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Hello fellow expats,

I have worked in Thailand for a year and China for 3 teaching without a degree and unfortunately for me both of these countries have become a no go zone for those who lack an irrelevant qualification. Well at least nogo in terms of risk.

So my questions are: What is the current procedure for obtaining a long term visa in Cambodia (every little detail would be handy) and is there a job board I could visit to possibly interview for work from abroad (I understand that most work is found whilst in the country.).

I have done a fair bit of research but I am not willing to fly to Cambodia based on information which could be out of date or incorrect.

Thanks in advanced for all your inputs.

Oh and if i have missed a sticky post that has all those information I apologise. if there is please link me up .

jamie.jerome wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm unfortunately for me both of these countries have become a no go zone for those who lack an irrelevant qualification. Well at least nogo in terms of risk.

why is cambodia attractive to you? lacks vigour checks for qualifications for your for career choice?

jamie.jerome wrote:Hello fellow expats,

I have worked in Thailand for a year and China for 3 teaching without a degree and unfortunately for me both of these countries have become a no go zone for those who lack an irrelevant qualification. Well at least nogo in terms of risk.

So my questions are: What is the current procedure for obtaining a long term visa in Cambodia (every little detail would be handy) and is there a job board I could visit to possibly interview for work from abroad (I understand that most work is found whilst in the country.).

I have done a fair bit of research but I am not willing to fly to Cambodia based on information which could be out of date or incorrect.

Thanks in advanced for all your inputs.

Oh and if i have missed a sticky post that has all those information I apologise. if there is please link me up .

Rumour has it that teachers will soon be obliged to supply recent criminal record checks, so make sure that doesn't disqualify you.

It was also possible to teach in Thailand and China without degree ?

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jamie.jerome wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm...for those who lack an irrelevant qualification.

I believe even my brethren with a short-course CELTA or TEFL qualification would find that offensive, and have little desire to support your queries.

StroppyChops wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 11:53 pm

jamie.jerome wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm...for those who lack an irrelevant qualification.

I believe even my brethren with a short-course CELTA or TEFL qualification would find that offensive, and have little desire to support your queries.

I have a TEFL and have taught for over 4 years competently albeit with difficulty in the first year or so. But i have also worked with teachers who have degrees in IT and the such which has nothing to do with ones ability to teach English.

I apologise if my phrasing was offensive.

cannabistourist wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 10:32 pm It was also possible to teach in Thailand and China without degree ?

It is possible to teach without a degree in China but with the laws currently as they are and the likelyhood of them changing (Which they did frequently when I was there.) the risk for me makes it a nogo.

bolueeleh wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 8:31 pm

jamie.jerome wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm unfortunately for me both of these countries have become a no go zone for those who lack an irrelevant qualification. Well at least nogo in terms of risk.

why is cambodia attractive to you? lacks vigour checks for qualifications for your for career choice?

I am currently looking for work in Cambodia. Myanmar and Laos with Cambodia being a preference due to location honestly it seems from what I've seen a nice place to live.

If I would be able to find a job without too much of a struggle when I land and get a long term visa with my current lack of qualifications. I need somewhere where I can set up camp for a long period where I can live comfortably without the impending risk of no longer being able to stay due to visa laws changing.