got a job offer to work ESL in Vietnam
the offered pay is 1300$ monthly after tax plus free housing (a room in a shared house, idk what quality is like yet) on a 1 year contract
in Bac Giang city
for anyone who works TEFL in Vietnam or Asia ca you tell me if this sounds like a good deal?
I'm worried about accepting but all my other offers have been similar or less than this.
I have a degree and TEFL cert but no experience and I'm applying online
>>1222323
depends on what you want, buddy
I am going to Vietnam in 2 months (have fixed small income), just gonna chill there
can you handle having no friends?
do you like noodles?
do you have yellow fever?
I surely do yes yes yes
>>1222332
the act of going do Vietnam isn't the issue
more the pay
I'm wary about accepting a 1 year contract for something like this
but idk if I'm just being greedy
>>1222323
pay is pretty good imo
>saving 800$+ a month
what happens if you break the contract?
I think you should evaluate the quality of your life during this year... more than the pay
>>1222353
if I break the contract I have to return them 1 month wages
Bac Giang is a nice city in a great area with lots of access to the nicer natural areas of Vietnam, but there are other jobs I see that pay 1500$ up to over 2000$ monthly
Honestly sounds like a fairly good deal. Decent enough pay, free housing, and an experience most other Americans won't be able to say they've had. I know you want to wait for something better, but take my word when I say that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
>>1222378
I'm talking with them tonight so I'll try to ask for clarification on things
If I can negotiate a housing credit instead of the free housing I'd take it.
I usually prefer to have my own place.