Update on teaching abroad

[peacetraveler22]

Some of you have written to ask about my plans to teach English abroad, which I discussed in this post. I was invited for a Skype interview tomorrow, and will let you know what transpires. This is my first interview via the laptop, and it seems strange to me but it's the only option when you're trying to recruit candidates from the other side of the globe, at least for the initial screening interview.

I have no idea what questions they will ask, but it's just an introductory session to learn more about the "Teach & Learn with Georgia" program, what they expect from me, and where I may be placed (in Tbilisi or some remote village). They will discover more about my qualifications, life goals and personality in the process...it's like a date almost, to see if we are compatible. :)

This will be my first time speaking with native Georgians, so let's see what happens. Already there were some challenges in the application process. Email addresses and forms on the official websites of The Georgian Ministry of Education and Science did not work, causing frustration and inefficiency with sending documents and applications, etc. Maybe this is done on purpose, to prepare potential teachers for the challenges they might face if they move to the country.

It's a huge life decision, but it seems the opportunity is one step closer, if I choose to seize it. Lots of balls in the air to try to juggle and balance. Stay tuned...:)

Comments

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

How old are you? Perhaps you're used to be living in the virtual world and communicating mostly this way if you're younger. I do not like it, and it can never replace human contact where you can touch an arm, more easily read body signals and vibes, etc. This job switch is not about teaching English, it's about having a different experience, and living in another country for a short period of time...this has always been one of my life goals.

[qui11.livejournal.com]

I am 43 and, yes, I don't feel much difference in virtual and f2f communication if you don't meen too close contact like girlfriend/boyfriend, mother/child when physical part is very essential. I've never experienced regret or any sort of misunderstanding when meeting f2f after virtual connection . Naturally it doesn't mean you'll have to percept the same)
But still again, sorry to be such an ass, I think if a person's considering a job switch specially if he/she is 30+, one should think of the essence of a job and love it pretty much to start a new life with a new job. There should be something you can't but do to take such a challenge, I think)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I also am 43, and being a lawyer is already my third career in life. I am not hesitant to switch to a fourth if the right opportunity presents itself. :) I'm single, no children, lots of freedom, fewer responsibilities...why not try something new? :)

[qui11.livejournal.com]

Yes, you are right, sure! Why not! Good luck and keep us updated (if you wish))!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :))

[morang.livejournal.com]

>where you can touch an arm
and get sued for harrassment!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

You will not be sued for sexual harassment for touching any woman's arm in normal social situations. Why do you think otherwise? Sexual harassment laws are meant to protect the work place environment, not dating or other social situations.