English teacher....no spring chicken

Phillip · Mar 2, 2006, 17:07

Hi all
I am a 45 y/o who would like to teach English for the first time in Japan, is there anybody else here of a similar age who is doing the same thing who could offer some advise on where to look for work, or perhaps tell me what experiences they've had?
Many thanks.

**Pachipro** · Mar 3, 2006, 01:32

You might want to try here for an overview of job opportunities.

Although I believe there is still age discrimination in Japan concerning teachers, it will not be impossible for you to find decent employment if your are really serious. You may have to look a little harder that's all.

Maybe some of the other regulars here who are living in Japan could give you more up to date advice. And read around the forums as there are many differing views on teaching English

Good luck.

Phillip · Mar 8, 2006, 17:09

Thank you for the info Pachipro (sorry for my late reply). After reading some of the other posts on this forum it makes me wonder what to expect.....no pain, no gain!!

All the best.

Phil

nice gaijin · Mar 8, 2006, 17:35

Would you be doing this for the money or for the experience? If it's for the former, it might not be a very good idea.

Phillip · Mar 9, 2006, 16:45

Hi nice gaijin,

Neither of those is my motivation. I've read that the money has decreased for teachers over the last few years so I take your point.

nice gaijin · Mar 9, 2006, 17:05

neither? might I ask what your motivation is, then?

Mar 2, 2006, 17:07	#1
Phillip Phillip Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: UK Resident, Living in South London Posts: 15	English teacher....no spring chicken Hi all I am a 45 y/o who would like to teach English for the first time in Japan, is there anybody else here of a similar age who is doing the same thing who could offer some advise on where to look for work, or perhaps tell me what experiences they've had? Many thanks. __________________ 壁に耳あり、障子に目あり

Mar 3, 2006, 01:32	#2
Pachipro JREF Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 19, 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 1,630 Blog Entries: 3	You might want to try here for an overview of job opportunities. Although I believe there is still age discrimination in Japan concerning teachers, it will not be impossible for you to find decent employment if your are really serious. You may have to look a little harder that's all. Maybe some of the other regulars here who are living in Japan could give you more up to date advice. And read around the forums as there are many differing views on teaching English Good luck. __________________ Do What You Love And You'll Never Work Another Day In Your Life! KIVA: Give a Hand Up Instead of a Handout

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Mar 8, 2006, 17:09	#3
Phillip Phillip Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: UK Resident, Living in South London Posts: 15	Thank you for the info Pachipro (sorry for my late reply). After reading some of the other posts on this forum it makes me wonder what to expect.....no pain, no gain!! All the best. Phil

Mar 8, 2006, 17:35	#4
nice gaijin Resident Realist Join Date: Aug 8, 2005 Posts: 3,686	Would you be doing this for the money or for the experience? If it's for the former, it might not be a very good idea.

Mar 9, 2006, 16:45	#5
Phillip Phillip Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: UK Resident, Living in South London Posts: 15	Hi nice gaijin, Neither of those is my motivation. I've read that the money has decreased for teachers over the last few years so I take your point.

Mar 9, 2006, 17:05	#6
nice gaijin Resident Realist Join Date: Aug 8, 2005 Posts: 3,686	neither? might I ask what your motivation is, then?