Q1. Where did you move to and when?

I moved back to England in 2013

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

Three very, very happy years

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

I am planning to pursue a teaching qualification so I can return (asap) to teach in an international school.

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

Very few; my teaching job in Thailand made me happy to get up each day. I taught lower primary and found it to be such a rewarding experience . I had great classes for three years straight. Here I am in England having to settle for temp jobs.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

Pretty much everything. I miss the great weather and the area I lived in. I rented a nice house in Rangsit on a gated village. I had a very nice lifestyle. I also miss my students, they always came with a smile and a great attitude to my class. It was also nice to get of work early and then sit around the infinity pool chatting with friends over a few crisp, icy Leos!

I could write an essay for this section!

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

Come to Thailand, but come with an open mind and a willingness to work hard. Teaching can be hard work and you have to be prepared to give 101% to your students. Also, new teachers would do very well to learn Thai. Not only is it helpful to you, but it also puts you in your student's shoes. The more Thai you learn the better you will understand why some students find some language concepts very hard.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

That's an easy question! Yes! I hope to secure employment in a decent international school.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

My time in Thailand has been my happiest time yet. I met some amazing people. Taught some fantastic and studious kids. I really believe that Thailand is what you make of it. You could moan about the place all the time OR you could enjoy it for what it is, focus on the positives and just enjoy life in this part the world in general. If you hate it, go home!