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Reading Reddit and what do the Elders say? What of the ESL industry, its career progression, and WTF you’re supposed to do in it? What happens to the long-timers?

Should I get an MA in TESOL? TEFL? Whatever? That would move me into administration, this is something I was looking at with the DELTA a few years back. I know people who the full suite of DELTA Modules completed, and they’re still working the same job and not seeing their pay increase.

There’s no way around it: I think this is it for ESL.

You know what’s really odd - the fact that I’m facing the end of a contract, semester and visa all at once. You’d think I’d feel some sort of closure?!

The next six months… what about my workouts?!

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:28 Current Life Situation and Challenges

02:04 Podcasting Journey and Reflections

07:17 Future Plans and Financial Considerations

16:30 Thoughts on ESL Career and Upskilling

22:03 Reflecting on the Delta Experience

22:29 Challenges of Teaching in China

24:07 The Value of Upskilling

25:32 Starting a YouTube Channel

27:50 Career Reflections and Future Plans

32:12 Personal Life and Decisions

34:33 Considering New Adventures

38:35 Concluding Thoughts