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Help Needed - Stagnation Problem
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 12:54
by Silver_Owl
Good people of Heartland.....
I have decided it is time to do something other than moaning about my boring anti-social job. I can't deal with the dull people I have to speak to every day or the near-divorce causing shifts.
I went to the modernised Job Centre last week and ran a computer based skills and interests match on their system and up tops came teaching of some sorts.
Now I've always fancied doing something like this but never had the balls to make the break - BUT I have decided to do something about it instead of moaning. So, TEFL came up - which really appeals..teaching English to adults etc...
I don't want to just go into this blind and do the TEFL course - I would be interested in going down the teaching route and later specialising in that later.
Could anybody help me? Advise on where to start etc..would be most appreciated. PM's glady received.
Thanks guys.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 13:34
by Eva
Hello,
I can't really offer any help, but I send you my heartfelt best wishes for the change. And my congratulations for your energy to face a change, as it does take a lot of guts even if it's vital.
I've had to resign deliberately from my lethally boring job in a team of mobbing bitches and boss from hell simply to put myself under enough pressure in order to really look for something better. And I wish I already knew exactly what I should be looking for...
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 14:03
by Silver_Owl
Thanks for the words of encouragement
Eva.
And thanks to Mr. Bronson for the PM's.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 14:09
by Quiff Boy
i think ems and/or debaser might be able to give you a few pointers too
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 14:16
by Silver_Owl
Quiff Boy wrote:
i think ems and/or debaser might be able to give you a few pointers too
Yes - They both sprang to mind. I shall await their replies. Cheers Quiffy.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 14:31
by markfiend
More power to you mate. I'm still (with what seems like increasing futility) looking for something else myself.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 15:18
by James Blast
"Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English (British) way"
wish I had your guts Steve
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 16:29
by emilystrange
i are pm'd the dude
Re: Help Needed - Stagnation Problem
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 16:39
by 6FeetOver
Hom_Corleone wrote:Good people of Heartland.....
I have decided it is time to do something other than moaning about my boring anti-social job. I can't deal with the dull people I have to speak to every day or the near-divorce causing shifts.
I went to the modernised Job Centre last week and ran a computer based skills and interests match on their system and up tops came teaching of some sorts.
Now I've always fancied doing something like this but never had the balls to make the break - BUT I have decided to do something about it instead of moaning. So, TEFL came up - which really appeals..teaching English to adults etc...
I don't want to just go into this blind and do the TEFL course - I would be interested in going down the teaching route and later specialising in that later.
Could anybody help me? Advise on where to start etc..would be most appreciated. PM's glady received.
Thanks guys.
I might be right there with you, soon, man - TEFL's looking like one of my only options for being able to work in the EU legally, at this point.
Good luck, and lemme know how it goes!
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 16:53
by Dr. Moody
Thing about teacher training is to get them to pay you to train.....
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetraini ... ourse.aspx
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit.aspx
have you got a degree ? then they can fast track you onwards and upwards....
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 17:01
by 6FeetOver
James Blast wrote:"Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English (British) way"
wish I had your guts Steve
This part seems to encompass where I am at any given time:
"And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun"
*Sigh*
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 17:10
by James Blast
too true
Erika
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 18:48
by Izzy HaveMercy
Cool Hom!
All the best with this jump into fresh and clear water!
And you can start here, teaching proper English to the pikeys from Jocko Homo-land
i know pikeys are irish immigrants but i like the expression and i've seen 'snatch' just one too many times
IZ.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 18:52
by smiscandlon
Izzy HaveMercy wrote:i've seen 'snatch' just one too many times
*snigger*
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 19:18
by Izzy HaveMercy
smiscandlon wrote:Izzy HaveMercy wrote:i've seen 'snatch' just one too many times
*snigger*
Oh DO behave, you kick ASS for the LORD ffs!
IZ.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 19:40
by Spigel
Here is an interesting artical from The Guardian on TEFL courses.
Good Luck
http://education.guardian.co.uk/tefl/courses/
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 19:50
by Debaser
Wot he said.
Science teachers are in short supply....so they're giving 'Golden Hello's' of about £5000.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 19:58
by Obviousman
Can't offer any help but do want to wish you good luck
All the best
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 19:59
by emilystrange
fast track is for 2:1 degrees
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 21:17
by nowayjose
SINsister wrote:"And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun"
Happens to the best of us.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 21:28
by Silver_Owl
I'm not afraid anymore.
I'm not afraid - not at all.
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 21:44
by weebleswobble
Get It Right Up Them
Steve
All the best mate
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 21:51
by Silver_Owl
weebleswobble wrote:Get It Right Up Them
Steve
All the best mate
Cheers man.
I've said it before and I will no doubt say it again.....I
love the Heartland effect.....
Posted: 08 Oct 2007, 21:53
by Planet Dave
Blimey Steve, good form matey. Bestestestest of luck, and as previously said - massive credit to you for havin the kahunas to do something about 'the rut'.