Things they won’t tell you about teaching in Taiwan || South African Living in Taiwan

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  • @lebogangmetsileng8969
    @lebogangmetsileng8969 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, we love the content King... Keep on sharing. I love the Tax part. Wow just share more of the convos with the driver

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Prisca my love thank you so so much for watching🥹
      The tax part is really cool trust me. I love it so much too.
      That time I couldn’t find the clip I wanted of the driver, I don’t know where it disappeared to.
      Thank you so much for the love😘

  • @ncamsilesibiya9823
    @ncamsilesibiya9823 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really appreciate your truthfulness and honesty

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

  • @BrooklynJPakathi
    @BrooklynJPakathi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    fellow saffa in taiwan for a few months. we should groove sometime.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’d be cool😁. Hit me up on instagram @mzitheni_

  • @aliceneba
    @aliceneba ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I make TH-cam content about living in Taiwan too and you are right about this.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thank you for watching. I'll check out your TH-cam channel too and subscribe.

  • @nicoleharrington9086
    @nicoleharrington9086 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can do 8-4, my previous job was like that

  • @molebogengmotsumi9305
    @molebogengmotsumi9305 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just came across your video. I'm new here.. i enjoy watching you. It's like we're having a personal convo (eye 2 eye)...😂😂

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@molebogengmotsumi9305 haha! Thank you so much 😁❤️

  • @Aka_Animates
    @Aka_Animates 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When do you have a proper holiday (long enough) to go back home? I'm also conteplating coming that side but I have to come back at least twice a year for my daughter

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Winter vacation which is between January and February is about three months and you could take up to two months during summer vacation which is in July and August

    • @Aka_Animates
      @Aka_Animates 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mzitheni_ Thank you for you response 😃

    • @chuluvokozela
      @chuluvokozela 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you made any friends? How easy is it to form community because I’m worried about being isolated.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chuluvokozela I’ve made friends and plenty of acquaintances. Scroll down to my birthday celebration vlog, those are my friends.
      Depending on what you’re in too, there’s a lot of foreigners in the clubs. There’s churches as well. There’s social events and and and

  • @andy_madondo1348
    @andy_madondo1348 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you loads ke sana🤣🤍🔥 your reactions are killing me weee

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! 😁 thank you for watching and thank you for the love

  • @nosiphomaphumulo4029
    @nosiphomaphumulo4029 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When do you visit home then? Hhaybo manisebenza nangamaholidi? I commented before finishing the video LOL I couldn't let that point pass nje kanjalo.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Haha! We have annual paid leave. You can use those days to travel back home

  • @longmirecorey
    @longmirecorey ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello.
    Ive been in Japan for 10 years teaching English . Im 32 years old. Im from the USA. I have a four year degree from an accredited USA university.
    My goal is is to move to Taipei in March 2024 . And start looking for jobs after i get there. I hope that i can land a job offer within a month or so of being in Taipei.
    Does this sound like a good plan?

  • @theshadysunshine
    @theshadysunshine 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Babe, my move to Taiwan is eminent now 🎉 tell me, what do you spend on utilities? WiFi, water, lights, phone? Thank you❤

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Big congratulations! I’m so happy for you🥳🥳🥳🥳
      The price differs from month to month based on the consumption. But both water and electricity bills are always low. You won’t feel it.

    • @theshadysunshine
      @theshadysunshine 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for responding.🎉🎉🎉

  • @amaliah.mmohlabeng4151
    @amaliah.mmohlabeng4151 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thann you so much very informative. Would you advice someone to leave their full time teaching job in South Africa and come that side. I want to move so bad but I'm scared plus I have a toddler. Not sure if I should leave him behind or take him either

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I unfortunately can’t give you advice on that as it is something you must decide for yourself. Look at your reasons for wanting to leave and compare them with your current job. Once you know why then it should be easier.
      Check the salary prospect of things and compare them with your current.
      And, you can follow Lesedi Nkonyane here on TH-cam, she lives with both her husband and 2 kids. You can see from her channel how living abroad with kids is like.
      All the best 🤍

  • @masegothemba
    @masegothemba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the informative video, do you need to have a degree specifically for teaching to teach in Taiwan or can people with degrees either than teaching apply as well?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Masego; you can teach in Taiwan without a teaching degree. Most people without a teaching degree apply through Phoenix Group Asia. You can explore other agencies as well

    • @masegothemba
      @masegothemba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mzitheni_ thank you so much ☺️ I just sent my application at PGA.

    • @masegothemba
      @masegothemba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love your energy as well in your videos

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@masegothemba thank you! All the best with your application

  • @nokwandapatience730
    @nokwandapatience730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which region is the best to choose when doing your application ?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Depends on what you want. But life in Taiwan is generally easy, even if you choose small cities, you can still be fine. If you want a fast going life then cities like Taipei and Taichung would be good for you

  • @SisLinaM
    @SisLinaM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yhima mntase, did Teach Taiwan not offer you accommodation or you prepared allowance?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      So what they’d do is help you find accommodation that’s closer to your school. And then they’ll give you 5000 NTD every month for rental allowance

  • @ArielPosillo
    @ArielPosillo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    were you not asked to make a curriculum, lesson plan and portfolio?

  • @VladV-sf7gc
    @VladV-sf7gc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. Good info. I have been teaching English for 7 years in Asia. Does any employer pay weekly or biweekly? Is that possible to find Employer like that? Another question. If proper quitting notice given, will Employer screw you on the last month salary? Very common thing in China and Vietnam

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey. I haven’t come across someone getting paid biweekly. It’s usually a month to month basis.
      And that would depend on your employer really. I’ve never left before a contract ended, so I’m not sure.

    • @noahmiyavong6780
      @noahmiyavong6780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many will try and screw you. Contracts are meaningless

  • @welfareleech1525
    @welfareleech1525 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    english version?

  • @nobahlefakude8236
    @nobahlefakude8236 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🤣🤣🤣🤣When you said Makeup day I thought you meant, you guys must wear makeup 🤣🤣

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹 haha! That’d be hilarious

  • @nomthandazodlamini5647
    @nomthandazodlamini5647 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your video, i really wanna come.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All the best with the preparations 🤍

  • @roundtwo3321
    @roundtwo3321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They never tell teachers the realities of the job because they know that teachers would not take the job.

  • @sthandilengcobo
    @sthandilengcobo ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel. Lovely video ❤

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Stha. I’m subscribed to your channel

  • @nicoleharrington9086
    @nicoleharrington9086 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a minimalist, ngizolunga yini?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes definitely! There’s everything for everyone

  • @lifewithzandihalley6512
    @lifewithzandihalley6512 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I came across your channel... New subbie ❤️🥰
    I tried applying in Taiwan but I was told I dont qualify 🙃
    I have a diploma + TEFL + PGCE

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for staying😁
      Have you tried applying at international schools? I think you’d qualify

    • @lifewithzandihalley6512
      @lifewithzandihalley6512 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mzitheni_ no I haven't, i don't know any but I'll look them up.
      I must add: I work as an educator in SA (2years+ experience) and I have SACE

  • @TheKesa777
    @TheKesa777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey @ mzitheni I like listening to your content but I usually get lost when you mix languages.... Could you maybe stick to English for informative videos like these so ots easier to grasp the content....

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Noted! Thank you for watching and giving feedback

    • @snothilengema3900
      @snothilengema3900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or you can add subtitles.
      I speak isiZulu and sometimes I express myself better in my first language 😅

    • @lizwimasango6991
      @lizwimasango6991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@snothilengema3900 Yes it must be subtitles, I love the Zulu part makes the videos more hilarious and he's whole personality comes out ❤️

  • @sbusikhosana
    @sbusikhosana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cela uyeke ingudu please🙏🤣

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sbusikhosana 😹😹😹 angfun nokphinde ngiybone

  • @Janedavies-zq2md
    @Janedavies-zq2md ปีที่แล้ว

    Please can you help me,find out if my country is eligible for a work visa in Taiwan (sierra Leone west Africa)

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jane. Unfortunately the only African country that is recognized to be a native speaking country by the government in Taiwan is South Africa.
      If you do have the right qualifications, I suggest you join Facebook groups for teachers in Taiwan where they share posts for international schools and cram schools, you might stand a better chance there given that you have the correct documentation to come into the country.
      I know a few people who are from West Africa and they are working in cram schools.

    • @megad203
      @megad203 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@mzitheni_what does a cram school mean

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@megad203 schools that operate after the normal school hours. They mainly focus on teaching English

  • @HanC.
    @HanC. ปีที่แล้ว

    I struggle with Shopee, can you maybe explain ?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you’re struggling to add the address, go to your nearest 7/11 and ask them to put down theirs. Alternatively you can also copy it from the internet and put it down yourself.
      For products, you can type in English on the search bar and if the items are available they’ll appear there

    • @HanC.
      @HanC. ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much ❤

  • @fezilemkhontfo6615
    @fezilemkhontfo6615 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    please share how you claim your tax back

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fezilemkhontfo6615 hey, I did share. Here’s the link th-cam.com/video/9JvX3eWEnZE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zgkW38eQafNs0ZWP

  • @zizojikizinto
    @zizojikizinto 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Ngithatha leyo mali ngiyophuza mina" 🤣🤣 Haibo wayithatha kanjalo vele i apartment engena khishi??😆

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zizojikizinto cooking is temporary, fun times are forever😹😹😹

    • @zizojikizinto
      @zizojikizinto 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mzitheni_ 😆

  • @noahmiyavong6780
    @noahmiyavong6780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Taiwan you can save money. That is why it is full of South Africans for at least 25 years now. You will earn and save and make more than you would in SA. Fact. Still liked your vibe, your a nice guy

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noahmiyavong6780 thank you

  • @mearlhuang7051
    @mearlhuang7051 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which part of Taiwan are you in?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m in Taichung

  • @nicoleharrington9086
    @nicoleharrington9086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Energy drink will be my friend when I'm there

  • @EntleNzuza
    @EntleNzuza ปีที่แล้ว

    How many intakes does the scam and international schools have? I need to apply my documents are ready and my introduction video. Can you help me secure a job if possible 😢

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey. For Taiwan the intake is throughout the whole year.
      You can check the first video I uploaded for agencies you can use. Alternatively you can also check @Thembelihle Bhengu’s channel, she has a video on the different agencies you can apply on

  • @nobahlefakude8236
    @nobahlefakude8236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😭😭😭Holidays kanjani manje 😭😭Hayibo hayibo, Nina nikwa Corporate phela.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ngiyakchazela😭 but it’s not bad

  • @ketie_
    @ketie_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so lovable bandla...

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re sweet😁.
      Thank you 🤍

  • @axolendzimane139
    @axolendzimane139 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's like South Korea kuyabizwa kwezi country nyani

  • @Luffy-c4u
    @Luffy-c4u 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What language is this

  • @vannessalekola514
    @vannessalekola514 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah ey the reality of not having enough vacation days. 😤😭

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We make it work though with the leave days

  • @nokuthulakhumalo2354
    @nokuthulakhumalo2354 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eye opening dankie Mzi

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

  • @nobahlefakude8236
    @nobahlefakude8236 ปีที่แล้ว

    😢😢😢Kuya bhiza ngempela kanti 😭😭😭😭

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But we get paid enough, so we never feel it if we are being honest

  • @luyandamthabela3334
    @luyandamthabela3334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So you work in December ?😢

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. The first break is between Jan-Feb

  • @axolendzimane139
    @axolendzimane139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't your school pay for your rent?

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They give you a rent allowance which is capped at a certain amount. So if you find an apartment that you like and it’s more than the allowance, you’ll top up that amount yourself.

  • @lizwimasango6991
    @lizwimasango6991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kukhona yin okungakuciki?😂😂😭 Ngaze ngahleka.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha! Stooop

  • @adorationxofficial
    @adorationxofficial 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He did NOT lie

  • @expatleanie
    @expatleanie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You must be very new 😂. You have a lot of the finer points to learn still. Btw 20 years ago would have been very different for you.. you are lucky us old timer expats took the brunt for you and a lot has changed since then..

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha! I can imagine😁
      20 years? I don’t think I’d last out here for 5 years even😹😹

  • @nobahlefakude8236
    @nobahlefakude8236 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤣🤣🤣You appreciate bev more 🤣🤣Mara Nina guys nisebenza ama Business hours wonke

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      😹😹😹😹 bev is life!
      Wonke ke sana😭

    • @lizwimasango6991
      @lizwimasango6991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂

  • @lizwimasango6991
    @lizwimasango6991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂😂 I'm so hooked ❤

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha! Thank you so much

  • @duduzilembotini4491
    @duduzilembotini4491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waze wacikeka mkhaya😅

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eyyy😹😹😹

  • @justinapetrus5705
    @justinapetrus5705 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to know if one can teach more than one subject, perhaps your qualification covers art because I see some schools offer art as a subject cam you teach both english and another subject

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is possible. If you teach at a bilingual school or international school you definitely can teach more than 1 subject

    • @justinapetrus5705
      @justinapetrus5705 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mzitheni_ thank you 🤗💕

  • @colbingreene6983
    @colbingreene6983 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nkwinika❤❤

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Colbin 😅❤️❤️

  • @westcoastdean
    @westcoastdean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, yeah. South Africa is super cheap to live. Try living in Canada, the UK, Germany, or the US.

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah that’s true

  • @sinegugubongiwekhumalo4695
    @sinegugubongiwekhumalo4695 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video 😂😂😂😂 CAN I TELL YOU WHAT MY BIGGGGEST SHOCK WAS those skwaat toilets 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 KODWA BABA I REALLY WISH I KNEW🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣 the holiday thing is also killing me💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🥺

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Thank you. Well, I knew about the toilets way before I could come so I wasn’t shocked.
      The holiday thing is just crazy but at least we have leave days

    • @expatleanie
      @expatleanie ปีที่แล้ว

      We have those in sa.. if you looked at engen garage or shell.. there was always one at the end .. so not shocked.

  • @Laura-s1t8j
    @Laura-s1t8j 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why u speaking ur language we cannot understand

  • @randysambo3684
    @randysambo3684 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂🤣🤣🤣 as for the holidays no ways buya ekhaya

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😹😹😹😹😹 hahaha! Asoze

  • @thalentehleleni4256
    @thalentehleleni4256 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mzitheni_
      @mzitheni_  ปีที่แล้ว

      MaHleleni bhoza yami😍❤️

  • @justinapetrus5705
    @justinapetrus5705 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂❤

  • @Khulu_Zebra
    @Khulu_Zebra 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ingudu🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TL243
    @TL243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😎❤🇹🇼‼

  • @SisLinaM
    @SisLinaM ปีที่แล้ว

    Yhima mntase, did Teach Taiwan not offer you accommodation or you prepared allowance?

    • @Khulu_Zebra
      @Khulu_Zebra 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂 awukahle