Teaching English as a way into SG - Texas Style

[barney11]

I am actually a Market Data/ Business Analyst (11 years)- I have located several positions in SG however they have not wanted to hire an expat but rather a local. Great conversations with the hiring managers and recruiters. I am guessing the relocation expenses/visa ect. The plan is to get a job teaching English or business courses - perhaps learn a little mandarin and acquire a MDS position as I would then actually be in country.

I am 36, single with no dependents and well the state of things here in America are at this moment a sinking ship. I have realized this for quite some time but the actions of the government have cemented this now.

What do you think?

Anyone have a recommendation on teaching business/English courses??

Universities to hit up?

I call this going Jim Rogers.

Everyone here speaks English...so it's gonna be hard to find someone that wants you...because you have nothing unique to offer.

You are better off finding a normal job if you have a degree.

Or try the other Asian countries where English teachers are in demand...think Taiwan, China, Japan..etc

[Saint]

I am actually a Market Data/ Business Analyst (11 years)- I have located several positions in SG however they have not wanted to hire an expat but rather a local. Great conversations with the hiring managers and recruiters. I am guessing the relocation expenses/visa ect. The plan is to get a job teaching English or business courses - perhaps learn a little mandarin and acquire a MDS position as I would then actually be in country.

I am 36, single with no dependents and well the state of things here in America are at this moment a sinking ship. I have realized this for quite some time but the actions of the government have cemented this now.

What do you think?

Anyone have a recommendation on teaching business/English courses??

Universities to hit up?

I call this going Jim Rogers.

Everyone here speaks English...so it's gonna be hard to find someone that wants you...because you have nothing unique to offer.

You are better off finding a normal job if you have a degree.

Or try the other Asian countries where English teachers are in demand...think Taiwan, China, Japan..etc

No they don't all speak English here, my Grandmother doesn't for starts!

[SunWuKong]

No they don't all speak English here, my Grandmother doesn't for starts!

True, there are plenty of people in Singapore who can't speak English. The kicker is that they don't want to either.

[Saint]

No they don't all speak English here, my Grandmother doesn't for starts!

True, there are plenty of people in Singapore who can't speak English. The kicker is that they don't want to either.

And then there are the Yanks, Aussies..................

[econoMIC]

No they don't all speak English here, my Grandmother doesn't for starts!

True, there are plenty of people in Singapore who can't speak English. The kicker is that they don't want to either.

And then there are the Yanks, Aussies..................

LOL! And some Welsh people talking in a pre historic language!

[madura]

I have seen those teaching degrees – it takes 120 hours to get one

really?