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John

Q1. Where did you move to and when?

I moved back to Ireland last year.

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

A total of about five years I guess.

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

My wife and I had a new baby so the main reasons for going back home were basically to make more money and to provide our child with a decent education.

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

I can make far more money here.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

I miss the warm weather, the relative ease in making new friends and if I'm totally honest.....the massage parlours.

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

By all means give it a go for a year or two and have a great time but go back home if you really want to achieve something in your life. If getting ahead in life is not for you, then you can always stay in Thailand.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

I would like to come back to Thailand if I get the chance but it's not part of my immediate plans.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

Teaching in Thailand for a long period can wear you down. It certainly helps if you have an easygoing attitude and can put up with the many hurdles that are sure to come your way.

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