Hi all
Thought I'd make my post a separate topic so I could take this opportunity to say a massive thanks to those who run the show and those also who contribute. What a wealth of info! Most everything I need to know is under this one roof and I think thats amazing, so, many many thanks.
I am from NZ and next year my 7yo and I will be coming to Hua Hin (I decided on HH after much research). I have a TESOL with Business, experience teaching ESOL, and various diplomas and certificates, though no degree. I have read differing opinions on the no-degree factor, but I think ultimately it comes down to supply and demand, and the other qualifications I have that will go in my favour. A quiet 25k job in HH will suit me just fine as a parent, and I will have cash in the bank to supplement if need be.
As for schools, it would be great if we could both rock along to Somtawin (sp?) each day but the differing opinions I've read on this school makes the decision tough! Haven't heard much about others though they must exist.
Have seen some nice houses on sites like Hua Hin Property Centre for 10k/month though I think these places are a bit out of town. Guess I'll suss that out when I get there. Though even choosing a guest house to stay in when we get there is tough - there are so many!
Just one question - I have been told that schools often recruit in March, shut down in April, and start in May. If I was in HH in early March, would I be likely to secure a position, go off on holiday, and come back and start in May? Or does it not actually work like that?
Thanks so much all,
Hails
Hi from a kiwi chick...
Hails,
I don't mean to be a dampener on your intended move, but :
You'd be happy on 25k a month and spending 10k for accomdation? That leaves you 15k.
How are you going to educate your daughter?
Sorry, but I think you'll find it really tough even allowing for any savings you've got. Those will just disappear.
Just a thought.
I don't mean to be a dampener on your intended move, but :
You'd be happy on 25k a month and spending 10k for accomdation? That leaves you 15k.
How are you going to educate your daughter?
Sorry, but I think you'll find it really tough even allowing for any savings you've got. Those will just disappear.
Just a thought.
Ok, so here you go, based on what you've told us
Accom 8-10 (lets say 10) ?
Bills 2- 3 (lets say 3)?
Education 6
That leaves you with 6k per month to live, based on 25 a month.
I would factor in another 15k per month spending with your daughter. 500 per day.
So, that's the reality. Others here may disagree, but I'm only trying to give you a steer.
Total, 34k. You might as well think about it as 40k if you want a "reasonable" lifestyle.
Hope that helps. Don't come over with pie in the sky.
Accom 8-10 (lets say 10) ?
Bills 2- 3 (lets say 3)?
Education 6
That leaves you with 6k per month to live, based on 25 a month.
I would factor in another 15k per month spending with your daughter. 500 per day.
So, that's the reality. Others here may disagree, but I'm only trying to give you a steer.
Total, 34k. You might as well think about it as 40k if you want a "reasonable" lifestyle.
Hope that helps. Don't come over with pie in the sky.
Hi Hails, welcome to the board.
Have a read of this one:
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/vi ... php?t=1276
There are a few topics on schools, renting and incomes etc. Any specific questions fire away.
Have a read of this one:
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/vi ... php?t=1276
There are a few topics on schools, renting and incomes etc. Any specific questions fire away.
Hey, no, thats good, been wanting to sort out a budget.
Schooling for her won't come into the budget, I'll pay for that at the start with my savings. We will eat out a lot as I hate cooking but I won't be buying expensive westerner food, we both love simple ethnic food. And that will be it for spending really, I won't be going to pubs, being that I have my daughter to look after, and I won't be going out looking for Thai girls either hehe. As long as I have an internet connection and the beach nearby I'll be happy. I think my biggest expense will be travel and sightseeing, but again I have more than enough in the bank.
Don't worry I don't expect to make any money in LOS!
Schooling for her won't come into the budget, I'll pay for that at the start with my savings. We will eat out a lot as I hate cooking but I won't be buying expensive westerner food, we both love simple ethnic food. And that will be it for spending really, I won't be going to pubs, being that I have my daughter to look after, and I won't be going out looking for Thai girls either hehe. As long as I have an internet connection and the beach nearby I'll be happy. I think my biggest expense will be travel and sightseeing, but again I have more than enough in the bank.
Don't worry I don't expect to make any money in LOS!