Bent Out of Shape
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I'm seriously considering this option right now to the point of having logo, intro video cut and a few episodes laid out. In my efforts to try and understand how soon one can expect to generate enough of an income to live in SEA, I came to the conclusion in a best case scenario it would take me a year. The time frame would vary person to person of course, but, well, I think video making would have to be something you really enjoy doing to start, and you'd need a little financial cushion to see you through.Username Taken wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 6:18 pm You could work online. Then you could be anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.
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Outside of English teaching, I think the job market is pretty rough for expats. Not that you couldn't get hired but the wages would be pretty poor. There are certainly exceptions but those positions are highly sought after.
I would look at MNC's and NGO's, after checking out the online teaching option. Sounds like online teaching can even lead to better compensation relative to what these local schools provide, try it out and tell the school to stuff it.
I would look at MNC's and NGO's, after checking out the online teaching option. Sounds like online teaching can even lead to better compensation relative to what these local schools provide, try it out and tell the school to stuff it.
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I know people who work in all kinds of fields. Don't limit yourself as others have said. Also, keep up the positive vibes. A lot of people are hurting because of this, so you're not alone. Just tighten the belt (monetarily speaking) and be creative/fluid.
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Making money at any of the above (outside teaching online or as an IT consultant if u have good contacts) could take years to get to the point ur making enough to live on.Username Taken wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 6:18 pm You could work online. Then you could be anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.
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I've been doing affiliate marketing since 99, ( from being an affiliate to a consultant to designing affiliate programs-i bult the first agoda affiliate program-) in the early 2000, it was easy as an affiliate, (with the right products ) to make a couple of grand a week but now......
same goes for you tuber's , "Influencer's' " Bloggers and such
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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All great tips, thanks everyone.
I'm familiar with how to exponentially increase your youtube subscribers with almost no videos/content. But your video content has to get lots of views to hit their algorithm to make money. It is difficult to do unless you have a truly unique situation. I was helping a friend launch his youtube channel and he moved above Tiger bar on 136 to record 24/7 off his balcony and we were going to interview bar girls. 3 days later the bars shut down due to coronavirus, bad luck.
I know I'm not limited to just teaching, but I'm not sure what fields would be open to someone who can hardly speak any Khmer.
I believe online teaching is flooded currently but I'll be on the hunt tomorrow.
thanks
I'm familiar with how to exponentially increase your youtube subscribers with almost no videos/content. But your video content has to get lots of views to hit their algorithm to make money. It is difficult to do unless you have a truly unique situation. I was helping a friend launch his youtube channel and he moved above Tiger bar on 136 to record 24/7 off his balcony and we were going to interview bar girls. 3 days later the bars shut down due to coronavirus, bad luck.
I know I'm not limited to just teaching, but I'm not sure what fields would be open to someone who can hardly speak any Khmer.
I believe online teaching is flooded currently but I'll be on the hunt tomorrow.
I tried to message you for more info but I think you have disabled that feature? I was curious to learn more info from you. If these were random companies you submitted your CV to? Your good results were in Cambodia?Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 5:27 pm I've had the good experience of submitting a cv to companies that I looked at, but who were not advertising anything for myself, being called to interview and having a role created for me.
Google, glassdoor and a number of agencies in PP should be starting points.
thanks
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Re: Bent Out of Shape
There is a bar named Tiger bar 136?
LMAO
Gonna have to check it out.
LMAO
Gonna have to check it out.
Re: Bent Out of Shape
managment, ok if your khmer is goodRavensnest wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 2:35 pm What types of jobs are available here to foreigners besides teaching that pay well?
I have an excellent CV. Skills ranging from management, IT, sales, and Teaching. I'm currently a licensed (in the US) CnP insurance agent (useless here). Never arrested, etc.
forget IT unless you have very advanced skills
companies get locals with adequate skills to do your job for less than half of what youd ask
sales, try real estate IF you can speak khmer and chinese
teaching depends on your degree and subject but quiet now
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And you expat teachers are just accepting all this without challenge?Ravensnest wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 2:35 pm Last month, on our actual payday, my school announced we were not getting paid our normal salary. Only 50% and you are not getting paid today. It will be in 3 days.
Today again is our payday, they announce we are not getting 50%. It's only 40% of our Salary. Oh- and you will get it tomorrow. No apology, no explanation, nothing. The pay period closed almost 2 weeks ago and yet they gave no advanced notification or anything.
You feel you have no rights, no power?
Astonishingly docility. Astonishing lack of professional responsibility - to yourselves.
No wonder this has happened.
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