8 TOT'S (Taiwan On The Job Tips)- Just for You
By Marcus Denton Warning - I have been in Taiwan less than one year. I understand I don't know shit yet. That is why taking the contents of this article seriously may cause serious brain defects. 1. Don't Take The Job Before You Get to Taiwan - I learned my lesson on this one the HARD way. You have to remember if an employer can't find a teacher in the country, it is normally a HUGE red flag. Their co-teachers and managers probably have shitty English at best if they can't even talk to somebody walking through the door looking for a job. Demand at least 2-3 solid references from current foreign teachers if you even consider doing this. Hold your ground on this also. The reason to hold strong, is that the school will probably give what sounds like a valid excuse why they don't have a reference for you. WARNING !! 2. Being a great Uncle doesn't make you a great teacher - So, your brother calls on you for an emergency babysitting role with ...