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gfell · Fri 14-Mar-08, 11:31 AM

Based on your background, I would suggest you first see if you can take 3 months unpaid leave from your current job and work in a summer camp or short-term contract in either China or Korea. I have seen quite a number of these type of jobs advertised. That way you can try getting your feet wet and see if teaching is for you or not.

Don't sell your car, and don't close off your ties with your current employer JUST IN CASE you come back to Canada to settle again.

First time I went overseas to work I was VERY homesick and found it difficult being immersed in a totally strange and different culture. That was in the days where there was no internet. So it was really expensive calling back home, I couldn't hear about news events and felt so isolated.

So, try it out for a short-term contract first and then make up your mind about committing to a 1 year contract.

Teaching is a lot of fun, and will help you become more positive about yourself and stronger inside.

Take care.

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gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Re: Recently fresh College grad with questions to ESL teachers Based on your background, I would suggest you first see if you can take 3 months unpaid leave from your current job and work in a summer camp or short-term contract in either China or Korea. I have seen quite a number of these type of jobs advertised. That way you can try getting your feet wet and see if teaching is for you or not. Don't sell your car, and don't close off your ties with your current employer JUST IN CASE you come back to Canada to settle again. First time I went overseas to work I was VERY homesick and found it difficult being immersed in a totally strange and different culture. That was in the days where there was no internet. So it was really expensive calling back home, I couldn't hear about news events and felt so isolated. So, try it out for a short-term contract first and then make up your mind about committing to a 1 year contract. Teaching is a lot of fun, and will help you become more positive about yourself and stronger inside. Take care. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!