u/BoringDreamGuy

I literally got 22 interviews and about 20 job offers 5 years ago (during COVID, maybe peak market). Now I feel like I'm at the bottom of the competition. Employers don't feel impressed with my CV as they used to.

I'm constantly reading about "terrible market atm" but why? Filipinos flooding the market? Declining interest in English? Miserable QoL in Western countries leading to migration and TEFL? All of the above?

Feel like I kinda stuffed mine by waffling off topic. Guess I'll find out in the next few days. What are my chances? B.Ed., teaching license, 15 years international experience, crap at interviews.

I searched on YouTube "Neo Geo yard sale", I can't find any videos of anyone ever finding an amazing deal. Have you ever bought a console or games from someone who didn't know their value?

You never think you'll end up there when you start in your 20s. What is it about the job that takes so many to that final destination? I'm here now, myself, so no shade.

Greetings to those who have arrived and those who are yet to.

I have an interview with TFETP coming up. At first, I was thinking I want Taipei, New Taipei or Kaohsiung. But I have been living abroad so long now, I think I want a dog, a car, a house and time spent by myself to study and self-development. Hiking on the weekends, beach walks with my dog. Solitude.

I know there will be no expat scene and I might really miss that. But nature, a dog and peace are calling me.

Has anyone lived rurally in Taiwan. I do have a tendency to idealize certain opportunities, so feel free to give me a wake up call. Would love to know anyone's experience.