On 7/2/03 0:58, in article 9EtMa.797$GF2.1011158@twister.nyc.rr.com,
"Display Name" <mmiklas@nyc.rr.com> wrote:

> Considering teaching english in Japan, currently living in NYC. Reading a
> lot of good things about AEON (at least compared to other eikaiwa) and I've
> also seen one excellent post for ECC. my goals - learn to teach english,
> DEFINITELY learn japanese, have the flexibility to socialize w/whomever i
> please as i hear plenty about stipulations in some teaching contracts where
> you can't interact w/ students, sample some martial arts & continue
> expanding photography interest. Am I unrealistic in hoping that I can
> EVENTUALLY (I'm sure getting settled takes a few months) get my arms around
> the whole day-to-day of teaching english there to the pt. of being able to
> pursue most or all of these things?
> 
> Any updated advice (everything I see is from 2002 or earlier) on who's best
> to apply to here and now, what to expect, etcetera
> oh and my stats: 30y.o. white guy, no TEFL training but a BA in English.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt

You are already fully qualified to teach at a Japanese eikaiwa. You'll have
no problem finding a job and pursuing your interests.