The right location for teaching English overseas
If you are thinking about teaching English overseas then there are a number of considerations to take into account. Firstly, will you enjoy living in the country? What makes a wonderful holiday destination can be a totally different experience to living there full-time. For many westerners it can be hard adapting to life in a developing country. Things you commonly take for granted simply may not exist. Essentials like transport are likely to be below the standards you are used to. Most teachers work in cities. These are often the least attractive parts of the country. They can be dangerous and dirty.
The availability of teaching jobs is an essential factor. There is absolutely no point going to a place abroad where you spend months looking for work only to run out of funds and have to return home. The more opportunities for work there are the better you chance of finding a really good job. Bear in mind that teaching English overseas is all about finding the right job which you will enjoying doing on a daily basis. Research the location and the likelihood of getting work quickly beforehand.
Nobody teaches English overseas to get rich but earning a decent salary can make all the difference. It enables you to travel, socialize and do the things you went there for. You should at least be able to afford reasonable housing and transport. In cities like Tokyo rent is going to be high so few actually live in the center. Therefore factor in long commuting times and higher transport costs.
