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

[yacc11.livejournal.com]

I used to have a remote interview - it's so ordinary for me :)

[perycalypsis.livejournal.com]

is it kosher to send your personal data to abroad ?
some info about www.tlg.gov.ge site
person: David Tatishvili
address: Fanjikidze 1a
address: 0148
address: Tbilisi
address: GEORGIA
phone: +995577514111

[logofilka.livejournal.com]

You do not use Skype to to talk to your clients? I don't think the interview via laptop would be much different.

[nkhaba.livejournal.com]

Good luck with your interview tomorrow! Though I can't imagine what could go wrong and what they could not like about you :-) Unless you won't like them :-)

[juan-gandhi.livejournal.com]

Wow. Georgians are great people! And the country is very beautiful.

The only thing... be careful there. A lonely woman walking in the street is probably considered a legitimate prey there. Otherwise...

[qi-tronic.livejournal.com]

First I would ask what causes you to make such a turn.
Teaching English abroad is serious downshifting for a lawyer.
Usually such positions are for people for whom their native language is the only thing they know.

PS. And wear a T-shirt with Putin :)

[kremlin-curant.livejournal.com]

Good luck. Now you're about to become a real Peacetraveler.

[baby-rhino.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the interview!

[dima-pr.livejournal.com]

Have you ever thought about charity job as a lawyer inside the USA? I think you can contribute a lot. Many people there need help but can't afford it. You have highest incarceration rate as a nation at the entire planet. I think it should be plenty of work for the well-motivated lawyer. Regarding Georgia nothing special. A little bit worse compared to Russia but a little better compared to Azerbaijan. At my personal perception, Tbilisi is the worst city I've ever been to. Sorry Georgian, but it's true. Some of you are really friendly people but I value different stuff. If you have a choice choose Batumi. Batumi is the best there because of beaches. Regarding English learning, there are plenty qualified teachers starting from 4 $ per hour via Skype. You can easily hire them for a couple of dozen Georgian for a tiny fraction of your income. IMHO you undervalue your legal knowledge and experience. Sure you can work as English teacher, nurse or farmer worker. But what for?

[rollson.livejournal.com]

BTW
I have to warn you!

-Georgia - is a not a state with a Coca Cola Museum!
it is a different country!

[qui11.livejournal.com]

Hi, Peacetraveller, I might be not completely following the line, but why don't you want to consider teaching via Skype while staying home, doing your job and gradually, if you find it challenging, move to a place for a full-time employment.

Anyhow, good luck with the interview!

(Just to cheer you up - I was doing a lot of very personal matters via Skype, like taking sessions with a psychotherapist, a lot of educational courses and they were extremely successful, nothing's different from f2f )

[theodorexxx.livejournal.com]

It's a nice way not to pay your debts

[theodorexxx.livejournal.com]

Ha-ha, what do they think of themselves? Do they think Georgia is a paradise every American want to live in?

[popados.livejournal.com]

Teacher in Georgia?! Wow!!))

[pasha1980.livejournal.com]

I was in Georgia last summer. It's a beautiful country. I hope you will enjoy it.

[Александр Марков (from livejournal.com)]

Was it a snap decision like f#ck it im done i quit, where is my traveling kit? or you wanted to say bye to your career long before the readers found that out? Anyway, best of luck on your adventures! ;)

[nar-row.livejournal.com]

So, how are you doing, Shannon?

[alyonabul.livejournal.com]

Good luck!)) I am a teacher of English too, let's communicate)