Wish I could follow suit. Back in Blighty I've just learned that I didn't get the job I wanted because I over-impressed. They've decided that my experience in Cambodia leaves me over-qualified. Oh, the ironyhanky wrote:You certainly know how to sell yourself. Going by your description, it's really not surprising that nobody gave you a job, you sound like someone who has been a total waster all your life. I'm sure that that isn't the case, but it comes across like that, and maybe you should think about doing a better PR job for yourself.No degree, no experience
No degree, no experience, 65, TEFL = NO job
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That's not what's in my CV, the title of the thread is merely a heads up of the reality herehanky wrote:You certainly know how to sell yourself. Going by your description, it's really not surprising that nobody gave you a job, you sound like someone who has been a total waster all your life. I'm sure that that isn't the case, but it comes across like that, and maybe you should think about doing a better PR job for yourself.No degree, no experience
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Ummm, if you are really 65, you are are hiding something and certainly didnt act like a 65 basing from your provocative posts.
I think you know fully well of the situation on Asia lands; Korea rules you out due age discrimination, China and Taiwan probably the same but to a lesser degree. Anyhow, goodluck on your next adventure.
I think you know fully well of the situation on Asia lands; Korea rules you out due age discrimination, China and Taiwan probably the same but to a lesser degree. Anyhow, goodluck on your next adventure.
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'They've decided that my experience in Cambodia leaves me over-qualified. Oh, the irony'
That has got to be one of the funniest things I have read on this forum.
That has got to be one of the funniest things I have read on this forum.
ירי ילדים והפצצת אזרחים דורש אומץ, כמו גם הטרדה מינית של עובדי ההוראה.
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andyinasia wrote: They've decided that my experience in Cambodia leaves me over-qualified. Oh, the irony
As a Lumberjack? Dustman? Hit Man?
Dictated to a slave and sent by carrier pigeon.
It's like the Frank Sinatra song, innit? 'If you can't make it here, you won't make it anywhere'vladimir wrote:
I think you're making a mistake, it will be harder anywhere else.
A tree born crooked will never grow straight.
I still think about doing the tefl at times.
I dont know if I could get a job teaching but I think that i could.
Im still young at heart and I like young people and I can speak enough khmer to get by.
I dont know if I could get a job teaching but I think that i could.
Im still young at heart and I like young people and I can speak enough khmer to get by.
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That isn't enough time to even check out all the possibilities in a country!!!busman774 wrote: Got a plane ticket out tomorrow night, 2 1/2 months is enough.
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' Im still young at heart and I like young people and I can speak enough khmer to get by.'
Obviously the primary requirement for an English teacher.
Obviously the primary requirement for an English teacher.
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Horse feathers!!BubbaRamDas wrote:That isn't enough time to even check out all the possibilities in a country!!!busman774 wrote: Got a plane ticket out tomorrow night, 2 1/2 months is enough.
Anyway the weather's nice in Honolulu.
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I guess your gone by now Busman, but still, you might read this from abroad! I recall you coming online a few months back, (much like myself). I was wondering how you'd do. Anyway, I know it's a bit late but I'd like to say 'sorry to hear that news mate'. You sounded really down in yourself and are mostly likely gone by now. Wish you all the best though. The business of 'no contracts / accommodation' in Cambodia is a real put off, having being spoiled by such in China for 8 years. Still, a lot of people on Khmer440 seemed to have managed and got by.
For what it's worth, China is very strict with age now, 60 being the limit to be issued the official working Z visas. (Yes yes, we do have a number of foreign 'brown noses' still working here who are well over 60, and have been with the same university/school for a number of years; the yes sir/no sir type!). Also, as mentioned by someone already, parents are looking at younger teachers for their kids; as the older generation are deemed to be a bit too strict and scary. (So the word goes).
The age limit applies to all Government funded schools including Universities. Private language schools likewise but still remain (normally) good for part-time work, which can be OK too, if you want to work 'WITHOUT' the legal Z visa. Get caught and you will spend a few hours at the Cop Shop getting chatted, warned and finger printed, before signing a Written Warning (In Chinese!). Haven't heard what happens if your get caught a second time, but a hefty fine and 'booted out' of China is definitely the strong rumour. Certainly the offending school gets hit hard (for cash!).
Take care BUSMAN!
For what it's worth, China is very strict with age now, 60 being the limit to be issued the official working Z visas. (Yes yes, we do have a number of foreign 'brown noses' still working here who are well over 60, and have been with the same university/school for a number of years; the yes sir/no sir type!). Also, as mentioned by someone already, parents are looking at younger teachers for their kids; as the older generation are deemed to be a bit too strict and scary. (So the word goes).
The age limit applies to all Government funded schools including Universities. Private language schools likewise but still remain (normally) good for part-time work, which can be OK too, if you want to work 'WITHOUT' the legal Z visa. Get caught and you will spend a few hours at the Cop Shop getting chatted, warned and finger printed, before signing a Written Warning (In Chinese!). Haven't heard what happens if your get caught a second time, but a hefty fine and 'booted out' of China is definitely the strong rumour. Certainly the offending school gets hit hard (for cash!).
Take care BUSMAN!
Thanks for that very informative and helpful post, eire. I've been thinking about teaching in China too, but so many aspects of that country give me pause.
And whatever you do busman774, good luck! Hope El Salvador is treating you well.
And whatever you do busman774, good luck! Hope El Salvador is treating you well.
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