Are we going around in circles?
Postbox letter from Robert
I have been teaching in Thailand for over ten years and a few years ago, one could see a way forward – that if you worked hard and got the various ticks in boxes in teaching different subjects you would become more marketable. Sadly, this does not seem to be the case anymore, and the older one gets, one can see the flaws in Thai education.
A recruiter’s viewpoint, or a deflection?
Postbox letter from Stuart
Beyond filtering CVs and collecting a sizable cut for each teacher placed (or, in some cases, a monthly cut from each paycheck), recruiters rarely challenge schools to offer better contracts, better working conditions, or fairer pay.
I'm 25 and already burned out
The worst part is how quickly the shine wears off.
My friends in other jobs (or better teaching jobs) go out for dinner after work. I go home and just collapse on the bed.
It's not Thailand's fault you're still on 35K
Thailand didn't trap you; you just stopped moving.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: if you’re still earning 35K after half a decade, the problem probably isn’t the system - it’s you. Is it really the school holding you back? Or is it the fact you stopped climbing?
Are international school jobs the ultimate goal?
Despite the excellent pay, the jobs might not be for everyone.
Unlike some TEFL jobs where a photocopied worksheet and a few games can get you through a day, international school teaching requires sustained effort. There’s less room to “wing it”
Is there currently an oversupply of teachers?
What's the reality for expats disillusioned with their homeland?
Is a new wave of teacher arriving? - not by design, but out of necessity. Across Europe for example, people are feeling the squeeze of rising costs, political frustrations, and a general sense that their home country just isn’t what it used to be. So why not give teaching in Thailand a go?
Teaching English really ain't that easy
You have to earn the right to be a decent teacher
I've seen online comments from well-meaning individuals who want to "make a difference." Unfortunately, their primary focus tends to be on how teaching abroad will change their own lives, without considering the impact they might have on their students.
Teaching respects your life and time
Postbox letter from Lisa
There are many benefits to teaching English abroad, and my favorite is the generous paid vacation time provided to foreign teachers
Teaching English in Thailand - the upsides and the downsides
Teaching English abroad is a journey filled with trade-offs, each offering its own set of adventures and challenges.
If the idea of jet-setting as an English teacher is tickling your fancy, let's dive deeper into the pros and cons. Here's a more detailed and friendly look at the wonderful world of teaching English in Thailand.
Why become an English teacher?
A job that brings challenges and rewards every single day
When it comes to picking your dream job, some options just leap out at you. Wine taster, travel writer, movie critic: who wouldn’t fancy any of those? Teaching, on the other hand, is a more maligned profession.
