| I get asked this question a lot. The answer always | | | | Bottom line is, Korea has great pay, terrible weather |
| depends on what you want out of your job. Every | | | | and many horror stories. Research before taking any |
| country has different opportunities and lifestyle. If you | | | | job in Korea. |
| don't mind cold weather try Japan or Korea. if your into | | | | JAPAN - Seems like a nice place if you don't mind |
| hot days try Thailand or the Middle East. Many factors | | | | cold weather, earth quakes and paying a fortune for |
| will play a part in your job decision and I will try to help | | | | housing. Many places will subsidize your housing up to |
| you make the best TEFL job decision with what I | | | | a certain point. This will help considering housing will |
| know. | | | | cost you a small fortune. The pay seems decent |
| If you are a newbie it will limit your employment | | | | compared to many places, it's just the cost of living |
| opportunities somewhat. This said, if you have the | | | | that is difficult. Not many bad stories coming from |
| education, being a newbie will not matter much. It is | | | | Japan, so I think you would be OK there. You also, in |
| true, in most countries, the better education you have | | | | many jobs, will require a drivers license. Check the job |
| the better job choices you will get. I will try to break | | | | details in advance. |
| down some of the most popular places to teach and | | | | CHINA - What can I say about China? Many jobs |
| give my take on things. | | | | available all the time. The pay, not that great. Housing is |
| THAILAND - A great place for a newbie to gain | | | | provided free, which helps. It's cold, rainy, polluted and |
| experience. The job market in Thailand is always | | | | censored. if you like freedom on the net, forget China. |
| available and easy to get. The new visa rules are a | | | | A few horror stories come from China in regards to |
| pain and costly. Make sure your employer will pay all | | | | employers, so do your research. |
| visa costs, work permit costs, culture course costs | | | | MIDDLE EAST - The Middle East seems OK. Yo |
| and have an end of contract bonus. There is no | | | | have hot weather and plenty of air conditioning. The |
| housing provided which will eat at your bottom line. | | | | pay is some of the highest you will find as are the |
| Very difficult to save money, especially if you have bills | | | | benefits. Most places provide housing or give a subsidy |
| back home. The cost of living is cheap, but on the rise. | | | | to help cover costs. I would try to get free housing as |
| Bottom line is Thailand is a great starting point, but a | | | | the prices are on the rise. You will also need, not |
| terrible place for pay. | | | | always, a Masters Degree in something. I see many |
| KOREA - I have never worked in Korea and have no | | | | places like the degree in TEFL, so just check out |
| interest in going there. The pay is good and you get | | | | whats on offer. There seem to be many restrictions |
| free housing. You need to have a background check | | | | about drinking and the internet. If you like to drink check |
| now, before you will get your visa. You also need to | | | | the limits before you go. |
| have your original transcripts in a sealed envelope. It's | | | | I hope this will help you in making a decision. |
| cold and not very inviting. I have heard many horror | | | | Remember, wherever you go, always research the |
| stories from Korea, about not so honest employers. | | | | school and country before accepting any job. |