Medellin - Teaching English and/or Private English Tutor

Allen Parker says on Oct 1, 2008, 05:48:

Hello
I am in medelin now,and have extra bedroom.Maybe we could talk more later.I will PM you on how to contact me

parker13

0 funny, 0 helpful.

rocinante says on Oct 1, 2008, 07:35:

We are going to be seeing a great deal of this.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Saltador says on Oct 1, 2008, 07:37:

Yep. All part of the gringo invasion. I'm sure we'll see thousands of these posts.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

rocinante says on Oct 1, 2008, 07:52:

We used to get less than one a month. Now it's like two a week. The problem is that this information is searchable here. No need to keep rehashing it.

Bottom line is with 13% unemployment in a country riddled with qualified workers living in poverty what are the chance that Colombia allows rich Europeans and Americans to just take jobs down here?

An American can't even go to Spain or Italy and get a job. A realestate firm in Colombia is going to hire a foreigner who can't speak Spanish and just give him a job because he wears a blazer when there are more qualified experienced Colombian professionals driving taxis?

If pigs fly and this ever happens are you willing to work for $300-$500 a month and live like Colombians live?

"NO penthouse for you!"

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

0 funny, 0 helpful.

bigtexas1974 says on Oct 1, 2008, 09:28:

Sydney....please contact me ASAP.

"Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman."

0 funny, 0 helpful.

bigtexas1974 says on Oct 1, 2008, 09:36:

"We are going to be seeing a great deal of this."

I, for one, don't see a problem with it to an extent. If a foreigner comes here, with an education, experience and a good heart, why not put him/her to work for the betterment of the situation? All cultures can benefit fro the influx of other cultures, whether it be through free-trade, legal immigration or cross-cultural interests (like in this case).

I immigrated to this country because I fell in love with the people and culture. I am not a Poblado expert, thank God, and stay away from the living-large mentality that so many bring. I work an honest job here, teaching future adults of Colombia in a private school (NOT an English teacher), and give of myself and my time to kids with less opportunity than most - even planning to open a local business in a poor sector that offers many free benefits to poor schoolchildren. I originally came down after landing a gig right here on PBH. So according to you, this is a bad thing that has happened?

Slamming a trend based on someone who is working for a foundation (probably giving of themselves to a good cause in this country for next-to-no pay)??? Damn guys...cut people a break

"Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman."

0 funny, 1 helpful.

smalawer says on Oct 1, 2008, 11:20:

1. a few of you are being rude...thats just uncalled for.
2. i speak almost fluent spanish and i speak spanish the whole time in the foundation. i just want to find a teaching job to supplement some income because i have a skill (english and experience instructing people) that people here lack and want to improve upon.
3. im not asking for a penthouse. im literally asking for a whole in the wall that is relatively safe that is close to a metro station and/or bus stop.
4. this "searchable" information is pretty old, thats why i rephrasing it here. no need for the ´tude.
5. the rest of you, learn some damn patience and please stop assuming im some dumb american with a sense of entitlement. i know what im getting myself into thank you very much.
6. big texas, i will email you when im done with my meeting :) thanks for being kind and supportive.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

feldz0084 says on Oct 1, 2008, 11:30:

preach it brotha. everyone needs to stop hatinggggg and start helping.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

bigtexas1974 says on Oct 1, 2008, 11:31:

"the rest of you, learn some damn patience and please stop assuming im some dumb american with a sense of entitlement. i know what im getting myself into thank you very much."

Your probably much smarter and closer connected to Medellin. I've decided to keep posting and just intelligently respond to this regular BS, knowing I am the better person when it's all said and done. I would be happy to help you in any way I can....

"Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman."

1 funny, 0 helpful.