Having a recognized TEFL qualification of any kind can open doors in Argentina, help to land a job and boost confidence in the classroom. After gaining an understanding of all the ESL acronyms, choosing the right course is important because the multitude of certification programs can vary greatly in quality. While there are a staggering […]
Teaching English in Argentina: Logistics of the Job
Teaching English is the most common job among English-speaking expats in Argentina but the experience can vary widely from ‘easy money’ to ‘logistical nightmare.’ There are a number of things to consider before taking an English teaching job with a school. It’s also important to plan for the sometimes involved logistics of the job in order […]
The Post-Summer Job Hunt in Buenos Aires
The end of February and early March, when everyone is coming back from summer vacation in Buenos Aires is the best time of year to job hunt. A quick glance at Craigslist turns up job offers for waitresses, bar backs, English teachers, nannies, travel consultants and hostel desk staff. For most jobs listed there is […]
Q&A: Starting a Lemonade Stand
Q: Starting a Lemonade Stand? I read your articles about starting a business in Argentina, but my idea is a little more low-scale: a lemonade stand in the San Telmo Fair. I’ve been tossing around the idea in my head since I saw the guys making fresh squeezed orange juice on the streets of Buenos […]
Getting an IT job in Buenos Aires
Just about everyone is complaining about the economic crisis and unemployment the world over, and it’s no different in Argentina. But within the information technology sector it can be easier to find employment in Argentina’s growing ‘silicon valley’ than in Europe, North America and Asia. While the ideal for ‘digital nomads’ is to earn a […]
