I guess I have a job in China...

Yah, I never want to jump to conclusions but they had me sign a contract. I would still have to get my visa of course and that takes a few weeks.

Also, in the back of my mind, there is always that possibility of a scam. But I am not sure. I found the job listing on Totalesl.com, it is a position to teach English to middle school children . I am not sure how reputable that site is. Has anyone heard of it?


I guess we shall see in the coming weeks.

 

dunno. good luck, could be a GREAT experience, even if it's totally shitty.

 

The girl who went to Mr. Gattis (it's like Chuck E. Cheese, but more bigger kid oriented) with me for my 12th birthday is living in the Philippines now and teaching English to children (and spewing Christian "values", but I digress), and she absolutely loves it. When she returned to America for a visit, she had a major reverse culture shock and doesn't know if she ever wants to come back to the US. I can only imagine what that's like.

 

wow, well if its legit thats gonna be a great experience, ive always fancied doing somthing like that. good luck with it.

 

Definitely do it! but make sure you have thoroughly researched everything extensively

 

I've always wondered how much foreign language experience you need for something like that.

 

Not as much in Asia (minus Japan) as you need in Europe.

But really I just want to see if people know anything about the Total esl website and if it is reputable and if they take measures to prevent fraud.

But I really want to take the opportunity, no question, I just want to see how reputable this all is and if it is a good website to go through in regards to job postings.

 

I don't know, but if it's real it sounds like it'd be a cool job.

Good luck, mate.

edit: is there a contact # or something for the site? you could call them and ask some questions.

 

Good idea.

 

There is a great demand of English teachers in China, so it is actually pretty easy and common to get a job like that.
Never heard of that site though, but if you have to pay them money, be careful. There are some scams going around.
And if they don't ask for TEFL or any other papers it is pretty doubtable too.

 

The lady at my university esl office said China schools tends to not even require TEFL certificates if you have a degree. The "official" teach abroad booklet stated that too.

They have not asked for money actually, so that is a start.

 

If you are a native English speaker, many times all you need is a university degree indeed.
And besides that, if you visit China and look for a job yourself you will easily find one without any requirements. Except that you have to speak at least a little basic English. They are just too happy to have a foreigner.

It is fun, but tiring. I taught some English too around Asia, but only for short amounts of time and only for some food and a bed. Or just to help out and make some people happy.

 

Yah one person I spoke to in Denmark had been travelling for two years and he made a four month stop in South Korea to work and save cash for more travels. He said he did 9-9 every day and it was indeed really tiring.

 

If you do it for the money, South Korea is the place to go.
If you do it for the experience and the fun, I recommend Sumatra.

 

South Korea and Japan are supposed to be very lucrative, though Japan is competitive.

I would prefer doing it for the experience more than for the money. I would love to go to Thailand too.

 

Anywhere is great really, but if you go for the experience make sure to leave the touristy areas. Your non-monetary rewards will be much greater that way.

 

Yah for sure, I fully intend to go off the beaten path. I prefer that.

My favorite place, thus far, to go off the beaten path was in Norway, wow.

 

Congratulations Carl. You'll be richer for the experience regardless of the money.

 

good luck if you get the job


do you know how to teahc enlish?

 

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