GETTING HERE I have a finance website and a blog that tries to give advice about money. I also teach this stuff to my students in my real job. But I’m not exactly the best example of someone who has always mastered the art of managing their financial life. We live and learn. And I’ve […]
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I recently enjoyed my first trip to Phuket. It’s strange that I hadn’t been before. But there are so many gorgeous beaches and islands in Southeast Asia that there will no doubt be many that I miss. Having been to Krabi earlier in the year and loving it, I was keen on a comparison
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When I was younger. I used to hear the phrase “Life begins at 40”. I recall wondering why that might be true. As someone who even felt a little ‘down’ at reaching thirty, this was an interesting idea. I hoped that it was true. Now that I am actually looking back at my forties, I
Can A Teacher Become A Millionaire? Most teachers probably won’t ever imagine becoming a millionaire. Sure, there are benefits that come with our profession, but accumulating huge wealth doesn’t appear to be one of them, at least compared to many other professions. But there are always exceptions, and one such exception is renowned ex-teacher, Andrew
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Why Teach Overseas? Teaching overseas at an international school can be a life-changing experience. It was for me and maybe it can be for you too. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate looking to start your teaching career, there are numerous advantages to teaching at
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Most people have read that great Dr Suess book, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll go!’, about all of the possibilities and all of the challenges that life can bring. It is most often read around graduation time each year. It’s a short story about adventure but also about decisions. Here are a few of those pretty
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Should you send your kids to an international school? Considering sending your kids to an international school? Or are you contemplating moving overseas and working at an international school? You might be surprised at the many different types of schools out there. International schools are becoming increasingly popular around the world as more and
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I read a book recently that advocated for the social and emotional benefits of long walks. Actually, I didn’t need to read a book to know that going for a good long walk can help clear your mind. I’ve often reaped the benefits of this and I generally quite enjoy walking. Just like the author
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New Beginnings I’ve admitted in another blog that I’m not a writer. Well, until recently I was also never a reader. For my entire working life as an economics/business/humanities teacher, I’ve never really read many books. These days I feel that they are changing my life – slowly, but surely. I’ve always had so much
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When I was teaching in Australia around the year 2000, I didn’t really know what international schools were. Sure, I’d heard of Aussie teachers working overseas, but I thought that they were either teaching in local schools (mainly in the UK, as I did briefly) or teaching English to local students in places like
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