Comments on: Teaching English in Thailand Interview: My Experiences http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/ Abroad since '06, 50+ countries, living my dream and convincing you to do the same... Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:53:52 +0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: paul http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-4604 paul Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:04:44 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-4604 Just a quick question ....i have no degree /thinking of doing TEFL diploma course in ESL teaching here in Australia ....i am a fit 60 yrs ..what are my chances ? Just a quick question ….i have no degree /thinking of doing TEFL diploma course in ESL teaching here in Australia ….i am a fit 60 yrs ..what are my chances ?

]]> By: Hasan http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-4473 Hasan Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:08:19 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-4473 Hello Johnny, This is Hasan. I studied at Stony Brook University in NY, and I will be done with my CELTA soon. I guess that's pretty much it when it comes to teaching; however, I have a Turkish passport. If I stay in Turkey, I have to serve the Turkish army for free for six months :D That's why I don't want to stay in Turkey. What are my chances in Bangkok? Would it be a gamble for me in terms of finding a job? Every time I see a job advertisement, it says "native." Hello Johnny,

This is Hasan. I studied at Stony Brook University in NY, and I will be done with my CELTA soon. I guess that’s pretty much it when it comes to teaching; however, I have a Turkish passport. If I stay in Turkey, I have to serve the Turkish army for free for six months :D That’s why I don’t want to stay in Turkey. What are my chances in Bangkok? Would it be a gamble for me in terms of finding a job? Every time I see a job advertisement, it says “native.”

]]> By: Johnny http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-2927 Johnny Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:22:05 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-2927 Hey elizabeth - having taught in thailand and korea, i gotta say Thailand wins everytime (although anyone chasing the mighty dollar may disagree :P). Gimme a shout on here when you get in Thailand! good luck! Hey elizabeth – having taught in thailand and korea, i gotta say Thailand wins everytime (although anyone chasing the mighty dollar may disagree :P ). Gimme a shout on here when you get in Thailand! good luck!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-2926 Elizabeth Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:10:45 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-2926 Hey there, love your blog! Teaching English in Korea right now but after finishing my contract I'm headed to Thailand to teach. Really can't wait for the laid back lifestyle and jungle vibe in Thailand! Also trying to build up my travel blog onedayillflyaway.com and you have been a real inspiration. Keep up the great work :) Hey there, love your blog! Teaching English in Korea right now but after finishing my contract I’m headed to Thailand to teach. Really can’t wait for the laid back lifestyle and jungle vibe in Thailand! Also trying to build up my travel blog onedayillflyaway.com and you have been a real inspiration. Keep up the great work :)
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]]> By: Andy http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 Andy Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:39:50 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-1479 Thanks very much, I'll keep you posted. I think the wisest course of action would be to start out teaching and see what I can do with my photography from that point forward. Take care dude! Thanks very much, I’ll keep you posted. I think the wisest course of action would be to start out teaching and see what I can do with my photography from that point forward. Take care dude!

]]> By: Johnny http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Johnny Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:54:11 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-1424 I have met quite a few photographers around the world, the market is flooded but if ur good there's always scope for more. If you're moving over this way (Asia at the time of writing!), gimme a shout and I'll try to help you out mate :) I have met quite a few photographers around the world, the market is flooded but if ur good there’s always scope for more. If you’re moving over this way (Asia at the time of writing!), gimme a shout and I’ll try to help you out mate :)

]]> By: Andy http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-1388 Andy Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:57:50 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-1388 Hi Johnny, just wanted to thank you for this post. It's awesome, full of great information, and very inspiring. After 4 trips to SE Asia I've often thought of doing exactly what you've done and your experiences are nudging me in that direction. I have a bachelor's degree in Journalism from a university here in the states; sounds like what I need to do is get the TEFL and I should be good to go. I'm also a photographer (feel free to check out my website); do you happen to know of any opportunities to make a little extra cash as a photographer? That is my #1 passion. Thanks again, you rock! Hi Johnny, just wanted to thank you for this post. It’s awesome, full of great information, and very inspiring. After 4 trips to SE Asia I’ve often thought of doing exactly what you’ve done and your experiences are nudging me in that direction. I have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from a university here in the states; sounds like what I need to do is get the TEFL and I should be good to go. I’m also a photographer (feel free to check out my website); do you happen to know of any opportunities to make a little extra cash as a photographer? That is my #1 passion.

Thanks again, you rock!

]]> By: Johnny http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-681 Johnny Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:17:04 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-681 hey nicky, i'll answer these questions for you no probs but send me an email to johnny@onestep4ward.com with any specifics and i'll do my best to help you out further. Basically, a work permit lasts 12 months and is renewable each year. You can renew it as many times as you want HOWEVER you need a reputable school and an official contract to begin the work permit process. It's not really possible to organize yourself. On a brighter note, it will be the best decision you ever made. I choose to do it in 2006 and 4 years and 50 countries later, i look back and realise the decision changed my life forever. Good luck and as i say if you need anything just drop me a line =) johnny hey nicky,

i’ll answer these questions for you no probs but send me an email to johnny@onestep4ward.com with any specifics and i’ll do my best to help you out further.

Basically, a work permit lasts 12 months and is renewable each year. You can renew it as many times as you want HOWEVER you need a reputable school and an official contract to begin the work permit process. It’s not really possible to organize yourself.

On a brighter note, it will be the best decision you ever made. I choose to do it in 2006 and 4 years and 50 countries later, i look back and realise the decision changed my life forever. Good luck and as i say if you need anything just drop me a line =)

johnny

]]> By: nicky http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-679 nicky Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:51:36 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-679 Hi i am from South Africa...Was doing some research about going over to Thailand to teach and found a great place to do TEFL course (since i dont have a degree) its a 6 week course and then i will have to find myself a job after that. i came across you blog and it was very interesting and gave me that extra positive attitude to do it (as i was very sceptical after i had been scamed for goin to another country).. I will be going to bangkok around april/may..How long can a work permit last..is there a certain amount of years a person can do this for? Hi i am from South Africa…Was doing some research about going over to Thailand to teach and found a great place to do TEFL course (since i dont have a degree) its a 6 week course and then i will have to find myself a job after that. i came across you blog and it was very interesting and gave me that extra positive attitude to do it (as i was very sceptical after i had been scamed for goin to another country)..

I will be going to bangkok around april/may..How long can a work permit last..is there a certain amount of years a person can do this for?

]]> By: Johnny http://onestep4ward.com/teaching-english-in-thailand-interview-my-experiences/comment-page-1/#comment-532 Johnny Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:22:33 +0000 http://onestep4ward.com/?p=425#comment-532 hey azimah, thanks for the story - so u speak malay, english and thai?! thats pretty impressive! I'm still avidly learning Thai and my reading and writing is something akin to a 4 year old!! hey azimah,

thanks for the story – so u speak malay, english and thai?! thats pretty impressive! I’m still avidly learning Thai and my reading and writing is something akin to a 4 year old!!

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