been in Korea for two weeks and have a new job, friends, bank account, condo. If you are on the fence about leaving I would recommend just going. You can always come back.