Mastering the English language is a huge priority to the people of Hong Kong. As the business world continues to progress, so does the need for international communication skills. To keep up with rapid progress Hong Kong stresses English education and learning for everyone from childhood on up.
Yes it is and in many different fields of teaching as well. One of the main reasons that there are always teaching jobs going is the turnover of staff here. Teachers come and go in Hong Kong - linger for a while and move on - some people come for a year or two to earn their money and then move on to another part of the world or another job.
Teaching English in the Kong is perfect for pursuing a lifestyle of travel in fact, as through teaching in Hong Kong you can get really good wages and decent holidays so you can travel around the world. Also one of my favourite aspects to living in Hong Kong is that it sits on the China border. I love going backpacking to random remote parts of China to explore on my days and weekends off!
How much money can you earn?
The next step is to get TEFL certification. While this isn't a strict requirement it is a good idea as it brings with it a wider variety of job options. Another benefit is that the pay rate for those who have TEFL certification is noticeably higher. This certification basically teaches you how to handle a classroom.
All in all the rate of pay is good in Hong Kong and if you don't live in an expensive pad (as I never do) and eat out all the time, you can save a lot of money in Hong Kong, as I have done over a 3 year period - you can eat out for about $3 US every night if you stay local!
Is there Any Job Stress?
I would have to say that the Job Stress level for Native English Teachers in Hong Kong is low. This is opposite to local teachers and workers however - for some bizarre reason they like to work long hours and often become slaves to their companies and wages. Please note - this is only for those who are easily led and fall into that trap. When the clock strikes 5pm, I leave work every night (as I believe everyone should) and go back to my own lifestyle of travelling and writing, which I love!
If you have made the decision to teach English in Hong Kong, along with your excitement, prepare yourself for a sometimes difficult but very rewarding experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself so fully in another culture will be an enlightening experience that may very well change your life.
Yes it is and in many different fields of teaching as well. One of the main reasons that there are always teaching jobs going is the turnover of staff here. Teachers come and go in Hong Kong - linger for a while and move on - some people come for a year or two to earn their money and then move on to another part of the world or another job.
Teaching English in the Kong is perfect for pursuing a lifestyle of travel in fact, as through teaching in Hong Kong you can get really good wages and decent holidays so you can travel around the world. Also one of my favourite aspects to living in Hong Kong is that it sits on the China border. I love going backpacking to random remote parts of China to explore on my days and weekends off!
How much money can you earn?
The next step is to get TEFL certification. While this isn't a strict requirement it is a good idea as it brings with it a wider variety of job options. Another benefit is that the pay rate for those who have TEFL certification is noticeably higher. This certification basically teaches you how to handle a classroom.
All in all the rate of pay is good in Hong Kong and if you don't live in an expensive pad (as I never do) and eat out all the time, you can save a lot of money in Hong Kong, as I have done over a 3 year period - you can eat out for about $3 US every night if you stay local!
Is there Any Job Stress?
I would have to say that the Job Stress level for Native English Teachers in Hong Kong is low. This is opposite to local teachers and workers however - for some bizarre reason they like to work long hours and often become slaves to their companies and wages. Please note - this is only for those who are easily led and fall into that trap. When the clock strikes 5pm, I leave work every night (as I believe everyone should) and go back to my own lifestyle of travelling and writing, which I love!
If you have made the decision to teach English in Hong Kong, along with your excitement, prepare yourself for a sometimes difficult but very rewarding experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself so fully in another culture will be an enlightening experience that may very well change your life.
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