Overhere wrote:
> I think you would be hard pressed to live on $500 a month in China, even in
> a small Chinese city and certainly not in Shanghai. If you were going to
> attempt that then you are not traveling and are buying everything at the
> wet market.

Unless China is considerably more than Vietnam I can easily live on 500.

Hell I can almost live on 500 here in Saigon whilst paying for my apartment.

Rent - 300 (nice new but small studio) (could easily live in a 200 dollar room if I needed to)
Food - 150 (typical meal for me is 20-50k vnd which is 1-2 dollars)
Fun - 100 (this is with dating and going drinking some, if my main priority is saving money id have no problem staying in and playing PS4 or watching movies online vs cinema. beer can be had at a bar for 1-2 dollars. typical date would cost me 5-15 dollars)
Misc - 100

Take away the apartment expense and I can easily live on 500 here while having an active social life and doing what I want.

Ive been traveling the world and having fun for the last 8-10 years. Time to slow down, put my head down and focus on saving money and working.

@Buffalo

What do tier 2 and 3 schools in China and Middle East pay for new teachers?

I would think one could clear 2,500 a month no? Or at the very least 2,000? At 2,000 with a free apartment, one could save 1,500 a month, which is near 20k for the year.

If I stayed in Saigon it would only be for another year. As i said, I only work 18 hours a week zero prep and save 800 - 1,000 a month with an active dating/social life. Super cushy and enjoyable.

@Rob

Thanks for insight.

Yea when I mentioned directly, I was talking about ones that had vacancies on their website.

I love Saigon. I am young and easy going so the pollution is not a problem. Traffic is actually not that bad. Especially compared to places like Manila, Bangkok and Jakarta. Been here 9 months and have only been caught in standstill traffic once.

Curious if OP did any type of research on the school. OP did you talk with current teachers?

Greetings,

After many years of thinking about this, I have finally decided to get my feet wet this winter.

I have lived in Asia for the last 5 years, working in the ESL industry. A few years ago I completed the TeacherReady program for middle school maths. As for myself, I am an early 30's single male with no children.

Goal:

Gain employment for the Fall 18' school year someplace I can save 2,000 USD or more a month. I am open to any location that is remotely safe.

Right now I am living and working in Saigon. My life is real cushy (18 hours a week & can save 1,000 USD with basically no prep required and minimal work to take home). So unless the savings is considerably better, I would just assume to stay put and try again next hiring season.

As of now I do not plan to attend any job fair and will seek employment through job boards, agencies, direct applications etc.

So my question is, how likely is it that I find what I am looking for? I realize I am at a disadvantage due to having no experience, unrelated major etc. However, I am hoping me being open to going most anywhere will help offset some of those disadvantages.

Also, what would be your plan of attack if you where in my shoes?

1) Sign up for all the job boards and agencies

ISS - Not available to me I presume
Search - Maybe available to me?
Schrole -
TIE -
COIS -
Daves's -
Footprints -
Compass -
Teach Away -
TES -
Teacher Horizons -
Wish List Jobs -
Seek Teachers -
eTeachInternational -


Missing any?

2) Google schools in various countries and apply directly

3) ?

I know China and the Middle East are usual places that newbie teachers start out in. I would prefer China obviously over Middle East assuming savings potential was the same. Any other countries or region to target more specifically given I am a newbie and wanting to save a decent amount?

Also, PsyGuy or anyone else that is good at CV hacking, would like get some feedback and pointers. Could you email me at LiamGrey23@yandex.com

Mods if emails are forbidden I will remove or feel free to remove it for me.

Thanks