Quote: (06-05-2015 06:07 AM)bacon Wrote:
If you have a stem degree you can get work at an International School teaching math or science to kids. You might need to get a Masters in education to get a teachers license to be eligible for some of the highest paying jobs but courses are available online and could be done in a year or two. A gig at an International School would pay minimum 2k or so even in low paying markets like Thailand and much more in other countries with higher wages.
My only caution is to make sure you like teaching before you make this decision. Teaching is not a job for everybody. You might want to try to get some type of volunteer or paid teaching gig in your home country before you jump the gun and move overseas just to be sure this is for you.
I don't really want to spend another year in school to get the teaching license. It only pays 2000 per month?
I have 2 years experience teaching as a TA and I have also volunteered as an English teacher to those learning English. I actually liked teaching quite a bit because I was in charge and the students had to follow and listen to me if they wanted a good grade. Then again, those were adults I taught, not teenagers or kids
Any idea what it's like teaching as a math/science teacher at an international school? Do you feel free or have to follow your boss alot?
Quote: (06-05-2015 08:28 AM)VolandoVengoVolandoVoy Wrote:
English teaching can be a decent option, but don't think that American Beauty contains some sort of deep insight.
When I was 20 years old and a lazy cynical pot head, I saw that movie and thought it contained some sort of wisdom.
In reality, in my post red pill world view, the problem wasn't/isn't the system and American culture, the problem was that Lester Burnham was a whiny little beta bitch.
I mean seriously, oh woe is me, I have a stable job that affords me the ability to have a house and car and live in a safe neighborhood....but it doesn't make me HAPPPPPYYYYYYYYY, wah wah wah wah.
It would have been a very different movie if Lester had always worked out, had hobbies, took an occasional trip to Colombia, maybe owned a second home there, and either got promoted at his job or started his own business or just lived frugally and invested.
I thought the point of the movie is that others who appear successful and beautiful on the outside are actually miserable inside. Not just Lester, but his wife, the real estate King (who said something like "the key to success is to project an image of success at all times"), and the Colonel. And Lester gains more confidence and self-respect once he realizes he doesn't need to maintain the image of success (having a respectable job) in order to be happy.
Similarly, the most confident character, Ricky Fitts, is considered a loser and constantly mocked by the hot cheerleader, because he doesn't care at all about success and appearance
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His wife also wouldn't be a neurotic bitch if he was more alpha, she would likely be about 10-15 years younger and Asian or Latina.
My point is, the USA is one of the best places in the world to stack cash and move up the economic ladder and set yourself up with future options.
It is what you make of it. The opportunity is there. If you end up like Lester, that's your problem, not the system.
As an English teacher in some 2nd/3rd world authoritarian or poorly governed country you won't advance much, unless you go to one of the high money countries in Asia or ME, save religiously, and do something smart with the money.
I know the US is the best place to make money. I've been interviewing for positions paying around 80k, but I have a feeling I'd be much more free and confident if I took a risk instead of taking the safe, high-paying job
Quote: (06-05-2015 09:55 AM)Thaitanium Wrote:
Teaching at an international school is way better though. If you get teaching credentials and get into lower tier schools who will hire you fresh out of school you will still be able to get a good salary, yearly tickets home, maybe a housing allowance and not to forget 11-14 weeks of vacation a year. Do this for a few years and move up the ladder regarding quality of schools and you are looking at very good salaries coupled with a lot of perks and long vacations every year. If you are somewhere in Asia you would have plenty of money to live very nicely and travel the region.
I don't really want to spend another year in school to get the teaching license. It only pays 2000 per month?
As I said above, I have experience teaching as a TA and volunteer for English-learning students
Any idea what it's like teaching as a math/science teacher at an international school? Do you feel free or have to follow your boss alot?
Quote: (06-05-2015 10:09 AM)storm Wrote:
and this part is completely theoretical on my part - try to get a job there with your STEM degree. American diplomas are generally well regarded.
From what I've heard, its nearly impossible for a fresh grad to get a job abroad since the companies can just hire locals for lesser salaries and don't have to deal with visa issues. Also, some Korean, Chinese, and Japanese friends have told me that their home countries aren't really impressed with grads from American universities, unless they are ivy-league schools