Questions about Taiwan from someone who taught in SK

[Notsureabouttaiwan]

I have some question for people who have taught in South Korea and are either now in Taiwan or who have just done both gigs.

I hope this board is friendlier than Dave's cafe because the people there are really a pain. I'm thinking there's a better class of people so I decided to post here instead.

I wanted to know the scoop on Taiwan, is it really better?

I'm quitting South Korea because I find it boring, I don't like having a co-teacher. I don't like kids being hit in my class. The weather sucks and the food is awful. I have traveled to many many Countries by far if i'm spoiled. I had quit a hard life, however I have a feeling Taiwan is more happening for a foreigner from Canada, hence the weather and the beaches..

I also want to work in a mixed highschool, most of those jobs in Korea are either boy's or girl's school and I rather a mixed enviroment. What's the siuation with this in Taiwan? I also don't like the attitudes of Korens towards foreigners, they seem to talk a little too much in Korean, like how everything all of the sudden goes silent when the foreigner walks in the room. I get that everyday in the teachers lunchroom. I feel like dressing up as Ozzy Osbourne just to freak them out.

I think the people who have been in both places know where I am coming from so, thank you if you feel you can assist my post.


Take it easy

[george]

Good to have you aboard Notsureabouttaiwan!

Yeh, I'm not too fond of Korean food either. Way too spicy for me and the hot pots really don't leave me satisfied. Just a lot of fish heads, bones and nothing really to sink your teeth in.

If you like Chinese food, then Taiwan is a great place for you. The food here is great! Most people love Chinese food, and this can be illustrated by the fact that there are way more Chinese restaurants scattered around the world than Korean restaurants.

Weather will depend on what part of Taiwan you live in. Summers can get quite hot and humid. Taiwan is only a small island, so we also get quite a bit of rain. However, if you get up into the mountains, you can escape the hot summers.

Pollution can be a bit of a problem in Taipei. But like most large cities, you can't expect mountain fresh air.

Taiwan has some great countryside. So if you have a chance to travel around, definitely you will have a good time.

Kids I teach are adorable! Well mannered, polite and the mothers really take pride in them. We NEVER hit kids and not even the parents hit their kids. Hitting kids is really looked on badly by society here. Very rare to have a co-teacher in Taiwan. You will be solo handling the class all by yourself.

It's good fun teaching in Taiwan and I'm sure you can make some really nice friends!

[george]

Hey Notsureabouttaiwan!

Just saw a job posted in the Jobs in Taiwan forum. Seems perfect for you and the timing would be great too.

http://www.aacircle.com.au/forums/te...en-tainan.html

[Notsureabouttaiwan]

Hey thanks a bunch...!!