Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

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I have a degree and worked for many years in software sales. I decided to move to Europe and want to teach English but have found it difficult to find work in Berlin. I have a TEFL certification but my only background professionally is in the IT sales arena. My desire is to work with children but the rules are too strict in Germany. Is this any different in Poland? Are there any cities where I might find more work in Poland with my limited teaching experience? I am also American so I may need advice about getting a permit in Poland. Thanks in advance for any feedback about teaching in Poland.

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Thanks. I could not sent a PM since I have not posted another message yet. I have heard that Krakow is expensive and just as competitive as Berlin. I will probably move to Warsaw since there is at least one American school present.

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Which cities would you suggest? I have heard the competition is bad in most cities. Unfortunately I have spent months trying to find work in Berlin. I do not want to encounter the same situation. Thanks for the feedback.

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I am not looking for Paris. I lived there for a year and it's not a great place. My preference is to live where I can get around without a car. I am planning to stay in Europe for a few more months and then assess whether I should take advantage of the market in Asia.

My goal is to be able to settle somewhere and spend my time teaching as well as making pastries. Perhaps making money from both ventures. Thanks for the suggestions.

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I do not have plans to sell anything in the near future. My intention is to continue to be able to make things in my own kitchen.

My talent needs much more development before I try to market it anywhere.

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I do not have CELTA but I think that my IT sales background will be useful if I stick with teaching business English.
I met someone here who has zero experience in sales but is teaching a course in sales and marketing.

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I am not relying on this person for advice but find it sad that this person is teaching a subject with zero knowledge.
But that is why I am also considering possible jobs at start-ups in Berlin that utilize my business background.

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I did get "proper training" already and I do not think that a CELTA will enhance my resume. I also take great pride in my work which seems to be rare among language teachers.

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TEFL training in Toulouse.


I'm not blind and the reason that I chose Berlin is because it is the start-up capital of Europe. This makes it an ideal place where I can teach business classes. I have a resume that proves that I have talent in that arena already. The CELTA is not nearly as valuable as the experience that I already possess.

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I have lived in Europe for 18 months and came here to visit. I do not read fashion magazines and have other interests. I enjoy Berlin because the quality of life. But your pathetic assumption is sad, really.

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Yes. I also spent time in pastry school and plan to work in both areas eventually. I'm not sure why you think this is any of your

concern.

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I actually wanted to avoid cities like Berlin but I came here and loved it. But the opportunities in the start-up community are limited.
Many of the companies should probably not get funding. I need experience teaching before I invest more in education. I will probably look for a job in South Korea. I actually prefer teaching children therefore a CELTA will not help. I need both experience and a full teaching certification to get that type of job.

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I like your idea but I actually make French pastries. Unfortunately I would lose money in that scenario but I do think that people who want to learn how to cook as well as improve their English might be willing to pay. I only bake for friends since legally you need a separate kitchen if you want to sell baked goods. ;)

[quote=thetenminuteman]If you have the resume that proves it, why did you head to Berlin, a city with massive debts, rapidly rising rents and no real business culture except what the federal Government has? Start ups are start ups, they don't have money to waste on business English classes, they need every cent they have.

No real business culture? That sounds very much like what I hear from people who live in Munich. The start-up market will continue to mature and while some people think that this city is full of lazy artists, I know that is not true. There are people who come to this city to make their mark and reinvent themselves. You seem to know nothing about the start-up world or Berlin. I never said that I planned to teach English at a start-up. You seem to make too many assumptions and then respond based on those faulty ideas.

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The guy who ran that course in Paris now has a school in Toulouse. I have a job offer that will utilize my business and teaching training!

I am excited. I will see where this leads.

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No, I left France and croissants are easy to find in France already. But finding good ones in Berlin is impossible. The bread here is factory made and expensive. My interest is in something that I can create in a small home kitchen. But I will probably start making my own bread. The supplies are difficult to find but there are online shops. ;)


I asked for advice about work opportunities. The other poster made an assumption that I remained in the Schengen zone but that is not the case at all. I arrived with a one year student visa and have left to keep my status legal. I am smart enough to follow the rules.