http://www.mywestworld.com/travel-blog/the-boomer-effect/ Share Your World with the World Tue, 25 May 2010 04:48:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.mywestworld.com/travel-blog/the-boomer-effect/#comment-448 Graham Mulligan Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:38:01 +0000 http://travelblog.bcaa.com/?p=762#comment-448 I deal with a unique category of boomers, retired educators. In exchange for a free trip, accommodation and meals, the educators volunteer their time and expertise to teach English abroad. They don't live in luxury, but they do have the necessities for comfort and security while living and working abroad. The key for success is 'time'. The assignments are short-term, 10 weeks, and do not require a full time commitment. Teaching 16 lessons a week, teachers have time to explore their surroundings and do some weekend travel. They can engage with the locals and explore another culture and even learn the language if they choose. The reward is in the teaching. Appreciative students make the exchange valuable for the retired educators. I deal with a unique category of boomers, retired educators. In exchange for a free trip, accommodation and meals, the educators volunteer their time and expertise to teach English abroad. They don’t live in luxury, but they do have the necessities for comfort and security while living and working abroad. The key for success is ‘time’. The assignments are short-term, 10 weeks, and do not require a full time commitment. Teaching 16 lessons a week, teachers have time to explore their surroundings and do some weekend travel. They can engage with the locals and explore another culture and even learn the language if they choose. The reward is in the teaching. Appreciative students make the exchange valuable for the retired educators.

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