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appleyuqian

Similar as me, I am not doing professional job either. My major is Computer (bachelor), Electronic Business (master). But the difference is: I am not good at Enlish, I am good at maths.
I used to studied in TAFE for bookkeeping course after I got PR. Then I have an oppotunity to have a full time job as data entry clerk. So I did not finish the course in TAFE. How Shame!
After I work full time job one and half year, I have baby. Now he is seven month old and I am still do the data entry job...
I can understand your situation. My opinion is TAFE is good choice to find out what is your interest area. Be confident, and you will get a good job what you want to.

[ 本帖最后由 appleyuqian 于 2012-7-16 12:55 编辑 ]

JZhu

The previous post sounds a bit too "serious and formal", so I deleted it. :-)
Actually I have been encouraged to do a master of teaching, but I was lazy and do not want to leave my comfort zone, either. I was saying:
1. Asian language studies have been in the decline for the last decade. Both parties are promising they are going to reverse the trend. As far as I know, University of Melbourne has been advising the government on how to promote Asian Literacy among all school levels. This occurred in the context of the government initiation of "Australia in the Asian Century". I was told by the people in the know that Quality Mandarin teacher will be in great demand. If you do not mind teaching, maybe it is time that you stick with it.
2. I understand it will be hard for a new teacher to find a full-time position. If you stay longer, you may find it is much easier.

What I can say is: you go girl!

苏苏@sydney

thanks!for sharing your experience!
I'm sure you are a great working mum with potential and big heart.
jiayou!

苏苏@sydney

Agree!
Especially mandarin, which is not a very populat language in many public and private schools.
So before step into the teaching career, make sure you can apply for advantages subjects, ESL is an option
Currently, I am just not considerring being a teacher, maybe things will change one day.
Anyway, good luck : )

solomon99

you are still young , so try something you really like and then decide your path.

苏苏@sydney

thanks！ I‘m leaving the position in 3 weeks, and will sort things out