Q1. Where did you move to and when?

I moved to Seoul in March 21 2006

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

Only about 4 months - in Bangkok near Chatuchak Market

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

After my contract expired with the school I realized that I was not wanted. The pay was low and the general "mah ben rai" attitude was starting to get old. Also the head of the English department had no idea what to do with us. It's like we were dumped on the sidewalk and had to be given something to do or we would be back on the streets. We had no curriculum and no feedback from any of the fellow teachers. Like I said " mah ben rai".

Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?

Besides the obvious one which is money; the kids are more enthusiastic to learn English, there are no stray dogs, and the bars are open until morning.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

Weather, islands and general laid back attitude. And Chatuchak park!

Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?

New teachers can definitely afford to shop around Thailand for a year. If one has no qualifications:( only BA from Uni) then you can learn a lot from today's TEFL industry. Unfortunately, mostly it will be negative info. Current government doesn't make things work to our advantage as well. So work for a few months and if you likes it, get certified or even get MA and thus have more options in the future.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

Got girlfriend waiting, so planning to come after the end of my current contract.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

Don't get too comfortable in the Land of Smiles.