I am career wise stuck at the moment, and have run out of ideas. I currently train for becoming an insulation fitter (a speciality within plumbing), 4 months or so, that might lead to an income. Better than being unemployed — Perhaps. The work is just so simple that I get severe depression symptoms due to the lack of stress and challenge.
About me:
- Master’s degree in finance from a reputable Swedish university
- Bachelor is marketing management/general economics from Norway
- A well-written CV and cover letters, although they are traditional
- Attended a LinkedIn webinar on the topic of job hunt which is supposed to be “modern” and “advanced”, but it was not much new
- Sent over 200 applications in south of Sweden/Denmark over about 1.5 years. Fintech, IT, economics, finance, blue-collar jobs too
- I have IT skills, been working 4 years commercially as a C++ engineer for a large telecom company, and many years before that in open-source/various projects. My skills are somewhat old school (for instance no cloud), but a good programmer and founded in computer science though no formal education on this front
One can view me as “Software engineer with MBA” or “economist with a master’s”.
Drawbacks:
- There’s currently an economical recession over here and some analysts say it will get worse/stay the same for 2024 before correcting. If my solution is better times it means waiting maybe five years
- There seems to be few junior jobs out, basically all jobs ask for experience
- Never worked in finance, and it’s now about 3 years since I took the degree. I studied jazz piano/sabbatical for two years after it (career wise stupid, thought it would work out)
- Further large gap in CV due to studies after work and personal tragedies
- Getting old, 39. Sometimes it feels like I’m poor at adaptation and learning new things
- I’ve been in 18 processes, digitally and in person. I’m good at that I would say
- But: in essence I don’t beat the competition or manage to convince I’m a good hire
I want to break the spell and get a somewhat decent and relevant job that leads somewhere.
Any ideas?
Why the fk wouldn't you get a PGCE?!? That and IB training gets you a six-figure job doing fvk all in China or in the UK. There is a massive teacher shortage all around the world, you can easily pick up a math job anywhere on Earth at the moment. I was offered a job this weekend teaching at the university level with just a Bachelor of Art and Science. You have a master's... The average PGCE will take you 8 months of full-time study but after that it doesn't matter how old you get, once you have a PGCE/QTS, they'll hire you into your 80s. I just noticed you can offer dual Finance/Music specialties. Those are in high demand in INTERNATIONAL schools abroad. Montessori and Waldorf schools offer programs like that too... again, half a year gets you in. I met some guys chilling at some private school in Puerto Vallarta, what an easy day. Lay on the beach till your class, go in do your thing, go back out, and lay on the beach again. C++ is for nerds, come teach dude, pick up chicks all day long, and kick your heels while they pull their hair out. These jobs are piss easy, those IB nerds teach themselves and the harder you are on them the more their parents love you. Teaching is just telling interspersed with bouts of telling people in the back to stfu!
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Here's a couple of job ads I just plucked out of the air.
Shanghai Yucui Education Investment manages the delivery of international degree programs in China for Australian and UK universities. We have challenging and rewarding positions for experienced personnel to assist in combined teaching and management positions. Currently we need teachers for a university in Changsha city starting from February, 2024.
Duties involve:
Weekly workload：No more than 24 periods (45minutes each)
Subject: Business/Accounting/Economics
Monday to Friday (no weekend teaching)
Age of students : college students
Requirements
Master's degree in Business/Accounting or relevant majors
Minimum 2 years teaching experience (preferably in China)
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated qualities of tact and diplomacy together with a sensitive regard for differing cultures.
Benefits
Competitive salary of up to 25,000 RMB per month
Free accommodation
Relocation reimbursement
Travel reimbursement of up to 8,000 RMB
Chinese Public holidays
Visa reimbursement and insurance included
Job highlights
Work visa Transportation allowance Medical & accidental insurance
Language
• English, Fluent
Jobs Available
We are looking for professional and optimistic high school teachers majoring in Math / Chemistry / Physics / English / Economics needed to teach courses in our outstanding A-level programs in China! We offer competitive salary, benefits, professional curriculum and support to our teachers.
Job Title:
IGCSE / A –Level Economic&Business Teacher ;
Start Date:Feb,2024
Job Description:
1. Average of 20 teaching hours per week in assigned subject areas of expertise.
2. Teachers are expected to design daily lessons aligned with curriculum learning plan and objectives, as well as design quizzes, tests and/or any other assessments. All teachers will receive guidance from the Head Teacher who will coach and support them.
3. Prepare students for IGCSE and A-Level examinations through intensive study sessions and Mock examinations.
4. Participate in all training and/or informative sessions on IGCSE and A-Level examinations to stay current on exam dates, content and other important updates.
5. Grade and keep accurate records of student work. Provide individual feedback to students (and parents during parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences).
6. Provide office hours and/or outside of class guidance for students.
7. Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and students activities as needed. We welcome candidates who are interested in starting any extra-curricular activities for students.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
• University degree in education and/or subject-area field.
• 2 or more years of high school teaching experience, preferably A-Level teaching experience.
• An internationally recognized teaching qualification, such as degree in Education, CELTA, or teaching license.
• Commitment to a one-year contract or longer.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiar with IGCSE or A-Level examinations.
• Experience in teaching abroad, especially in China or other Asian countries.
Compensation:
Benefits:
• Salary from 20K-30K/mo
• Holiday allowance for winter and summer vacation
• A round trip flight ticket reimbursement after serving one full year under the condition of contract renewal.
• Commercial health insurance.
• Free accommodations on campus or housing allowance if accommodation cannot be provided.
• Visa application process support and legal working visa is provided by employer.
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