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Accidental Ajarn · 10-08-2008, 04:29 PM

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Hi Ant

I see you are still going and going and going.

Energizer bunny ain't got nothing on you

kingwilly · 10-08-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by good2bhappy

Is KW an English teacher or a teacher of English or another subject?

Nuffink to do wiv teachin engrish, thought that woulda been kinda obvious.

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Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Good old AA, at it again. Wondered how long it would take you to find another avenue to start with all the self-professed academic nonsense again. Answer: not long.

Quite ironic when you consider that is what he was accusing myself of doing .....

Skettios · 11-08-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

I still stand by my original comment although now I wouldn't do it under 1500 per hour...

parents perceive your worth by what you charge, so by all means go in cheap and demean yourself in front of them...

greatest concern though is the burn out factor and you're already aware of that...

privates are fraught with problems...no shows...late cancellations...no homework just to name a few...

whatever price you set make sure you get the money in advance...charge them in 10 hour blocks paid up front...

have a cancellation policy in place and stick to it...don't listen to their sob stories...

Personally, I now turn down all offers for private work but have done it in the past by dint of financial needs...

pity you're in Phuket as I'm looking for teachers to work with me on corporate contracts which I cannot do myself...paying 900 baht per hour...

Klongmaster, this sound quite good to me. If you need some assistance I'm in BKK and I'm pedigreed. Send me a PM.

The rest of you guys, flame on!

kingwilly · 14-08-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn

Right, Thailand is filled with people who can afford 30-50 dollar an hour for private lessens. I think you would have some trouble getting people in Japan or Korea to pay that much. I am sure there are a few busy exectuves and rich families wanting special treatment for their kiddies willing to pay that price, but I doubt the demand for courses at this level of expense would be great.

AA - I just found this on your forum....

looks like I was correct..

Nevermind, I aint looking for an apology.

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Originally Posted by Fortesque Smythe Brown

Probably the best way to self employment is to build a small network of private students.It does take tim and patience,however it works I have a friend who has done that and indeed he has made an extremely good living on his own for the last 6 years.

He averages 80,000 baht a month,yes he works weekends from 09-00 t0 16-00 hrs,he also has business clients he deals with in the evenings his days Monday to Friday are free from when he gets up until 17-00 hrs when his business classes begin.

I think that this proves it is possible to make a decent living without all the organisational structure that in essence is unproductive but as an employer you are paying for.

Build your network and it will provide you a good income this guy charges 1500 baht an hour for his business classes and I think 500 baht an hour for his weekend classes.

Hopefully this is of some help to you and indeeed proves that sometimes ''Small and personal service is better.

Accidental Ajarn · 14-08-2008, 04:00 PM

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"Build your network and it will provide you a good income this guy charges 1500 baht an hour for his business classes and I think 500 baht an hour for his weekend classes."

Classes, not private lessons. Yes, of course getting 1,500 an hour for a business CLASS is doable, but for a private (one-on-one lesson)?

DrAndy · 14-08-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skettios

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

I still stand by my original comment although now I wouldn't do it under 1500 per hour...

pity you're in Phuket as I'm looking for teachers to work with me on corporate contracts which I cannot do myself...paying 900 baht per hour...

Klongmaster, this sound quite good to me. If you need some assistance I'm in BKK and I'm pedigreed. Send me a PM.

The rest of you guys, flame on!

sounds good for him too!

kingwilly · 14-08-2008, 04:04 PM

I read it to say....... oh never mind.

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Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn

Yes, of course getting 1,500 an hour for a business CLASS is doable, but for a private (one-on-one lesson)?

OK, ok. you're right, I, and any of my colleagues was/were never able to charge 1000 baht per hour for students wanting tutoring, I obviously do not know what I am talking about, and I am just a dirty TEFLr earning 29,000 baht per month because it is not possible that anyone could possibly be more skilled or knowledgeable or even just plain luckier than yourself....

I was just trying to make everyone jealous, now you've succeeded in making me look stupid oh ever wise AA....

Accidental Ajarn · 15-08-2008, 03:41 PM

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It is nice we finally agree.

Skettios · 17-08-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

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Originally Posted by Skettios

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

I still stand by my original comment although now I wouldn't do it under 1500 per hour...

pity you're in Phuket as I'm looking for teachers to work with me on corporate contracts which I cannot do myself...paying 900 baht per hour...

Klongmaster, this sound quite good to me. If you need some assistance I'm in BKK and I'm pedigreed. Send me a PM.

The rest of you guys, flame on!

sounds good for him too!

Agreed, but I wouldn't work for 900 baht if I could find 1500 baht per hour classes for myself. So I guess you gotta start somewhere.

timwhiskey · 17-08-2008, 07:11 PM

Hi , I have read the posts on teaching English in Thailand with interest.

Like many middle aged guys , I have a dream of living in Thailand and supplementing my income by teaching English.I have two BA's , one in Internatonal Relations and History the other is in Poltics and History. I am currently sudying for a part-time Masters in Poltics.

I have visited Thailand 3 times in the last 2 years , I may have a Thai girl-friend (not a bar -girl - long boring story)

As to work background I have spent most of working life in the public sector in admin roles.

I am thinking of doing a TEFL course in London.

My question is how easy /diffult would I find a job teaching English ?.I would prefer motivated adults. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

17-08-2008, 07:11 PM	#70 (permalink)
timwhiskey Karon Beach Last Online: 26-01-2010 02:28 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Teaching English Hi , I have read the posts on teaching English in Thailand with interest. Like many middle aged guys , I have a dream of living in Thailand and supplementing my income by teaching English.I have two BA's , one in Internatonal Relations and History the other is in Poltics and History. I am currently sudying for a part-time Masters in Poltics. I have visited Thailand 3 times in the last 2 years , I may have a Thai girl-friend (not a bar -girl - long boring story) As to work background I have spent most of working life in the public sector in admin roles. I am thinking of doing a TEFL course in London. My question is how easy /diffult would I find a job teaching English ?.I would prefer motivated adults. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Accidental Ajarn Ban Phe Last Online: 12-09-2009 04:32 PM Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615	^ Hi Ant I see you are still going and going and going. Energizer bunny ain't got nothing on you

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Accidental Ajarn Ban Phe Last Online: 12-09-2009 04:32 PM Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615	^ "Build your network and it will provide you a good income this guy charges 1500 baht an hour for his business classes and I think 500 baht an hour for his weekend classes." Classes, not private lessons. Yes, of course getting 1,500 an hour for a business CLASS is doable, but for a private (one-on-one lesson)?

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Accidental Ajarn Ban Phe Last Online: 12-09-2009 04:32 PM Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615	^ It is nice we finally agree.

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