In response to Re: Major in College-Teaching Overseas - Teachers Discussion (Dr. Yanni Zack- ESL Teaching Tips and St)

Wow Rheno, your response opened my eyes. But I still want to do it. I have a couple of questions though. Did you find this to be the case in all the countries you taught in (students wanting to have fun and not work)? I have been to Japan and I didn't get the impression they even like to have fun! I have been teaching piano here in the US and I had a Korean student who was very dedicated to learning. I am not disagreeing with your assessment ( how could I?) but if I have even one or two students who are really dedicated to learning, I believe it makes it worth it.
I figure my first assignment may be Korea because immediately upon graduation I am going to have student loans that need to be paid. I've been to Thailand while in the Navy years ago and I would love to live there but I understand the pay isn't too good there. Perhaps after the loans are paid.
Clown college is out. I am not an entertainer unless they have a piano I could jam on. Having taught piano for the last 2 years, I have a teacher mindset and I know it is what I want to do. But like I said, if I have one or two students who really want to learn, I believe my efforts won't be wasted.

Stuart