Thread: work for americans in Russia - prestigious-->humble

I don't think English teachers are needed that badly. My mailbox (for paper mail) is full of spam offering (among other things) 'learning English in 2 weeks using an advanced method from native Engilsh speakers'. Learning English is not a problem at all here.
Secondly, it's rather hard to get officially employed for a foreigner, because of the law stating that if you plan to employ a foreign person you must prove that you won't be able to find a suitable candidate among residents.
Third. Your income as an English teacher won't probably cover your living expenses (although I can only judge by the number of 'offers' in my spambox - the competition is hard, as I imagine).
There may be some demand for English teachers in smaller cities but your earnings there would be less. Substantially.
If you feel like it, you can try some business here (import some goods from the US), but again, it must be something unique (something that is not made in China )

The best way would be to get employed by an American company who works in Russia and come work here.

@ eric - Honestly my desire was not much more than to be able to live there for a period of time, so the cost of living would have to be met.. Ramil mentioned I suppose that often teachers don't make enough for this... Teachers are underpaid here in USA too, of course... But there is the infamous story of a time not too long ago when teachers in Russia were being paid in vodka.. (Of course I'm not suggesting this, haha)

@ Ramil - thank you for the information in your post.. So after reading this, I'm thinking that having somewhat exclusive hospitality certification like CHA or some such might be a better shoe-in-the-door..? Also I've just read a lot about visa laws and work/visa laws in russia, and it seems a hotel or an employer can be functional in bringing a person in and helping them with having/maintaining the correct paperwork.. It sesms a long shot but maybe there is some merit in the hospitality edge of things.

Then again, maybe not - =) A lot to consider.. and subsequently more research =)

{RAMIL} "If you feel like it, you can try some business here (import some goods from the US), but again, it must be something unique (something that is not made in China ) " <-- "Hm, made in america, let me think... come on, man, think, there's got to be something!!" =))

Originally Posted by kidkboom

{RAMIL} "If you feel like it, you can try some business here (import some goods from the US), but again, it must be something unique (something that is not made in China ) " <-- "Hm, made in america, let me think... come on, man, think, there's got to be something!!" =))

Bring dollars. Lots of them, they still have some substantial value here

Originally Posted by Ramil

Bring dollars. Lots of them, they still have some substantial value here

I beg to assume he meant you gotta find something "made in America" in the US. =))

Originally Posted by Ramil

Bring dollars. Lots of them, they still have some substantial value here

I assume they are "made in America" and not China, lol.... (but these days, who knows?)