Business in asia: class in session

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Some other suggestions my friend brought up would be to work for an airline in their corporate offices - you may not get to travel to Asia to work per se, but they typically have generous vacation policies and essentially free airfare! Also, working for a travel consolidator like Expedia, Travelocity, or any other type of travel agency is another way to get great travel perks without actually being a business traveler.

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Some other suggestions my friend brought up would be to work for an airline in their corporate offices

Exactly what I am doing now - DP you are following me Unfortunately I am working for an airline only that fly domestically, although it's the only one profitable (I am giving it away).
I was an IT consultant before and I traveled a lot too, only in US though. But if not for the travle, I probably would have stayed at master level (master of my own domain that is) as far as shemales as concerned. Now I can say I nailed most tranny porn stars thanks to the wired needs of all American companies wanting to write their own software. (a weird need that feed my weird needs )
If you are planning on getting married and such, make sure you get into some "business". If your life is limited to 9-5, you can just kiss the freedom goodbye. No corporate slave go to Thailand 4 times a year.

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Some other suggestions my friend brought up would be to work for an airline in their corporate offices

Exactly what I am doing now - DP you are following me

Don't flatter yourself. You are not a hot ladyboy, so I highly doubt it would be worth my time to stalk you.

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PigDogg here from a public computer, from Saturday's NYTimes, this is a sidebar to a more general article about working abroad, will send or post the main article on request:

February 25, 2006
Know Before You Go
Those who need help in finding work overseas should know that some groups charge hefty placement fees. Determine whether the groups are covering room and board or are charging you just for the paperwork. Research will also uncover which programs require applications a year ahead of time and which accept only recent graduates.

Following are Web sites for job, volunteer and general information:

¶Bunac provides work permits (though not employment) and volunteer opportunities (www.bunac.org).

¶Dave's ESL Cafe lists teaching jobs (www.eslcafe.com/jobs). GoAbroad.com and Interexchange (www.interexchange.org/) also list foreign jobs.

¶Japan Exchange and Teaching Program calls for a one-year commitment and pays about $32,000 (www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/).

¶The National Consortium for Study in Africa at Michigan State University lists opportunities (www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm).

¶Peace Corps has a rolling admissions process (www.peacecorps.gov).

¶Princeton in Asia places business, media and nongovernmental fellows in countries like East Timor, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong (webscript.princeton.edu/~pia/main/).

¶Transitions Abroad is a travel magazine, but its site offers information about working abroad (https://www.transitionsabroad.com/li...rk/index.shtml).

¶The University of Michigan's extensive work abroad site is open to nonstudents (www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas/work/index.html).

¶WorldTeach dispatches volunteers in developing countries like Costa Rica, China and Poland. Volunteers need not be aspiring teachers (www.worldteach.org).

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Yeah Grunyen, did you ever get all your questions answered? You never PM'd me. I feel so useless.

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http://webscript.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=125&Itemid=84

Thailand
Thailand: 13 Fellowships

Thailand is a country full of contrasts and wonder. The cosmopolitan city of Bangkok offers a rich nightlife and most modern conveniences. Bangkok€™s traffic and pollution are in stark contrast to the other face of Thailand which includes Buddhist temples, relatively unspoiled villages, beaches, and beautiful countryside. Thai people are often
described by our fellows as being extremely generous and friendly. Comfortable housing is generally provided, but airfare is not usually included. Significant vacations between semesters allow for travel, but salaries are generally not enough to pay for extravagant adventures outside of Thailand. The Thailand positions begin in early June.



Chiang Mai: Thailand€™s second largest city is located in a beautiful region. It is generally a more livable city than Bangkok, but growing quickly and developing its own traffic and pollution problems. Chiang Mai offers easy access to rural Thailand with many of the Western amenities available in Bangkok.


1-2 positions at a prestigious national university with a relatively relaxed approach. Usually fellows must use a set syllabus, and students are bright and tend to be better than students at private universities in Thailand. This university is well located and has plenty of trees, grass, and open fields. The English department is quite large and nearly half of the teachers are Westerners.



2 positions at a private college's undergraduate English Department. Teaching hours are kept low; however, additional office hours are required. The administration is cooperative and supportive, and the face time in the office creates a family-feel. The students here are generally well-to-do and the campus is well maintained. Applicants with Comparative Literature or English majors are often able to teach literature courses and design their own courses.


1 position at a private university's International College. Students come from all over the SE Asian region, primarily China, Vietnam, and Thailand to study their coursework in English. Applicants with a background in English or Comparative Literature are preferred and often able to create their own course from the ground up.

Chiang Rai: 3 positions at a government-funded university where all courses are taught entirely in English. The school is located on the outskirts of Chiang Rai, a small, very livable city. Chiang Rai appeals to applicants who love the outdoors - you can be riding your mountain bike in the hills within minutes of finishing class.

Khon Kaen: 3 positions at a national university set in northeastern Thailand. This region of Thailand is less developed and sees few tourists but is changing rapidly. The English department is small, and PiA fellows are usually the only Western teachers. The curriculum is flexible and allows the fellow to be more creative. This is a very good position for someone who wants a somewhat quieter, less-westernized
experience than Chiang Mai offers, but still doesn€™t want to be out in the middle of nowhere. Khon Kaen's location allows easy travel to nearby Laos and Cambodia.


Nan: 2 teaching positions at an elementary school in Nan. Located in the rural North, close to the Lao border, Nan is one of the few towns in Thailand to retain a great deal of old-style charm. It is, however, quite remote, and the fellow must be able to find enjoyment in the peacefulness of the town and the beautiful natural surroundings, rather than the night life, of which there is very little. There are very few foreigners in the town, so the fellow would be living in a traditionally Thai environment. The fellow would probably want to take an introductory Thai language course before starting work, and he/she would need to be comfortable living in a fairly isolated setting.

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Business/Consulting Firm:
1-2 positions in Shanghai and/or Bangkok, Thailand at a strategic consulting firm started by a former PiA fellow. The fellow will be a research analyst supporting on consulting projects, assisting multinational companies with their Asian investment and market entry strategy. This is an excellent way to get a first-hand look at the booming Chinese and/or SE Asian economies. Travel is required and hours are long. Strong proficiency in Thai or Mandarin preferred. A modest salary and round trip airfare are provided. An 18-month commitment is preferred.

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Finance:
2 Positions in Thailand (Bangkok) with the world€™s largest international insurance/consumer finance company. The fellow is the only expatriate working in the company and will be involved in various sides of the business , to include credit analysis, marketing, financial controls, and information systems, and will also work with staff on their English. The compensation package includes airfare, a local salary, and housing subsidy. An added bonus of the position is to the opportunity to be mentored by top executives. Fellows spend a week training in the corporate offices in the U.S. and leave in late July.

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Anyone have any idea if the above position is with New Hampshire Insurance which is a subsidiary of AIG?

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Anyone have any idea if the above position is with New Hampshire Insurance which is a subsidiary of AIG?

It must be if they claim to be part of the "world's largest international insurance company". However AIG's operating structure is unusual so that even some of their subsidiaries are really no more than fly-by-night operations - at least thats how they are looked upon by recruiters. I'd be weary with them...

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A modest salary

Those are never good words in a job description.

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A modest salary

Those are never good words in a job description.  

Ya, modestly endowed does not equal big swinging dick.

These postions from the PrincetonAsia website are meant to be educational opportunities or in other words exploit bright young people who want international experience by paying them like grad students.

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I don't think there is set formula for getting a job travelling in Asia, I think everyone on this forum who does probably got onto to it in sorts of ways.
                                    I'm in engineering, and spent a few years doing work in places like Dusseldorf and New Jersey before the oppotunities opened up in more interesting places like Asia(apologies to any guys from NJ)
                                    I may the opposite to a lot of people here in that I hadnt really thought much about moving to Asia, and no interest at all in LBs at all before coming here. My first exposure to the these "girls" was when I bumped into one (literally) in a nightclub.
                                   I think it would be pretty hard for me to move back now, I'd miss them too much..Sorry if I cant give specific advice but I dont really know about the field that you interested in. I think if you are really determind to do it then you will do it, I would check the place out before you come though, some guys come over and hate the place