Should I mention my online degree in my DTV application cover letter?

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@Andrew ***********

interesting how you've now deleted all your responses. To address your reply: I have been to Thailand 5 times over the last few years, and actually just got back from a trip to Bangkok a month ago where I did a little more on-the-ground research into living there...so I'm not sure why you assumed that I need to "take the trouble to visit"???!! Some people on here may move to a country they've never been to - please don't assume everyone is like that! Also, please don't give people misleading "expertise" (to use your sarcasm), when actually they may well be going down the correct route. And I haven't "just watched YouTube videos" 😅...more assumptions!! I have gained 2 accredited TEFL qualifications recently and am familiar with the process as a result of that. If I was naive and took what you originally posted as gospel, I'd have been in for a nasty surprise further down the line. Hence why you got a long reply. Maybe try helping, rather than getting defensive 🤷‍♀️? You clearly assumed I was clueless, and now you're assuming I've never visited Thailand 😅!! You could have responded in a polite adult manner, instead of writing "TLDR" (which you've also now deleted), but instead you're being uptight and unnecessarily rude - there's really no need. I know the industry is corrupt as you say, a lot of things are in Thailand (& other countries)..but formal applications, visas, work permits, etc legally require a degree. I don't fancy worming around loopholes. And an expat (one of many I speak to) who's lived in Bangkok for 9 years teaching in a school, is not a "gatekeeper" as you called it - that's real life, you plum 😅! I know dealing with the schools directly is better, but I can't afford to "wing it" once I get there. I will be a better teacher for it come the end of my degree, and have higher paying opportunities and slightly more security. The chances of landing a job without a degree are very slim and too much of a risk once I've put my life into 3 suitcases. If I decide to teach in another country (95% of which require a degree), then I will have that option too. I'm not saying it's a perfect dream-like career/industry nor that it's impossible to be a teacher withouta degree...but you can't land a legitimate ESL job with zero qualifications nowadays. 5-10+yrs ago maybe, but you and I both know it's not that easy anymore. I'm trying to opt for the most "peaceful" route possible 🙏 Trust me I wouldn't be doing a degree at my age if it was easier not to 😅! We could have had a mature conversation about this, rather than all your assumptions and attitude. I don't give people advice on things I don't know enough about because that isn't fair on them, hence coming on here to ask knowledgeable people about my DTV cover letter. If you were genuinely trying to help, rather than assuming I was clueless, then you could have worded your comment better, because unfortunately it came across differently. If on the other hand, you don't care...then I'm not sure why you're being uptight 🤷‍♀️ I am well aware writing online can be misconstrued, but if as you say you can't be bothered to read my reply, nor have a genuine exchange, then why bother continuing to make assumptions about me?? Have a nice day 🙏

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