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Forum: General Chat Oct 18th, 2008, 02:44 am
Replies: 0
Views: 2,961
Posted By katan-ko
Hi from Hong Seong seeking network to meet tour Vladistock

Hi I am seeking native English speakers to travel on weekends and over holidays. I would like to visit Vladivostok in Russia and also possibly Bangkok. Anyone want to meet in Seoul to see some...
Forum: General Chat Oct 18th, 2008, 02:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 8,373
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Overseas Shopping Customs Fee

Hi Again Eric The only problem with having people mail your clothes is that you can't obtain insurance on your clothing in event it is not received and you wish to replace it. I think it is better to...
Forum: General Chat Oct 18th, 2008, 12:19 am
Replies: 25
Views: 13,067
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Working Overseas...Has it changed you?

Hi Eric, You are correct. I had a very bad day. I walk quite a distance to my school, which was supposed to be located nearby. On the way I am harassed by men who make motions at my breasts. I...
Forum: General Chat Oct 15th, 2008, 09:48 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 13,067
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Working Overseas...Has it changed you? YES AND NO

I had a very positive attitude, have lived overseas in the past and did not have tremendous expectations. I was met at a bus stop by a shrew who made it clear I am to old for her ideal teacher. I am...
Forum: General Chat Sep 4th, 2008, 11:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Regarding contracts in Korea I need opinion

Hi Eric,
You have sage advice. What's it like being guru to world weary teachers? I definately hve misgivings. My contact is an American woman from a large city, she seems very dim and inclined to...
Forum: General Chat Sep 4th, 2008, 02:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Regarding contracts in Korea I need opinion

Hi
Thanks for the reply, I appreciate your opinion.
Actually the agency has made more than one change, one in location of school and the contract was less than that posted on Serious Teachers.com So...
Forum: General Chat Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:14 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By katan-ko
Cool Regarding contracts in Korea I need opinion

Hi Again, I sent apostille and all info to my school in Korea which they said go from the school to the Korean Government in order that I be issued a Visa Number. I mentioned I need a copy of the...
Forum: General Chat Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:09 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,255
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Hi Slightly Older than Average ESL Teacher Has Questions

I am presently in US waiting for my school's director to send me my Visa Number and return a copy of the signed contract. So I have a little time to introduce myself to other people presently in...
Forum: General Chat Aug 28th, 2008, 02:53 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 28,460
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Where can an ESL teacher get the best pay package?Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul,

Hi I have been invited to work in Shanghai in 09. I think you have a better deal than anything I have ever heard of, do you have a Business License or work at a school. I think it would be difficult...
Forum: General Chat Aug 28th, 2008, 02:47 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 28,460
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Where can an ESL teacher get the best pay package?Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul,

Shanghai is great, you are right on. I would like to go there next year. You have to negotiate a little more. Some schools in China began by offering me 6,000 (ridiculous) Shanghai is around 17,000....
Forum: General Chat Aug 28th, 2008, 02:37 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 28,460
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Where can an ESL teacher get the best pay package?Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul,

Hi Denis
it is a lot easier for men in most non western countries
I have been to many Moslem countries and many non Moslem countries. My husband and I were in West Africa , I wore European dress,...
Forum: General Chat Aug 27th, 2008, 12:00 am
Replies: 38
Views: 28,460
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Where can an ESL teacher get the best pay package?Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul,

Best Pay in Saudi Arabia, but beware, there are some serious
psychological dynamics working on women in The Kingdom.
Years of repression have made them very narrowly focused, they are spoiled and...
Forum: Teaching ESL Aug 26th, 2008, 11:50 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,554
Posted By katan-ko
Re: I taught English overseas! --- So What!

No one ever said that to me, they were more interested in employment verification. I think if you meet that attitude you can say ,"It was wonderful to experience diversity and multiculturalism on the...
Forum: General Chat Aug 26th, 2008, 11:46 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 13,067
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Working Overseas...Has it changed you?

I grew up overseas and was changed before I returned to USA to attend university. I think I am more patient, tolerant, compassionate and helpful than the average US Burbites. Best thing I notice...
Forum: General Chat Aug 26th, 2008, 11:38 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 34,065
Posted By katan-ko
Re: Is anyone familiar with the Helen Doron schools?

Hi I had some correspondence with a Mr. John Chang, he was quite a gentleman, the school is conservative in an upper income neighborhood. If you aren't conservative by nature I don't think you would...
Forum: General Chat Aug 26th, 2008, 11:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,255
Posted By katan-ko
Hi Slightly Older than Average ESL Teacher Has Questions

Hi I am Katan-ko and wonder if anyone knows of how I can connect with people my age. In North Africa I joined the American Club met some military officers, people in private sector it was fun to have...
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