declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
> Chris wrote:
>
> > I'll admit that I lurk and come out of the darkness whenever I am set
> > to come back for a long vist and posible return.
> >
> > Then I think about what to do for a living.Then realizing  I have zero
> > desire to teach English again so that return gets put back on the shelf.
> >
> > Chris
>
> I've never taught English, or anything else for that matter, which is
> probably best for all concerned. You obviously don't teach in your own
> country, so what do you do? Is there any particular reason why you
> couldn't obtain a work visa for something reflecting your skills and
> experience?

Speaking from my own experience, it ain't easy unless you're a
programmer/engineer or an executive. That changes somewhat when you're
in-country, but that's a hell of a risk and very expensive,
particularly the older and more tied-down we get.

John W.