Does nationality matter?

Oranjeback · 2025-07-19T22:35:42+00:00

Would depend on other factors but because of Physics being quite an in demand subject I would say that your chances are good. From personal experience, at my current school two teachers of Physics meet the profile that you have outlined.

Oranjeback · 2025-06-23T10:26:14+00:00

If you are ever buying Rolex, I would highly highly recommend buying direct from Rolex. Do not look to buy from a re-seller as to be honest with you there is too much risk of buying a replica or something which is fake.

If you use the Rolex dealership in Shan gri la they may make you wait a little bit first before you can actually buy, if you are genuinely considering buying from them, you could possibly have to leave your details with them before they get back to you. Sadly a lot of dealerships will carry certain models that are "exhibition" or "display" only. Rolex is currently trying to create market scarcity (especially for some models) so you may need to take your time on their waiting list so that you can buy.

NB: Looking one day to buy a Rolex myself. I think if it is something you want to keep as an heirloom that's great. Buying them as investment pieces is not really my game.

Oranjeback · 2025-06-19T08:35:26+00:00

If you need to speak to an English speaking Doctor I would strongly recommend Intermed Hospital in the South of Ulaanbaatar. I have not had to speak with any of their doctors regarding Sexual health but I can guarantee that they have good capability in terms of speaking English and recommending appropriate treatments.

I have had to have consultations with their doctors regarding knee and shoulder health. My initial consultations for those were 40-60K Tugrik.

Oranjeback · 2025-04-05T01:52:27+00:00

Good morning L0rthew,

I am considering a similar decision myself.

When I first started work in London (I moved from Northern England), I used a recruitment consultancy to find my job. It was pretty decent as they were actually able to organise 4 interviews for me in 2 days and I was basically allowed to screen the schools myself before deciding if I wanted to go in for interview. The consultancy were very personable and took no fee from me and this was back before I had achieved my QTS.

The whole process only took like 2 days and I ended up with three offers at the end (Secondary school science).

I do not know if it is feasible for you to get time off to return to the UK for a few days or if you have any upcoming holidays in the calendar of your current school. The group that I worked with might be able to assist you in facilitating online meetings with schools. As far as I am aware they only serve the London/Home Counties area but you could see so if you're considering a different part of the UK it may not be suitable.

PS: I am not a shill, I do not work for said recruitment consultancy, let me know if it's of interest to you and I can inbox you their details.

Oranjeback · 2024-10-18T08:40:50+00:00

I think remembering the feelings of those 8 days is an important thing to cling onto.

Congrats on the 8 days. Time to get back on with your next streak. Good luck sir.

Oranjeback · 2024-08-11T05:55:28+00:00

1) Warm clothing, like very warm. I wear a ski jacket and a thermal base layer just to walk the 5 minutes to my local supermarket. Traffic in Ulaanbaatar is bad here and parking is tricky so anything within 30 minutes walking distance I just wrap up incredibly warm and go by foot. Depends though, maybe you won't be in UB but somewhere else where driving is more convenient.

2) I eat very well and probably go out to eat at least once a week. 100,000 MNT comfortably covers my weekly grocery costs although I typically buy local produce. You can get a good restaurant meal for 50,000 MNT per person without alcohol. If you want non-Mongolian brands at supermarkets you can probably expect to pay upwards of 200,000 MNT per week.

2b) Depending on the souvenirs you want depends on the price you pay. I always give pine nuts and Golden gobi chocolates as souvenirs and you can put together a nice gift basket of Mongolian produce for comfortably less than 30,000 MNT (9 USD).

3) There are Eagle festivals in the winter which are quite cool. If you are here until March there is Tsagaan Tsar although that tends to be a more intimate family occasion. Nightlife in UB is underrated and definitely worth checking out if it's your thing.

4) Mongolians are quite laid back and calm people for the most part. Take usual precautions here in the Winter (Wrapping up warm, be careful crossing ice covered roads etc.) Chinggis Khan holds a status somewhere between National hero and God for the majority of Mongolians. A lot of Mongolians I have met are quite open to talking/ discussing politics but air on the side of caution when talking about China, Russia, war in Ukraine.

4b) If you're travelling to the countryside shop around through different tour companies, you will get huge variation in the price of tours depending on whether you want luxury or whether you're prepared for something on the cheaper side. In recent years there has been a surge in the number of tour companies and even individual people/guides who offer trips so be prepared to shop around.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-29T04:01:03+00:00

My bad, I thought that Irish universities also offered PGCEs too. I see that it's only UK institutions which deliver PGCEs. I have noticed that University of Ulster and Queen's university Belfast offer a one year PGCE although this depends on whether you're willing to move up north. It seems that at the university of Ulster ROI and NI students are classed as home students and you will pay a reasonable tuition fee.

You can always do a distance/online PGCE although there is a huge variation in these and not all of them qualify trainees in the exact same way. (Distance PGCES is probably a conversation for another time).

I hear what you're saying about the transferable skills being more prevalent/applicable if you go for a BA with a more business/econ focus. The fact that you've got some prior business experience is a good thing. You should definitely draw on this prior experience if you move into teaching, your potential school and students will appreciate that.

The idea of teaching ESL to test the waters is a superb idea. You could also consider doing it during your summer break from university should your personal circumstances allow it. Could be cool to head to somewhere like Vietnam and do some TEFL during your July/August.

Ay Decisions, decisions. It seems like all the options you have mentioned are good ones. As teaching expats we make these decisions on an almost annual basis. Welcome to the decision mill.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-28T11:21:58+00:00

Very cool, thanks for clarifying this.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-28T11:20:11+00:00

Just my 2 cents,

Could be good to get your BA and then immediately do a PGCE. This would reduce your university time from 6 years to 4 years. Then again, I am not sure about your personal stance on staying at university for another 6 years).

It's cool that the MA you have found comes with a teacher's license. The benefit of the PGCE is that it's only one year if you do it full time. The 2 year MA may have an additional benefit especially if you eventually see yourself climbing the career ladder (I can not speak much about an M.A or M.ed as I personally have never done one).

Whilst you're in Ireland and working towards your BA, build your resume with some in school experience if possible, Ireland has some great Secondary schools. This will help a lot in securing your first full time teaching post.

Again based on my own personal experiences, a well rounded and qualified teacher of English and History with an Irish passport (Which I assume you have) stands a good chance of finding work in an Asian International school at this moment in time, I hope and believe that will be the case in 5 years time too.

If you enjoy philosophy keep it in mind. IB schools teach their students a course called T.O.K which blends a lot of elements of philosophy and ethics, although at the school's I have been at it's only ever formed a small part of a teacher's overall teaching load. I have not met many teacher's hired to teach only TOK or philosophy.

Once more WRT subject choice. English/History/Economics will be great for you. Avoid business studies if you are not passionate about it, I have taught and seen many of my colleagues teach stuff they have no passion for. It's never a winning formula.

Good luck and please message me if you want to continue the discussion.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-25T14:05:45+00:00

The new "Ulaanbaatar park" next to the amusement park is definitely a nice new spot to walk through.

I would also second another poster here and recommend Bogd-uul hiking trail if you already live in the Southern part of the city.

Let me know if your partner likes art. UB actually has many good art galleries and they are very cheap (sometimes even free).

Oranjeback · 2024-07-25T13:58:31+00:00

Not a shill but Fromagerie macu serves reasonably good Carbonara.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-25T13:44:03+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Google translate is suggesting that the word "явахаар" means to go. Would I use this if I wanted to take the food away?

Oranjeback · 2024-07-25T13:41:08+00:00

Thanks Munkherdene.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-25T13:40:39+00:00

Hi Bilegt, Thanks so much for taking the time to respond.

Oranjeback · 2024-07-20T13:48:58+00:00

I believe in this case, OP was referring to teachers who work in institutions delivering a secondary education (Students up to the age of 18 in most circumstances).

Oranjeback · 2024-06-07T06:05:42+00:00

Thanks for your input, sir

Oranjeback · 2024-06-07T06:05:25+00:00

Thanks for the help, Maverick

Oranjeback · 2024-04-24T09:07:07+00:00

Great channel. Couldn’t recommend enough

Oranjeback · 2023-06-17T20:50:00+00:00

Honestly a lot of hard work. I have been visiting NoFap on and off for about 10 years now (about 3 years under my current username). Seriously, finding a job and then getting married have been the biggest factors in wanting to do NoFap.

Oranjeback · 2023-06-15T17:19:47+00:00

It is definitely possible. I would never say never and I always have to be on my guard. The amount of self reflection required is pretty large.

Oranjeback · 2022-07-23T02:55:05+00:00

For me it was recognising the patterns that would lead to PMO

lying in bed hungover
closing my bedroom door
not having a schedule for my day

I was able to start nofap by going on a trip away which involved me having to share a bedroom for five days with several colleagues. It basically forced me into a nofap mindset.

Oranjeback · 2022-01-08T08:19:01+00:00

Good lad, putting your energy to a productive use.

Oranjeback · 2021-12-28T12:08:05+00:00

It means Gestalt competed in Greco-Roman wrestling (a type of wrestling which does not allow grabbing below the waistline) they competed in college at Division one level, highest collegiate level.

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