Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Hi ladies :) I've been stalking this forum for quite some time, about 2 years, but never made an account. I've been a dancer for those past two years and counting. But, I was only a cam girl for about ... less than a month? On two different sites (streamate & mfc). I do have a question though, in specific. I've searched all of the threads pretty thoroughly and used the advanced search as well...
I would really like to get a job teaching English in a few years when I graduate, most specifically, in an Eastern European country. I've read that countries like Ukraine and whatnot generally aren't picky with who they hire for the fact that they are in such high demand. My father's friend acquired a job with little to no knowledge of the country or language, all he did was complete the TEFL and got offered a job through Englishfirst.
My friend got me into camming, and I did enjoy it, but for certain circumstances it was pretty difficult to do and did not continue. So, therefore, I worked on cam less than a month. I did file taxes with Streamate. I used a cover occupation on the form, NOT webcam girl or cam model, or anything like that...
I ask this question to anyone who does or has done ESL teaching abroad. While I 100% realize that here in the US, the idea of becoming a teacher with a past like camming even for such a short amount of time is absolutely ridiculous. Or any job like that, for this matter. How deep do you think the company will dig into my background check? (I planned on going through with the Englishfirst site). I would love to teach in a foreign country and I would just hate to be wasting my time, energy and money into paying $500+ for the TEFL certification, my degree and whatnot. Thank you :)
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
In my experience they dont check anything but criminal records and a valid passport and permission. But I am speaking for western Europe and not Eastern Europe but I would imagine its the same but even if they did you could look into taking on private clients or becoming a nanny to someone who wants their kids to learn English. The options are endless.
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Hi Skyhigh,
I have been camming and teaching English as a Foreign Language for over a year now,
I haven't had any problems and I am currently working in the UK and have done across southern Europe.:)
Hugs x
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
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Originally Posted by
DeepThoughts
In my experience they dont check anything but criminal records and a valid passport and permission. But I am speaking for western Europe and not Eastern Europe but I would imagine its the same but even if they did you could look into taking on private clients or becoming a nanny to someone who wants their kids to learn English. The options are endless.
Yeah, I actually talked to my parents about it this morning (they both know that I've cammed and dance) and they were pretty positive that I'll be fine. Even my dad said he doubts they will dig so far into my taxes and stuff. Western Europe is great, too : ) I just know Slavic languages already so it is my first choice
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
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Originally Posted by
Arwen25
Hi Skyhigh,
I have been camming and teaching English as a Foreign Language for over a year now,
I haven't had any problems and I am currently working in the UK and have done across southern Europe.:)
Hugs x
Hi! Thank you for your response. I appreciate it! Southern Europe as in which countries? My grandfather is from Italy, but has worked in Spain before as well.
I feel a lot better checking this! Surprised I was able to get responses from people with experience. :))
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Hi, no worries!
I have worked in both Spain and Italy (Italy for the longest) and I haven't had any issues at all, I have worked with both children and adults.
I actually prefer camming so only do a bit of part-time teaching now (in the UK). I used Tefl.com too, not sure if you've used that one yet.
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Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Anche Io! Dove tu lavaranda in Italia??
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
I did it as a Gap year, it's a great opportunity to travel and it's rewarding. I had to do a police check (just a standard one of your record, the camming wouldn't come up or be an issue). Good luck if you decide to go ahead with it :).
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
I've been working as a Teacher's Aide in a child care center since October of last year. I had to get fingerprinted and everything for this job. Nothing about my camming past has come up yet, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Lol.
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Good news!
A Milano e Napoli! :)
Re: Any ESL teachers? / question from former cam girl
Wow! All of you, thank you so much! Like I said, I wasn't expecting it. I do feel much better reading this. I definitely hope to go through with it. Real inspiring to hear that this type of job doesn't seem to be a huge issue. Like I said before, even my parents told me to stop worrying.
I guess you can say, I made myself just a little bit paranoid. :p
When you read so much about so many careers & jobs that can get screwed up by camming and whatnot, it's hard not to be paranoid. You know?