Thread: The Hiring Situation in Thailand??

Originally Posted by traveler2

Can Thailand be turning into Cambodia or Vietnam regarding their recruiting process, where you have to actually be there to get considered?

When quality reduces it has many affects, one is retention. As a result many companies are recruiting to replace someone, hence the need for a 'quick fix'

Until the root of the problem is solved, and my observations would say it's regressed, the sufferers of the problem, you, will continue to suffer as will the level of English taught in Thailand.

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Phil

Nothing new about it at all.

Since he's quoting his experiences something clearly has changed. I suspect it's just more prevalent now.

I've noticed far more issues since more and more foreigners have been an integral part of recruitment. Teaching and recruiting are miles apart. If Thais want foreigners to be part of the process make sure they can justify their position.

Originally Posted by traveler2

However, I thought for schools to recruit directly from an English Speaking country would reflect better on the school?

For international schools, this is the case. Government and private schools are a different animal.

Originally Posted by Guy Mandude

However, I thought for schools to recruit directly from an English Speaking country would reflect better on the school?
For international schools, this is the case. Government and private schools are a different animal.

Guy's on the money here. Although some international school teachers new to Thailand find it difficult to adapt.

Originally Posted by Underdog Advantage

Although some international school teachers new to Thailand find it difficult to adapt.

So after they complete their two-year contracts, they can move on to a 'better' country. I attended an intl school job fair in Bkk and overhead one teacher employed by a Bkk intl school bitch and moan about the poor surfing conditions in Thailand, and another complain that he felt he deserved a 60,000 baht a month housing allowance instead of the measly 30,000 baht a month he currently received. Both teachers received multiple offers by the end of the recruiting event.

Originally Posted by Bangkok Phil

I think many international school teachers recruited directly from overseas, barely last one year let alone two.

I may be wrong, but two years is the minimum contract period for intl school teachers. The dashing young men and their surfboards weren't happy after six months in Thailand, even though their salary and 'package' was enviable.

You have enviable qualifications! I would think, B. Can you come over? Can you buy a Skype-in number? I got one for $ 18 for 3 months. And the Thailand flat rate - or the world flat rate.

Each and any vacancy means a major emergency at that school. My school hired Philipinos - in one case as a knee jerk reaction to being rejected by an applicant who never came.

FYI, why not try China? I almost got a job there. And yesterday I received a long e-mail from a teacher with his agency. Dozens of positions and they would take you and reimburse your flight. PM your e-mail if you want the offers.

Good luck!
Chris

Originally Posted by Bangkok Phil

I think many international school teachers recruited directly from overseas, barely last one year let alone two.

That's interesting. Do you have any reliable statistics or support for that point? I'd have thought they'd be happy on their 100,000 plus per month with all the perks of being an overseas hire.

Originally Posted by Bangkok Phil

180K salary, 30K apartment, free flight home bubble, they just can't hack it.

Right. No good surf within a 30 minute drive of the school. Bummer, dude. At least that was the skinny when I attended my job fair a few months ago.

Originally Posted by traveler2

Before (within the last 5 years) I would always get a response.

So you applied several times within the the last five years - did you come over and accept any of these jobs?

If not, the answer may be right there.

Originally Posted by Anna Key

You're having a laugh.

Mind you, I see that you are in Klaeng. I've been there once or twice.

Have you heard about some foreign guy down there that rejects applicants if they are too young and good-looking? I was chatting with a teacher from down that way and he had some hilarious stories.

It's probably just teacher bullshit.

Keep an eye out for this guy if you're down there.

Actually we are not so many foreigners here I could say less than 20 in the whole Klaeng (I leave Lae Mae Phim and Ban Phe out because they are not considered as rural areas...). You are the first that mention these two years that I am staying in Klaeng... But i will check anyway!

Originally Posted by dingoman13

So you applied several times within the the last five years - did you come over and accept any of these jobs?

Yes, he's an old hand here. He travels a lot.

Originally Posted by Bangkok Phil

Then they get here and even wrapped in a 180K salary, 30K apartment, free flight home bubble, they just can't hack it.

Logical. Techers here get 80-90k, work 9 months and retire early. With that going for you who'd want to live in a filthy corrupt country?