over_here999
American expat in Myanmar
Forum posts
4
About me
American
Lives in yangon
Registration: 21 February 2012
Activity
Teaching ESL Yangon (Horizon Int.) by Andrewjmarinole
Hi, Can anyone tell me about teaching ESL in Myanmar - and specifically the Horizon International School in Yangon? I'm interested in the working schedule, management practices, students' attitudes and behaviors etc. Also, I'd like to know, ...
Gee, 'don't know' you really are out of touch re: Horizon. I guess you would not consider a turnover of TWELVE Foreign teachers within four months to be a 'problem.' Several left without notice and some were fired for questioning administration and ... Read More
Buying property in Myanmar by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Myanmar? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Myanmar? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Er.. no, you cannot purchase property as a foreigner in Myanmar. It is difficult enough renting somewhere as landlords require 6-12 months rent in advance. Good rental apartments are in short supply. Maybe things will change next year but land ... Read More
Teaching ESL Yangon (Horizon Int.) by Andrewjmarinole
Hi, Can anyone tell me about teaching ESL in Myanmar - and specifically the Horizon International School in Yangon? I'm interested in the working schedule, management practices, students' attitudes and behaviors etc. Also, I'd like to know, ...
ESL in Myanmar is getting a bad rap from some of trashy unqualified 'backpacker' type 'teachers' than turn up. I worked for awhile at Horizon and it was a horrible experience. It is a Turkish school affiliated to the Gulen movement and there are a ... Read More