English guy wants to work in PH

[Arthur Little]

I have been going to the Philippines for a couple of years now to do charity work, and have fallen in love with the place.
How possible is it for someone with an I.T background networking etc to find a job, I have looked on some forums and wondered if I could partner with a Filipino who was looking to start an I.T business, any suggestions.
I know the pay may not be great but then cost of living is not a ridiculous as it is here.

TRY THE CALL CENTER JOB IN PHILS... they offer better packages for IT guys

Welcome, Timmy.

I HAD been going to say, "the world's your oyster!" ... with a background in Information Technology. However, you'd need to be extra careful if you hoped to avoid the pitfalls that others here have pointed out. Having said that, the highly commendable charitable work you've done in the Phils during the past 2 years will, no doubt, have given you an invaluable insight into the lifestyle over there.

As my friend 'Eagles' suggests, it would be worth your while considering some of the the numerous Call Center Jobs increasingly being relocated to the Philippines.

[britishdetained]

hi Timmy....having business her in the Philippines? Oh well as for our experience, its a big mistake and you must be careful as some people in authority see white guys here as bait for big amount of cash.

As some here advised, you may worked in a call center that may offer you a minimum pay of 60KPH per month and they will sort out you work visa. It is safe that you holds a proper visa than be sorry and be like my husband.

You may as well work in some ESL schools here in which they are really hiring foreigners to teach English. But the again, be careful...as most schools are manage by Koreans and they arent good employers

[JimOttley]

hi Timmy....having business her in the Philippines? Oh well as for our experience, its a big mistake and you must be careful as some people in authority see white guys here as bait for big amount of cash.

As some here advised, you may worked in a call center that may offer you a minimum pay of 60KPH per month and they will sort out you work visa. It is safe that you holds a proper visa than be sorry and be like my husband.

You may as well work in some ESL schools here in which they are really hiring foreigners to teach English. But the again, be careful...as most schools are manage by Koreans and they arent good employers

I didn't realise that the Korean ESL's had spread to the Phils as well I can second your comment on Korean employers, they are renouned for paying late, not paying, paying much less than your contract states, firing you a month before a bonus is due etc. etc.

I'm not speaking from personal experience here but my partner has told me a fair bit about Korea and she lived there for four years.


Jim

[Tawi2]

Cebu and Davao have lots of korean students Jim,have done for several years,theres also a huge online teaching program,my lola has a hotel which she has turned into a Korean school,live-in students come over for a month or more,they are quite insular however and spend most of their time inside the hotel even though its right on the beach I think they are a little scared

[britishdetained]

I didn't realise that the Korean ESL's had spread to the Phils as well I can second your comment on Korean employers, they are renouned for paying late, not paying, paying much less than your contract states, firing you a month before a bonus is due etc. etc.

I'm not speaking from personal experience here but my partner has told me a fair bit about Korea and she lived there for four years.


Jim

I agree to all what you said as Kev and I worked too close before with Koreans. Before the consultancy business we built an international school in Baguio. It is as well a homestay center for Koreans and Kevin did a big mistake having one as his business partner. extracted all our investment, hire 30 foreign teachers, took all the students cash deposits then run away leaving us every debts you would imagined!
just sad that our school has to closed down...it was very popular during that time. i think i still have the the website...its taylors homestay baguio

[RickyR]

If you were interested in a change of career, recruitment is an area where you might find employment. I know quite a lot of British run recruitment companies in Makati although i'm unsure what the prerequesite qualifications are.

[Timmy]

Hmm not out of the question I might take a look a those possibilities, thanks.

[Steve.r]

I know quite a lot of British run recruitment companies in Makati .

Ricky, I would also be interested in this, would you please pm me with details.
Thanks

Steve