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.

Good advice there.

I have been through this same crap once or twice in the past. In the eurozone the economy and employment situation is really bad. A tefl cert would be a definite I think,Thailand could be a good place to get her feet wet, as they always have tefl courses and jobs. For a gulf country unfortunately a BA degree would be a prerequisite, even better to have a masters degree.

I did as you said and worked in the gulf for two semesters, and saved enough to put cash aside to pay off debts, and come to China with (admittedly) limited cash and an open return ticket home.

GL to the op!