alexx44

I have just returned from an interview at a large school, close to BKK ( I got the position). They were virtually pleading to know if I knew of any other native English ( and Chinese) speaking teachers ( They need five). I think there's quite a shortage, since the visa crackdown.

Yes indeed, NES teachers are in rather short supply at present. I advertised my old job (it paid quite well considering the few hours I actually taught) and the only replies I received were from Filipinos, Indians and Africans even though the ad stated NES only. It was well above the 30,000 baht so I was shocked that no one applied.

I'd hold out for 35,000 to 40,000 in the BKK area as it's a buyer's market. The last thing I'd do is work for an agency unless it's one of the better ones. Am I allowed to name one or two? A_C or B_ll Language look after their teachers and pay well above the base salary.

I don't know what those names are. Can you pm me?

I have just returned from an interview at a large school, close to BKK ( I got the position). They were virtually pleading to know if I knew of any other native English ( and Chinese) speaking teachers ( They need five). I think there's quite a shortage, since the visa crackdown.

That sounds promising. I'm a native speaker.

Can you tell me where to apply, or the name of the school?

Thanks for all the responses. Even the tongue in cheek ones.

I feel like I'm starting to understand what to do and what to expect.

Some of you are asking why Bangkok. I have a friend there already, he's a teacher too. Oh, and of course I've met my Thai Soulmate online and we're going to get married... joke!

I'm going to start applying for jobs before I go. Maybe it is super easy to jump on a plane and get a job when you're there, but that would be kinda intense right? I mean, to land in a country where you don't know where anything is, and you don't speak the language, and you don't understand the culture all that well...

I think, at the very least, I would like to know I've actually got the job sorted.

Thanks guys! I really appreciate your responses.

You mentioned that the picture is important. What can I do to make mine more 'acceptable'. For example I have a beard. Should I get rid?

Short hair?

Body shot or close up face shot?

And anything else I should know.

Yeah, looks like I'll check out ajarn as well!

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Hi guys. I'm hoping you can help me.

I have a degree, and live in England. I want to teach English. There's a maze of information out there on how to get a job, and there's a lot to understand, visas, agencies, culture, location, private vs public etc.

I'm a little overwhelmed, so I thought I'd get your expert opinions .

Here's the deal. I want to get a job near to bangkok. I want it to be relatively stress free. Money is NOT a priority. I'll take a smaller salary, if I can have better hours. I'll take less money if an agency sorts out all the paperwork. I want the process to be straight forward and painless. I want to save my energy for the teaching!

So I guess I want to go with an agency. Can anyone recommend a good one. I've heard a few horror stories...

Thanks,

Alex