Am I asking too much?? - ESL Teaching

Melissia · Fri 01-Jul-05, 01:31 PM

Out of curiosity, Am I asking to much when I am only looking at schools who are willing to pay airfare. Since I have so many loans I can't afford to pay airfare even though I am desperatly looking to teach Internationally. All opinions and suggestions are welcome.

doogie · Fri 01-Jul-05, 01:46 PM

Melissia,

Why don't you consider teaching in China then? Or even Korea? Both these countries it's common to get airfares included. Korea you would be paid more however so can bring back more to your home country.

Taiwan also is quite attractive as they offer completion bonuses which would cover your airfare. But, you would be expected to pay upfront. In fact, many jobs you would be expected to pay up front, and half the airfare is reimbursed after 6 months, and the other half reimbursed at 12 months.

amy · Fri 01-Jul-05, 09:10 PM

I don't think you're asking to much by wanting your airfare covered. You are limiting yourself as to which countries you can work.

Taiwan and Korea are a good if you are looking to make money. The job market is a little tighter here in Taiwan. You will have to work in order to make money. By work I mean pick up a private tutoring job on the side. It is very easy to save 1500-1700US/month.

eqypt55 · Sun 03-Jul-05, 06:22 PM

Your chances at getting pre-paid airfares are probably dependent on a number of conditions namely:
(a) where you want to teach
(b) your qualifications and if they fit the job requirements
(c) the job conditions/benefits set by the employer
but I'd certainly try for it anyway and best of luck

Melissia · Tue 05-Jul-05, 07:47 AM

Thanks everyone for your responses, I think they were very helpful. I just finished teaching my first year in New Mexico without a teaching license. I am pretty open to go to any country, so now it is just a matter of finding a school that will pay for the plane ticket up front.

doogie · Fri 08-Jul-05, 01:34 AM

Melissia,

Checkout Teach and Play in Indonesia for a job offer that pays for your airfare. The teaching job is in Indonesia.

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Fri 01-Jul-05, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
doogie ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: British Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 16	Melissia, Why don't you consider teaching in China then? Or even Korea? Both these countries it's common to get airfares included. Korea you would be paid more however so can bring back more to your home country. Taiwan also is quite attractive as they offer completion bonuses which would cover your airfare. But, you would be expected to pay upfront. In fact, many jobs you would be expected to pay up front, and half the airfare is reimbursed after 6 months, and the other half reimbursed at 12 months.

Fri 01-Jul-05, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
amy ESL Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	I don't think you're asking to much by wanting your airfare covered. You are limiting yourself as to which countries you can work. Taiwan and Korea are a good if you are looking to make money. The job market is a little tighter here in Taiwan. You will have to work in order to make money. By work I mean pick up a private tutoring job on the side. It is very easy to save 1500-1700US/month.

Sun 03-Jul-05, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
eqypt55 ESL Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	Your chances at getting pre-paid airfares are probably dependent on a number of conditions namely: (a) where you want to teach (b) your qualifications and if they fit the job requirements (c) the job conditions/benefits set by the employer but I'd certainly try for it anyway and best of luck

Tue 05-Jul-05, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	Thanks everyone for your responses, I think they were very helpful. I just finished teaching my first year in New Mexico without a teaching license. I am pretty open to go to any country, so now it is just a matter of finding a school that will pay for the plane ticket up front.

Fri 08-Jul-05, 01:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
doogie ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: British Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 16	Melissia, Checkout Teach and Play in Indonesia for a job offer that pays for your airfare. The teaching job is in Indonesia.

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