Miriam
Q1. Where did you move to and when?
I moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA in 2008.
Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?
I was in Thailand for 9 years.
Q3. What was your main reason for moving?
The government changed the foreign ESLT requirements and I lost my contract, visa, work permit, and housing all on the same day.
Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?
When I came back to the States I was old enough to retire, so I am technically NOT employed.
Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?
The lower cost of living.
Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?
I would advise ANYONE to work as an ESL teacher in Thailand. They are hungry for 'native' language speakers to teach English.
Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?
I return there every other year to visit former students and teaching associates.
Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?
Having to get a new contract, visa, and work permit every year was very exasperating.
