[Denver]

Originally Posted by Mr Kobi

Qualifications are needed for the plum jobs. I will just have to accept that I won't get one.

Not being negative, just pointing out some of the factors you need to consider. The more 'naive' traveller arrives thinking everything will be done for them and come unstuck very soon after that.

Too many whimsical folk who think after a couple of pints in the local that the world will benefit from them passing on thier native language skills arrive in Thailand and find that most of the schools in and around Phuket have thier quota of Universtiy qualified teachers and are not looking for more.

If you have funds or another source of income then it might be worth while. The TEFL schools here advertise 'up to' 50K Baht per month, I'd struggle on that. I went down the path of private tuition in Vietnam and boosted the salary there, however, that eats into your own time every evening and weekends, not giving you the time to do the things you travelled for in the first place.

If you are teaching now then you will understand why I get annoyed at people who come out here and not give thier pupils thier best, they are playing at it as a means to an end. Teaching is more of a vocation than a hobby. Many fly-by-night 'teachers' are also a dim reflection on thier own country (un-shaved, un-kempt and lazy) and again, that annoys me.

Give it a go our kid, let us know how you get on. Be interesting to hear your experiences.

Stoke eh? Now I know why you need to be here, plus Stoke did us at the Britannia! Tch!