Looking To Start A New Life

[STEELINOX]

I have to say you are a beautiful teacher!

[msZee]

Yes, Loaded....

I would say ms.zee is very .... wow. I hope I do not offend, but to me ms.zee resembles, Haley Berry.

Either way ms.zee, welcome.

Haha,

Tons of jokers here,aye?

Thanks for the warm welcome.

[msZee]

Im considering teaching In Thailand too. I've had 5 years of teaching experience in Singapore ( Eng & Mathematics ) & wld definitely like a change of environment. Its like you are stuck in a rut sometimes.

Any fellow teachers/lecturers here?

Hi msZee,

I think teaching English and/or Maths - and even just living - in Thailand might be a big shock for you after Singapore! The biggest shock will be the (low) salary unless you've got professional teaching qualifications and can teach in an international school. But, then again, it would certainly be a change of environment for you. There are lots of teachers on this board and others who can help you. See how you feel about Thailand after your trip in December but, of course, bear in mind that visiting and living somewhere are completely different animals. Good luck.

Dear Paully,

I understand Thailand and Singapore are complete opposites in many aspects, teaching being one of them. I have been to Hatyai, Bangkok and I have seen life as it is there. Im thinking of teaching in an international school and have been toying with this idea for the longest time..A change of environment, albeit, different , can never bad. It is forever a learning process for me and anyone else, for that matter. Im travelling up to Phuket, for the first time this Dec and hoping to take a breather from my workload here.

Who knows, I might end up with a nice man and settling down in Thai? Lol Kidding.

[Ijustwannateach]

Like the boys have said, Natalie, we're here to answer your questions- but it'll be a big change for you. I suggest making arrangements to visit an international school and a Thai school during your trip here.

"Steven"

[msZee]

Like the boys have said, Natalie, we're here to answer your questions- but it'll be a big change for you. I suggest making arrangements to visit an international school and a Thai school during your trip here.

"Steven"

Who's Natalie?

[Ijustwannateach]

Sorry, msZee, it's late here and my mind warped your handle into something else- maybe it's time to go to bed.

[Dakhar]

Yes, Loaded....

I would say ms.zee is very .... wow. I hope I do not offend, but to me ms.zee resembles, Haley Berry.

Either way ms.zee, welcome.

Haha,

Tons of jokers here,aye?

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Really, it is your smile and eyes, they display a level of beauty, happiness and humility all at the same time. Much like Halley Berry, or Charlize Theron. Good luck to you.

[paully]

Who knows, I might end up with a nice man and settling down in Thai? Lol Kidding.

An international school should be okay, although the one on Phuket doesn't have the best of reputations. But, watch out for those Thai men, msZee, hehe.

Edited October 29, 2006 by paully

[Dakhar]

OK folks,

I have a doctorate degree in a para-medical field. What are the chances that I could teach at an international school? What do you all think the expected pay would be? How many days a week would I be expected to work?

I do have teaching experience, but on a private level for medical equipment companies.

Any imformation would be appreciated.

Thank you

[Robski]

DOH! What's a Troll? If I don't know what one is does that mean I am one? if I find out what it is does that mean I can stop being a Troll and be something else? will you guys let me know what that something else when the time comes? is it like having the lurgey? is it just my turn to be 'the Troll' or is it much, much worse than that? is it terminal? help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Robski]

Sorry had a bit of a mad one there. I think seeing msZee's picture got me questioning everything form my personal hygene to my mental state to blowing my fortune on plastic surgery and muscle implants. normal service will be resumed shortly.

[msZee]

Who knows, I might end up with a nice man and settling down in Thai? Lol Kidding.

An international school should be okay, although the one on Phuket doesn't have the best of reputations. But, watch out for those Thai men, msZee, hehe.

I major in English and hoping to teach in a reputable international school. Will be sourcing out some good schools in Thai--pay and other benefits as well

Lol, Paully, what's wrong with Thai men?

Men are men, right? Or am I missing something here?

[msZee]

Sorry had a bit of a mad one there. I think seeing msZee's picture got me questioning everything form my personal hygene to my mental state to blowing my fortune on plastic surgery and muscle implants. normal service will be resumed shortly.

Haha, Robski, you got me laughing there

Was it that bad? lol

[Dakhar]

OK folks,

I have a doctorate degree in a para-medical field. What are the chances that I could teach at an international school? What do you all think the expected pay would be? How many days a week would I be expected to work?

I do have teaching experience, but on a private level for medical equipment companies.

Any imformation would be appreciated.

Thank you

I thought I should re-post this question.... after the troll comment. I am not sure if the troll comment was directed at me or what? Any how, if so I aplogize. I am not a troll, and I do not care to be one.

I am stuck in a job that technically pays well, but robs my time. I work 6 days a week, 14 hours a day... and on the 7th day I usually perform work related activities. I am burned out, and thinking of alternatives.

[jingjingna]

MsZee may find that the salary she is offered here will be less than her farang counterparts. There was one girl from Singapore teaching English at a school I worked for and she was getting roughly the same as a Thai teacher.

Having said that things might be different salary wise at an International school.

All the best

[Casanundra]

OK folks,

I have a doctorate degree in a para-medical field. What are the chances that I could teach at an international school? What do you all think the expected pay would be? How many days a week would I be expected to work?

I do have teaching experience, but on a private level for medical equipment companies.

Any imformation would be appreciated.

Thank you

I thought I should re-post this question.... after the troll comment. I am not sure if the troll comment was directed at me or what? Any how, if so I aplogize. I am not a troll, and I do not care to be one.

I am stuck in a job that technically pays well, but robs my time. I work 6 days a week, 14 hours a day... and on the 7th day I usually perform work related activities. I am burned out, and thinking of alternatives.

I don't think the troll rant was aimed at you. The best options for you is to contact the Universities here and see if your para-medical skills could be of use to medical or nursing students. Who knows you could combine teaching medical English with lectures on para medical stuff.

The only problem with Universities however is that the salary tends to be lower than a bog standard off the street TEFL teacher although the opportunity for 'extra' work is higher if you make the right contacts.

If you are coming from a high stressed / high work load career to teach in Thailand then I would say you are going from one extreme to another and will after a while probably find yourself getting bored after a year or two unless you find something more fulfilling.

You need to decide if you want to teach kids or adults. Personally I would opt for the latter although teaching kids is fun in its own way too.

Hope it works out.

[Ijustwannateach]

Dakhar, I'm adding your query and my answer to the pinned thread "Questions About Qualifications."

[paully]

Who knows, I might end up with a nice man and settling down in Thai? Lol Kidding.

An international school should be okay, although the one on Phuket doesn't have the best of reputations. But, watch out for those Thai men, msZee, hehe.

I major in English and hoping to teach in a reputable international school. Will be sourcing out some good schools in Thai--pay and other benefits as well

Lol, Paully, what's wrong with Thai men?

Men are men, right? Or am I missing something here?

I'll let you find out about them, Zee

[Ijustwannateach]

Check the Ladies & Gay subforums for more info on Thai men....