Weijingren13
1/7/2015 15:25 EST
I am currently living and teaching in Sichuan province of China. I have been here about six years. My current place of employment is slowly going under, mainly due to poor management. I could easily relocate, but I would really prefer to leave China.
Considering I have not been paid in full for the last five months, money will be tight. The bus from Yunnan is affordable, so I am considering just going for it. How feasible is it to show up, at this time of year, in Luang Prabang or Vientiane and secure enough work to live off ?
I having been living in the Chinese country side for years, so I am happy to live simple and cheap. I have a BFA in Sociology, and about seven combined years of teaching experience. Also, I am an American citizen.
Can I do it? And if I did do it, any advice? Or any places with good information? I can't use google here, and the usable search engine results are not very helpful.
Thanks for any and all input.
-Phill
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bluenz
1/7/2015 19:37 EST
Hi Phil, I can only relay what I've heard about teaching English in Laos, not many ops, and I'd imagine the pay would be pitiful, I'm teaching in VN, many ops here, and pay ranges from $10 ph--- $25 ph, ( usually with accom, 18 --30 hrs a week ), but if things turn to sh#t for me here, I'm off to China, the money is so much greater there, but not sure about the cost of living? Pity you can't Google, plenty of jobs advertised daily here. Jobs 77, ESL 101, etc.
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ironbark
1/7/2015 21:02 EST
Hi Phil
If you manage toScore a full time job in one of the international schools in Vientiane the wage is quite good and life is comfortable but they are as scarce as hens teeth,
There are plenty of private schools that may offer you an hourly rate ($6-$25) but then only for 1-2 hrs a day. There is little regulation of the industry so standards and conditions vary enormously.
You need to earn at least $20 a day in VTE to live at a fairly basic but still comfortable level.
It is cheaper in the regional areas but fewer opportunities.
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Weijingren13
1/8/2015 12:02 EST
cheers. i am also investigating Vietnam. So maybe I will contact you in the near future, if thats agreeable. I can also try to help with your China plans.
China is huge, so I am only really familiar with the southwest area. panda land. but if any questions arise, feel free to ask.
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Weijingren13
1/8/2015 12:06 EST
thanks for the info.
i am thinking i need to try and set something up first, then adventure my way there. Laos will happen, just gotta make some preparations.
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bluenz
1/8/2015 20:05 EST
Thks , I live in Central VN, but keep up to date with most things happening here. ( the laws constantly change ). Hopefully I won't need to go to China, still have to be careful what, and where you say/write certain things here, but the south of China is where I would go.
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Eketerina
1/11/2015 04:34 EST
Dear Phil:
I am currently in OZ and previosly taught in Thailand. I scored a well paid job in Vientiane via Skype interview. I leave in 2 weeks. Joba pay between$1200 and $200 per month. Rents are more than Thailand but you earn more than Thailand. However, food and everything else is cheaper. MOst schools pay 50% into USD and 50% Laos Kip. into a bank for you. There are also tutoring jobs and so foth. I suggest you try Panyathip School or Vientienne International School. If you make it let me know! Good Luck
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stumpy
1/11/2015 17:20 EST
Kiettisack International school, Australian International school are 2 others worth trying.
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