Comments on: Teacher Pay http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net Everything you need to know about surviving as an English teacher in Taiwan. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-2/#comment-757 admin Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:13:43 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-757 @kit, Hmm, the comments are on this site BUT they are probably buried on page 50 and not easy to find. Are you too old to teach English here? Yes and no. It depends on where you teach it. If you were a public school teacher then I'd say no, but for cram school jobs you are definitely getting close to being classified as undesirable. You aren't too old, but there are many "young" people here who can do the job just as well and obviously have an edge over older teachers. However, being a women it will make it easier to find work. Long story made short, I think you could still land a job but don't be surprised if people turn you away based on age. My comments here and on the blog may sound a little pessimistic, but I think you shouldn't have any major problems if you plan to come and stay short term. If you are planning on staying long term, and by this I mean several years, then I honestly think you'll find it increasingly difficult to find work once you hit 50. I'd recommend you find a place you like working at and stay there if you want to hang around for a few years, because I really believe it is going to become much more difficult to find work in the coming years with the flood of economic migrants from the USA and UK looking to Asia for greener pastures. Best of luck and I hope my muddle brain reply answered your question :) @kit,
Hmm, the comments are on this site BUT they are probably buried on page 50 and not easy to find. Are you too old to teach English here? Yes and no. It depends on where you teach it. If you were a public school teacher then I’d say no, but for cram school jobs you are definitely getting close to being classified as undesirable. You aren’t too old, but there are many “young” people here who can do the job just as well and obviously have an edge over older teachers. However, being a women it will make it easier to find work.

Long story made short, I think you could still land a job but don’t be surprised if people turn you away based on age. My comments here and on the blog may sound a little pessimistic, but I think you shouldn’t have any major problems if you plan to come and stay short term. If you are planning on staying long term, and by this I mean several years, then I honestly think you’ll find it increasingly difficult to find work once you hit 50. I’d recommend you find a place you like working at and stay there if you want to hang around for a few years, because I really believe it is going to become much more difficult to find work in the coming years with the flood of economic migrants from the USA and UK looking to Asia for greener pastures. Best of luck and I hope my muddle brain reply answered your question :)

]]> By: kit http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-2/#comment-755 kit Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:29:18 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-755 Hi, Thanks for this website. I've been an ALT in Japan for a year and have worked for a language school as an instructor for about eight years. I'm thinking of working in Taiwan. I have blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin and am an Australian female with a CELTA. However, I am in my late 40's . I haven't found any comments about whether or not Taiwanese people, companies and schools will hire people my age. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, kit Hi,
Thanks for this website.
I’ve been an ALT in Japan for a year and have worked for a language school as an instructor for about eight years.
I’m thinking of working in Taiwan.
I have blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin and am an Australian female with a CELTA.
However, I am in my late 40′s .
I haven’t found any comments about whether or not Taiwanese people, companies and schools will hire people my age.
Any insights would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
kit

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-2/#comment-749 admin Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:52:43 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-749 @Brian, I am more wary of the recruiters than the actual schools. The English villages are good in theory, but they very quickly become nothing more than repetitive drilling lessons. You do the same "lesson" again and again, which is good if you don't like the idea of any prep etc. I shouldn't say they are BAD, but from the people I have spoken to who have done them before they quickly become very boring. If you accept the job and don't expect much and focus more on enjoying Taiwan, then I think everything will be fine. Remember, all posts on this site are my own thoughts and views, I could be very wwwwwwrong ;). Good luck! @Brian,
I am more wary of the recruiters than the actual schools. The English villages are good in theory, but they very quickly become nothing more than repetitive drilling lessons. You do the same “lesson” again and again, which is good if you don’t like the idea of any prep etc. I shouldn’t say they are BAD, but from the people I have spoken to who have done them before they quickly become very boring. If you accept the job and don’t expect much and focus more on enjoying Taiwan, then I think everything will be fine. Remember, all posts on this site are my own thoughts and views, I could be very wwwwwwrong ;) . Good luck!

]]> By: Brian http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-2/#comment-748 Brian Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:10:40 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-748 I have been offered a job in a Teaching Village. I see from some of your posts that you are weary of these types of schools. Could you elaborate please? Thanks a bunch! I have been offered a job in a Teaching Village. I see from some of your posts that you are weary of these types of schools. Could you elaborate please? Thanks a bunch!

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-2/#comment-741 admin Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:58:34 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-741 @Mark, You are basically correct. You won't be able to teach in a university or the public school system without the right credentials. However, you will be able to teach in cram schools, as many as you like, without worrying about applying for a work permit etc. This is possible because if you are married to a Taiwanese you have the same work rights as a Taiwanese person, so you can work anywhere you want provided you meet the requirements for that position (hence needing at least an MA for universities and a teacher's license for public schools). I hope that helps. Good luck! @Mark,
You are basically correct. You won’t be able to teach in a university or the public school system without the right credentials. However, you will be able to teach in cram schools, as many as you like, without worrying about applying for a work permit etc. This is possible because if you are married to a Taiwanese you have the same work rights as a Taiwanese person, so you can work anywhere you want provided you meet the requirements for that position (hence needing at least an MA for universities and a teacher’s license for public schools). I hope that helps. Good luck!

]]> By: Mark http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-740 Mark Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:33:53 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-740 Is it true that if I get my paper work in order, with a Taiwanese wife, short of teaching at the university level, I can get a work permit to teach English legally, anywhere here in Taiwan? Is it true that if I get my paper work in order, with a Taiwanese wife, short of teaching at the university level, I can get a work permit to teach English legally, anywhere here in Taiwan?

]]> By: Sarah K http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Sarah K Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:25:14 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-735 It will be in a public school. When I asked they fessed up it would probably cost a $NT or so more than the $5000. Actually that makes me feel better that they were honest. I don't think that will kill me. My other expenses should not be too extravagant. I might want to travel a bit, but probably not too much. there will be a lot to do and see right there. They did say they would help me dicker with the landlords. Let them be helpful. I suspect a public school is a real bonus. They do pay well. I won't be rich, but I shouldn't have much trouble either. It was nice to have a disinterested third party to talk to though. It was good you knew who they were and some things about them. doing this over the internet is liking catching a pig in a poke. Thank you for your help. I'll let you know how it goes so maybe other people can benefit from my experience. It will be in a public school. When I asked they fessed up it would probably cost a $NT or so more than the $5000. Actually that makes me feel better that they were honest. I don’t think that will kill me. My other expenses should not be too extravagant. I might want to travel a bit, but probably not too much. there will be a lot to do and see right there.

They did say they would help me dicker with the landlords. Let them be helpful.

I suspect a public school is a real bonus. They do pay well. I won’t be rich, but I shouldn’t have much trouble either.

It was nice to have a disinterested third party to talk to though. It was good you knew who they were and some things about them. doing this over the internet is liking catching a pig in a poke.

Thank you for your help.

I’ll let you know how it goes so maybe other people can benefit from my experience.

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-733 admin Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:16:11 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-733 @Sarah K, I haven't taught in any public schools here, but it may be just the right thing for you. You definitely will be able to check out Taiwan and see what other options you have when you get here, but you won't be able to teach in a university unless you have an MA or PhD, and then they'll prefer you have a PhD. Anyway, public school jobs are much better than cram schools for the most part, and I'd suggest people take a public school job if they could. Will you be able to live on their housing allowance? How much is it? 5,000NT? Honestly, I seriously doubt it unless you share with someone or you get a single room apartment and don't live in the center of anywhere expensive. At best you'll probably have to add 2,000 to 3,000 or more on top of that 5k. Anyway, best of luck and I am sure you will be fine. @Sarah K,
I haven’t taught in any public schools here, but it may be just the right thing for you. You definitely will be able to check out Taiwan and see what other options you have when you get here, but you won’t be able to teach in a university unless you have an MA or PhD, and then they’ll prefer you have a PhD.

Anyway, public school jobs are much better than cram schools for the most part, and I’d suggest people take a public school job if they could. Will you be able to live on their housing allowance? How much is it? 5,000NT? Honestly, I seriously doubt it unless you share with someone or you get a single room apartment and don’t live in the center of anywhere expensive. At best you’ll probably have to add 2,000 to 3,000 or more on top of that 5k. Anyway, best of luck and I am sure you will be fine.

]]> By: Sarah K http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-732 Sarah K Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:14:16 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-732 It would be at Chien Chao. I am a certified teacher. I do expect it might be goring, but having taught reading for many years where everything is repetitive I would expect that. Actually, if I like Taiwan, I was hoping to find a place at a university or something like that teaching older students and adults after my 11 month contract was up. It seems like it would be easier to check things out if I was there. Sometimes, teaching isn't all that exciting on a daily basis. Having 2 weeks on and two weeks off does give a bit of a break. Tell me what you think. It would be at Chien Chao. I am a certified teacher. I do expect it might be goring, but having taught reading for many years where everything is repetitive I would expect that. Actually, if I like Taiwan, I was hoping to find a place at a university or something like that teaching older students and adults after my 11 month contract was up. It seems like it would be easier to check things out if I was there. Sometimes, teaching isn’t all that exciting on a daily basis. Having 2 weeks on and two weeks off does give a bit of a break.

Tell me what you think.

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/teacher-pay/comment-page-1/#comment-730 admin Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:02:36 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=73#comment-730 @Sarah K, Let me guess, this is from YG Experts at an English village, right? That means it is for a public school position and you are a certified teacher. Going on what you have provided, I assume it is for the English villages the public schools have. This means you'll be teaching in what they call classrooms that simulate the real world. The pay? Yeah, it is good but you will be putting in the hours. I've heard from a few people that it becomes boring real fast. However, this depends on what it is you are teaching. Feel free to provide more information if you have it. Thanks. @Sarah K,
Let me guess, this is from YG Experts at an English village, right? That means it is for a public school position and you are a certified teacher. Going on what you have provided, I assume it is for the English villages the public schools have. This means you’ll be teaching in what they call classrooms that simulate the real world. The pay? Yeah, it is good but you will be putting in the hours. I’ve heard from a few people that it becomes boring real fast. However, this depends on what it is you are teaching. Feel free to provide more information if you have it. Thanks.

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