Reading Reddit and what do the Elders say? What of the ESL industry, its career progression, and WTF you’re supposed to do in it? What happens to the long-timers?
Should I get an MA in TESOL? TEFL? Whatever? That would move me into administration, this is something I was looking at with the DELTA a few years back. I know people who the full suite of DELTA Modules completed, and they’re still working the same job and not seeing their pay increase.
There’s no way around it: I think this is it for ESL.
You know what’s really odd - the fact that I’m facing the end of a contract, semester and visa all at once. You’d think I’d feel some sort of closure?!
The next six months… what about my workouts?!
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:28 Current Life Situation and Challenges
02:04 Podcasting Journey and Reflections
07:17 Future Plans and Financial Considerations
16:30 Thoughts on ESL Career and Upskilling
22:03 Reflecting on the Delta Experience
22:29 Challenges of Teaching in China
24:07 The Value of Upskilling
25:32 Starting a YouTube Channel
27:50 Career Reflections and Future Plans
32:12 Personal Life and Decisions
34:33 Considering New Adventures
38:35 Concluding Thoughts
