Francesco
Q1. Where did you move to and when?
I moved to the Philippines about six years ago, but I am not Filipino.
Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?
I worked there for several years
Q3. What was your main reason for moving?
I had had enough of jumping through hoops, all the visa games, and schools ignoring contracts.
Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?
Now I only teach European students online.
Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?
The Philippines is actually not that different to Thailand when it comes to day-to-day life.
Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?
If they want to teach students in a classroom setting then I think Thailand would be better than the Philippines, but the Philippines is good for those that want to teach online.
Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?
I'll certainly come back again, but only to visit.
Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?
Six years down the line and I persuse the job ads and things haven't changed in terms of salaries offered, which is crazy considering inflation and how much more expensive Thailand has become these days.
