From Bangkok to the boonies
Teaching in big cities v teaching in rural thailand
It wasn’t until I found myself in a quiet provincial town where the local 7-Eleven was the only air-conditioned hangout, that I realised teaching in Thailand could be an entirely different experience.
I was better off years ago
Postbox letter from Steve
When I started teaching, a 40,000 baht job was considered fairly poor, but it had significantly greater purchasing power than today. Shockingly, many schools still pay the same - or less -than they did two decades ago. High-paying jobs for qualified teachers that once offered 120,000 baht now advertise for 60 - 80,000.
Take whatever job comes first
Postbox letter from Cliff
In the "Teachers in Thailand" groups I'm part of, there's a consensus not to settle for anything below 40K when it comes to salary.
Please sir, could I have a little more?
Postbox letter from Christopher
I'm particularly interested in knowing how many teachers attend interviews and negotiate for higher salaries.
It's not worth it if you're not a native speaker
Postbox letter from Tomasso
If you are a native speaker, then you can do a teaching license and start working for a reasonable salary (80,000 baht and more). If you are not a native speaker, then you will always be at the same level of earning and you have minimal chances to exceed 40,000 - 45,000 baht per month.
Don't accept ridiculous salaries
Postbox letter from Gunther
When I see offers for Filipinos (15,000+ baht) or native English speakers (30,000-35,000 baht) I wonder if the advertisers are serious or maybe they are looking for people with elementary school diplomas?
Native English-speaking teachers should respect themselves
Postbox letter from James
Don't let yourselves be exploited and milled by the system. Do not accept job offers below 70,000 baht per month.
Native English speakers: start respecting yourselves!
Postbox letter from Jason
It is high time for native speakers to start respecting themselves and stop accepting ridiculous job offers.
The tables have turned for NES teachers!
Postbox letter from Brendan
For those of you that are NES teachers, the time is now for you to make the change and improve your lot.
12-month contracts are in a minority
Postbox letter from Richard Constable
An 11-month contract is real good if you can get one because most are around 9.5 months - so if its 10 it's okay!
