New Members brinewteryy Posted June 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM New Members Report Posted June 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM Hello, Any help anyone can offer would be very helpful. I have two competing offers in China. One is at a college teaching English as a second language. The second is an IB school. The IB school pays roughly twice as much as the college. I want to try and eventually teach in Hong Kong or Macao as an ESL teacher. Will I be better positioned in 2 years to apply to public schools in Hong Kong or Macao or the NET program with 2 years of ESL instruction under my belt? I have a CELTA as well as other teaching experience and qualifications. I also plan to get a PGCE, so I will also be able to apply to private schools in Hong Kong or Macao that offer IB curriculum. What would you all advise I do? Money in the short run is good, but I’m wondering if taking less money and the ESL experience is worth the sacrifice. I will make the money back if I get a position in Hong Kong or Macao. Thanks. Quote
Apoc Posted June 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM Report Posted June 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM I know nothing about teaching but I'd choose the one with 2x pay without hesitation. Plans/situations can change in 2 years. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 1 Quote
zhouhaochen Posted July 8, 2025 at 02:24 AM Report Posted July 8, 2025 at 02:24 AM I also dont know anything about teaching, but international school teachers earn a lot more money than English language teachers (not just in China). So even in Hong Kong or Macao, finding a job as an international school teacher might be possible. Otherwise English I guess is always still an option? I know a lot of English teachers who want to start teaching at international schools. I have never met an international school teacher who was aspiring to become an English teacher again. Quote
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