Thread: The teaching conundrum

The money is now in a non traceable bank account, why would i want to give what ive got left to the banks or government other then the fact i owe them it, its a dog eat dog world.

I was under the impression Delta could be done once Celta/TEFL had been achieved so thanks for correcting me, i spoke to a lecturer at Sheff uni and he said after 18 months of teaching it is possible to get on a MA tesol course so long as youve Delta.

A few of the schools ive spoken to said that there shouldnt be a problem getting a job or work permit in my situation but im of the opinion that they are going to say whatever i want to hear to get me on the course.

Originally Posted by markno1

The money is now in a non traceable bank account, why would i want to give what ive got left to the banks or government other then the fact i owe them it, its a dog eat dog world.

Better hope no government agents attach themselves to your IP address.

I certainly wouldn't be advertising stuff like this over the internets. Unless I happened to be a blatant troll.

The OP is hiliarious. For sure this is the kind of guy that will constantly be in some sort of trouble. His 55 large will be gone before he knows it because "everything here is so cheap"...Best go to Ireland.

Originally Posted by markno1

A few of the schools ive spoken to said that there shouldnt be a problem getting a job or work permit in my situation but im of the opinion that they are going to say whatever i want to hear to get me on the course.

You're probably right about this. Oh markno1, I must tell you that Thai people have a wonderful sense of humor about their monarch. So when you get to Thai immigration, tell the agent the rudest most vulgar joke about their monarch you can come up with. Many of the teachers who come here are able to get a non-immigrant B work visa at the airport by making the Immigration agent laugh and slipping him 2,000 baht INSIDE your passport.

Originally Posted by markno1

winge about America and George Bush and complain about tourists ruining Thailand.

Do you think a 2k bribe will be enough?

You WILL fit right in. Better make it 5 to make sure. You can spare it .

Originally Posted by markno1

its a dog eat dog world.

Oh, Thai people love to eat dog, too. After you get your hair braided on KSR, ask anyone where you can get "soi dog." It's delicious...the word "soi" means soy sauce.

Originally Posted by markno1

What I am wondering is if -
(A) My minor criminal record would stop me getting a work visa?
(B) Is it possible for schools to get me a work visa without a degree?
(C) Do the Delta and MA Tesol courses enable you to get into teaching at the better paying/regarded schools?
(D) And finally do any of you people out there in teacher land actually enjoy your job?

Thanks in advance for your replies be the positive or not, should I get any.

A: Maybe, depends on the mood of the nation and the person you will deal with.

B: Not legally.

C: No way!

D I do.