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The Guardian - UK
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Is Tefl a springboard to getting other jobs?

IMHO teach WEB

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.

This week’s question:

I’m 23 years old with a 2:1 degree in politics, but am really directionless on my future career. I did a law course but gave it up as it just wasn’t me. I’m now thinking of teaching Tefl for a year in Spain or Italy. But I worry I’m just putting off getting a proper job. Do employers recognise any value in a year working abroad? What happens to most Tefl teachers after their year away?

Do you have a problem readers could solve? Email your suggestions to money@theguardian.com or write to us at Money, The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU

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