@Terary *********

$500-600 for a condo on the beach?! I’m not signing anything until I get there, but from what I see online that’s really reasonable. The 2bdrm’s I’m talking about were in Thalang area- and probably not the most desirable area there.

@Kool ******

thank you! Yes, I’ve been looking at Ajarn, I’ve seen quite a few listings. Not all really high paying, but again, I’m willing to take what I get to get started. And yes! I’ve seen that tuition for my daughter will be about $1000-$800-$800 per year (that’s not the most expensive int’l school obviously, and that’s without a discount if I can bring her where I work). I DO have some social security income (I’m a widow), it’s not a lot, but it’s enough to keep us afloat if I have a low paying job that first year. Am I correct in seeing these 2 bdrm apartments for like $300/mo.?!

@Christine ******

ah! Good to know. Darn it. Looks like he’ll be living on Mom’s dime 🙄 lol.

@Mel *****

already done! And that’s actually where I saw that there are occasional jobs throughout the year. Especially if I’m not ‘stuck’ in a specific city. But thank you for the advice! I’m all ears for advice right now!

@Terary *********

thanks for all that info! And really??… don’t recognize MO as a state?! 😂 I mean, I’m actually from Iowa if that helps any, lol! And I’m 43. But good to note about the age. Can I ask why?… I FEEL like retirement is forever away, ugghh

@Luigi **********

I looked at all those! I have to say, I was amazed at some of the campuses 👀! I’d REALLY like for my daughter to attend the Finnish school- love their teaching model. However I’d feel a lot more comfortable with her being in the same building as me. At least the first year there. Are you living in Phuket?! So many questions for you! If you don’t mind taking the time to educate a hopeless Midwestern American please DM me!

@Christine ******

This is what I thought, but after reading a lot more, it seems that lots of schools WILL interview if I’m there and have the documentation/certification they need. Also, I do have income that we can live on till I start work. Am I completely wrong?? Are there not openings throughout the year if I’m flexible about where I’m going, and willing to work as an assistant etc.? Bc that’s even possible here in the states.

And ya, I read that looking at places in person is pretty much essential- especially with kids in tow.

@Steve ******

so for me, the fact that so many speak English actual hurts my job prospects. That may be why better teaching jobs (bigger international schools) seem more plentiful in Thailand 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Mel *****

that’s the plan! Bc I hold a degree in Ed., not just any Bach. degree and then a TEFL course, I believe I have a pretty good shot at a job at at least a tier 2 int’l school. But I’m willing to take what I get at first. I can always strive to do a really good job and then apply for a new/better school after that 🤷🏼‍♀️ Honestly, the job is a means to an end (of course I care about my students and will always do my best), and I’m moving bc I’m not getting any younger and I want to! Also, what an adventure, and what valuable life experience, this will be for my children! (My 19 yo son is also going to accompany me -he’s an MMA fighter and wants to study Muay Thai with the best for a year. If he can land a good job at a reputable gym, he may stay too!

@Steve ******

I did look into it, but I’ll be coming with my six yr old daughter who’ll be starting 1st grade, and from what I gather (only internet search’s and forums like this), Thailand has more and better, international and bi-lingual schools.