cyril sneer Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I've heard a lot from fellow colleagues about their plans to either fly home because they couldn't last year, or change to a better paid job or re-locate, as covid will leave more options open... Also some are saying they don't think they'll get any more teaching waivers, as they're on their 3rd/4th since Krusapa started recording them 6 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post teacherclaire Posted December 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2020 "Also some are saying they don't think they'll get any more teaching waivers, as they're on their 3rd/4th since Krusapa started recording them 6 years ago" My apologies, but that's something we all knew it was coming. Too many people were waiting it out, instead of doing an educational course, for example, a Diploma in teacher education. Why do Thai teachers need to have certain degrees and education, while some believe that being e NES alone would be enough to work here until the last breath? Khurusapha was always pointing that out, and it's too straightforward not to go for an additional degree. Where in the world could you work as an English teacher when all you did before was laying tiles or similar? If you need a driver's license, then go for it. Very similar is the situation when teaching here. Not much will change, and considering that more jobs will be available, there are good chances to find a better job. It's not always about the salary only. More important is the teaching load, how the Thai colleagues treat you, and if you're welcome, or just filling out for somebody else. The Dipl. in teacher education is around 55 K, which you can pay in monthly installments. It seems that going this way is still possible, and once you've got your license, it makes all much more comfortable. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 I thought you could get an additional 2-year waiver by enrolling in a course for 5k baht, whether you intend to complete it or not.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 3:28 PM, cyril sneer said: I thought you could get an additional 2-year waiver by enrolling in a course for 5k baht, whether you intend to complete it or not.. If so, you've 8 years without a license but then it's over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MushyPeas Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Sent a message and link to this thread to both Khrusapa and "that school". With the loss of each foreign chancer the public schools get just a little bit better. Imagine getting tossed after two years is no concern as there is some dire language school that will hire them. Might as well get a jump on it blokeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig62 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Head down to pattaya to party with the bar girls. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchWrapSupreme Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 3:28 PM, cyril sneer said: I thought you could get an additional 2-year waiver by enrolling in a course for 5k baht, whether you intend to complete it or not.. Can confirm. A former colleague did just this, had taught in Thailand for six years. Got the course at the local Rajabhat, and got his fourth waiver. Yet he was then forced with staying at that school for two years, during which he should've obtained the necessary degree in education. Not sure if he did. If you're not already on your last waiver, or already have the five year teaching license, and given this Covid farang teacher shortage, then by all means, polish up that CV and send it out for the next term. Couldn't hurt. Absolutely if you feel your qualifications and abilities are being wasted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 12/14/2020 at 5:41 PM, Kraig62 said: Head down to pattaya to party with the bar girls. ???? Hell, half of the old bags in these schools think that's what you do if your not outwardly gay or chat up the 'pretties.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig62 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 7:23 PM, Solinvictus said: Hell, half of the old bags in these schools think that's what you do if your not outwardly gay or chat up the 'pretties.' And they’re right ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 3:46 PM, Kraig62 said: And they’re right ???? Ha, well about as right as if they see you drinking one time, that means you drink everyday.. I had a conversation with a Muslim teacher once at this government school I was at years ago near Udom Suk. The woman thought the only thing that 'Sukumvit' has are bar girls. 5555 Reminds me of how much I value my education and experience in life. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 12/12/2020 at 12:56 PM, teacherclaire said: "Also some are saying they don't think they'll get any more teaching waivers, as they're on their 3rd/4th since Krusapa started recording them 6 years ago" My apologies, but that's something we all knew it was coming. Too many people were waiting it out, instead of doing an educational course, for example, a Diploma in teacher education. Why do Thai teachers need to have certain degrees and education, while some believe that being e NES alone would be enough to work here until the last breath? Khurusapha was always pointing that out, and it's too straightforward not to go for an additional degree. Where in the world could you work as an English teacher when all you did before was laying tiles or similar? If you need a driver's license, then go for it. Very similar is the situation when teaching here. Not much will change, and considering that more jobs will be available, there are good chances to find a better job. It's not always about the salary only. More important is the teaching load, how the Thai colleagues treat you, and if you're welcome, or just filling out for somebody else. The Dipl. in teacher education is around 55 K, which you can pay in monthly installments. It seems that going this way is still possible, and once you've got your license, it makes all much more comfortable. Perhaps, if that philippine "diploma" had any value outside of Thailand, more would consider it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Do some traveling through the country if the situation allows for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool lee Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 7:47 AM, MarcelV said: Do some traveling through the country if the situation allows for it. What part of Narathiwat are you living in ! I live in Kolok myself not many foreigner's around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 25-1-2021 at 10:57 PM, Cool lee said: What part of Narathiwat are you living in ! I live in Kolok myself not many foreigner's around . I live in Narathiwat Town, Mueang District. There are a few foreigners here, mostly from the Philippines and some Arab countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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