Lost, it's very inspiring to see someone who is willing to take a risk that can change their life. I know the economy sucks, and getting a job isn't an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. I hope you find what you're looking for. May I suggest paying around $500 and getting a TEFL certificate? This isn't really worth much in terms of educational value but employers across all countries require it in the ESL world nowadays. You can try applying to a gulf country and you will make more money there, then after saving up for a few months at least you can look at other options such as china, although you should stick with the public sector of education. Good luck.