Comments on: The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Taiwan https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/teaching-english-in-taiwan/ Travel Better, Cheaper, Longer Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:21:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Josh https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/teaching-english-in-taiwan/#comment-1764292 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:46:08 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=198947#comment-1764292 Interesting article but I have a question: When you say “clean criminal background” does that mean I have to complete a background check on my own before applying (such as getting an FBI background check done) or will the employer assist me with this during the hiring process?

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By: Mike https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/teaching-english-in-taiwan/#comment-1567874 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:21:42 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=198947#comment-1567874 In reply to Tony.

The level of English grammar used by some “English Teachers” on these websites and forums never ceases to amaze me.

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By: Tony https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/teaching-english-in-taiwan/#comment-1563930 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:38:14 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=198947#comment-1563930 Good summary. I would disagree on the “relative straight foward” visa process. It maybe that, but it’s also complicated and stressful. I’ve taught English in Asia and it’s not a walk in the park. As a foreigner, Asian countries don’t have you as their first priority. Your paperwork might take a little longer.

Also, if it’s your first time then it’s going to be stressful. You could be bounce back and forth through many government and school buildings before you get your work permit. Some countries you have to do a border run to the neighboring country or fly out and in of the country because the schools take a long time to process your work permit. This is what they don’t tell you in travel and teaching english overseas blog. I learn the hardway.

Teaching english overseas isn’t forever one. It’s a lot of fun and great cultural and learning experience. But there’s also a lot of negatives that travel bloggers don’t write about (bureaucracy, bad management, bad schools, and others things.) Do your research well before you buy that plane ticket.

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