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I am thinking about a career change...?

I am an environmental scientist, got a BSc, MA and MSc and 20 years of experience behind me as a CEO of a government agency. I just started my own consulting firm with a few partners...But I am sick and tired of the corporate world and I need to do something more meaningful. I am thinking about teaching ESL in Asia (I am fluent in English & French, and I also speak a couple of other latin languages), where I have traveled extensively in the past 20 years. Aside from ESL teaching, what other people-oriented work could I do with my background and experience, in a non-profit volunteer-type sector in Asia? Salary is not really an issue, although I am not Mother Theresa and would still need to be able to afford a relatively decent living by Asian standards, not North American's. I guess you can say that I am having a mid-life crisis...so it's time for a real change.

Public Comments

1. You need to move on, if you feel this need to go out and teach, than perhaps that is now your calling..As long as you can still live comfortably, I say go for it....you already did your own opening of a consulting firm, and now you linger towards teaching. I say that is a wonderful idea and many people can use your help...GOOD LUCK Midlife crisis or not....as long as you can get along in life with pay, you will be much happier knowing you took this step and helped someone who needs this very much...what a gift...If not fully comfortable do it part time and see if the shoe fits...You never know till you try...
2. What about FSL? In Vietnam especially there is a need for French. I'll bet there are plenty of Chinese who would like to learn it, especially since China borders Vietnam. You have the option of ESL. But since French is your first language, why not leave yourself open to both?