bitofarambler

I still travel because learning about the world is fun(and cheap) and every time I'm in a new country it's no small measure of reassurance that most people are kind.

I graduated as a kid with 2 retirees in my psych classes who told me getting their degree was one of the most important, rewarding things they had ever done.

Also,, nowadays you can travel abroad in dozens of countries, take English-language courses and get accredited degrees in every field for very affordable tuition fees, as in 90% cheaper than the US.

While you're attending those schools, your cost of living will be dramatically lowered as well.

If anyone wants details, talk to me here or in Travel.

Hey, yup!

I've been traveling for 15 years in 30 countries and most people are very receptive to respectful American tourists, especially if you take an interest in the culture and learn the standard greeting. They love it if you like the food, which i am very good at!

Everyone asks where I'm from, and nobody is upset when I tell them the US.

In vietnam, they love it because they kicked our ass in the war.

That's great, let the notion simmer. I heard about teaching overseas multiple times before the right opportunity struck at the right time.

Teaching English is such a quick, comfortable route out of the US rat race, and travel is a wonderful way to build curiosity, respect and tolerance.

I worked with a 67 year old English teacher in Beijing, so with a teenage son, you're probably well within the comfortable age range for English teachers. With 2 billion English students, they aren't saying no to many native speakers.

You can always start with an hour or two a week on an online platform too, if traveling isn't in the cards right now.

Thanks for reaching out, someone else from the US I've been talking to just let me know twenty minutes ago they're moving to Portugal with their wife! I hope these posts stay useful, and I'll be here to offer advice and encouragement as long as I'm able.

If you or your teenager have any questions about travel now or later, let me know!

I was on CL looking for an N64 controller and this drunk guy posted an ad for an English teacher in Beijing in the for sale part of craigslist.

I thought that misplaced ad was funny, applied, got the job and flapped over to Beijing to teach.

Rocked. made more than in the states working less than half as much ($2500 USD/month for 9-20 teaching hours a week), cost of living was insignificant, great food, learned mandarin, started traveling and never stopped, and a lot more!

I'm building up Travel right now; it's good because it's all real travel stories and information.

Feel free to browse or post, any travel questions or discussions are welcome and you would be the first not-me posting!

ESL Teacher:

Only requirement: English speaker

Guaranteed job

Remote or in-person

$10-100 USD per hour

Travel the world if you want

Stay at home if you don't

Minimal to zero prep

Personally rewarding

As fun as you make it

Easy workday

Make your own schedule

20-30 hr average workweek

Respected occupation