| I teach English. I've worked at my current institution for almost 3 years. I do not have a "degree" of any type. I have my apprenticeship (4 years) & that's all. My other work experience is not proven by a qualification but only by experience. As a result, I can be employed as an electrical engineer in Australia.
But this is Thailand, where a piece of paper is worth much more than experience in a particular field.
I've just received a wage rise. I did not ask for this but my Thai colleagues seemed to think that I deserved it. I'm also the only "native English speaker" at my institution.
As for being Irish, I hope that your Irish accent is not strong. My recollection of an Irishman, with whom I worked, is like this;
Irishman: "Can you go to Taunton Street & do blah blah blah?" (This is what I "heard".)
I went to Taunton Street & was greeted with, "No. We never called you."
Upon further investigation, I discovered that the correct street was Thornton Street & not Taunton Street. It just so happens that there are 2 streets in Revesby (Sydney) with both of these names. The Irishman's pronunciation was the problem.
Summary.
If your Irish accent is strong, please do not teach Thai students.
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Oh for fucks sake! Get a life & stop trying to fuck mine up! |