Salaries in Colombia

Bill Turley (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 24, 2008, 15:09:

Philly says on Aug 24, 2008, 15:36:

1,500,000 cop sorry, I can not stop laughing. I made that only teaching 12 hours a week.

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Hostal Tamarindo says on Aug 24, 2008, 16:08:

In Medellín salaries start at about $1.200.000 COP but private schools are getting a bit reluctant about hiring teachers without experience or a degree because many schools are in the process of getting ISO certification and this would make them loose points.

Natalie Cobo - Hostal Tamarindo, Medellín

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Atrevido (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 24, 2008, 17:15:

panthdave says on Aug 24, 2008, 17:23:

LOL Atrevido...depends what kind of services you can provide for your night clients..

panthdave Miami

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webjacks says on Aug 24, 2008, 17:25:

Actually, I don't have my BS or BA, just an associates degree from way back. It sounds like I'm not doing too bad here then... I make $1'000,000 COP per month as a salary and another $1'000,000 COP for a living allowance (bonos).

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jonas says on Aug 24, 2008, 21:54:

and how would a teacher spell lose? gooosh

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

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asdfn says on Aug 25, 2008, 02:51:

just curious philly - are there a lot of opportunities to teach english part time through a school, or were you working for yourself and only taking on 12 hours of business every week?

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Philly says on Aug 25, 2008, 03:03:

Lots, lots, and lots of opportunities. I am teaching now at a school, which is my second school that I have taught at. The first in a small town, the latter in a much bigger city. I have found the opportunities endless.

Ps. I am cunfused, I was always taught to never reveal your salary. It is actually an unwritten rule and very personal. Oh, and if you reveal your salary to coworkers, it was an automatic termination. Webjacks, I suggest you learn that. I guess you missed that part in college.

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Monita Linda says on Aug 25, 2008, 05:15:

In the states or europe it might be that no one reveals there salary, ever, but in Colombia everybody knows what everybody makes...

Poor but Preppy ______Colombia: the only risk is wanting to lay.

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bradk says on Aug 25, 2008, 09:09:

Philly,

I am moving there in January. What do I need before I get there. I have offers on the table Do I need the contract before I fly in with a oneway flight. What other things should I be working on before January. Also do you have any contacts in Villavicencio for teaching. Sounds like you make alot more than I will be making Thanks in advance Brad

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Hostal Tamarindo says on Aug 25, 2008, 14:57:

The minimum wage in Colombia is $461.500 per month. When a person works between 10pm and 6pm they get 35% added on to their salary for working night hours. Some hostels swap guest stays in the hostel for working instead of paying a salary.

Natalie Cobo - Hostal Tamarindo, Medellín

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Hostal Tamarindo says on Aug 25, 2008, 15:03:

Villavicencio is no t a main city so you can expect to make less than in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. You should get your work visa before coming in to Colombia, this will save you a trip out. As far as I know you must have a round trip ticket.

Natalie Cobo - Hostal Tamarindo, Medellín

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Philly says on Aug 25, 2008, 17:08:

Hostal, that is not entirely true. I got my work visa while I was already here. Some guy posted on this site a full explanation on how to get a work visa from Colombia, do a search to get his info, it was right on. Bradk, honestly I really lucked out. I was in the right place at the right time. I also have experience teaching with an under graduate degree and two graduate degrees. I would not take anything less. You will have to go to San Antonio, Ven., but for me it is right next door so it was not a problem

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turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 25, 2008, 22:25: