When I first moved abroad to teach English, I thought the biggest challenges would be lesson planning, culture shock, and figuring out the visa process.
I was wrong.
The hardest part? Money.
Not because I wasn’t earning enough — but because I didn’t understand how money actually works when you move across countries, currencies, contracts, and banking systems.
After living and working in Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea, I made a series of completely avoidable financial mistakes that cost me time, stress, and thousands of dollars.
So I put everything into one honest guide:
👉 5 Financial Mistakes I Made Teaching English Abroad
Inside, I break down:
- The startup costs nobody warns you about
- Why trusting recruiters too easily can cost you
- Banking mistakes that quietly drain your money
- Lifestyle creep abroad (yes, it’s real)
- Why not having an exit plan can leave you stuck
This isn’t a horror story.
It’s a shortcut.
If you’re planning to teach English abroad — or you’re already overseas — this will help you avoid the same financial stress I went through and actually enjoy the experience you worked so hard for.
Because teaching abroad should feel freeing… not financially confusing.
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