employment chances, no degree, non native
Posted: 18 Feb 2010, 16:08
I am seriously considering teachin english in Asia to start with but after reading all the different posts I realise my chances of getting employed are narrowed down by the following factors:
1) I hold no degree
2) My english is fluent but I don't consider myself as a native speaker, even though i do have a british passport
3) I have no teaching experience.
I can't really do much about 1) being 32 and having to pay bills I can't afford spending 4 years with almost no income only to get a degree.
I guess 2) is not such a problem for finding a job but would I lose credibility among other native teachers?
number 3) is the reason why I post this message, I want to start by taking an online TEFL course to get a taste of it, then going on site for serious training and teaching experience with real students.
Now, given my situation I would greatly appreciate some feedback or comments on this forum. Is it worth trying? Or will I most likely have serious limited options when looking for a job?
Thanks in advance
John
1) I hold no degree
2) My english is fluent but I don't consider myself as a native speaker, even though i do have a british passport
3) I have no teaching experience.
I can't really do much about 1) being 32 and having to pay bills I can't afford spending 4 years with almost no income only to get a degree.
I guess 2) is not such a problem for finding a job but would I lose credibility among other native teachers?
number 3) is the reason why I post this message, I want to start by taking an online TEFL course to get a taste of it, then going on site for serious training and teaching experience with real students.
Now, given my situation I would greatly appreciate some feedback or comments on this forum. Is it worth trying? Or will I most likely have serious limited options when looking for a job?
Thanks in advance
John