Be Like Chris: Move from Burnout to Belonging by Teaching in Thailand with a Supportive Community
“When you feel good, you perform better.” – Anonymous High turnover in the ESL industry has long been a challenge for teachers working overseas. Many educators struggle with cultural adjustment, language barriers, unfamiliar food, isolation, and classroom pressures. These challenges can lead even well-intentioned teachers to question their decisions. I witnessed this firsthand early in […]
Be Like Chris: Enjoy Fun and Fulfilling Term 2 Teaching Experiences in Buriram, Thailand
Teaching in Thailand is often described in terms of big milestones — new terms, festivals, projects, and classroom breakthroughs. But as many experienced educators know, it’s the smaller moments that quietly shape a fulfilling teaching journey. It’s been months since Term 2 began at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School. Now, I’m glad to share the balance between routine […]
Be Like Chris: Build Community, Create Connections, and Achieve Work-Life Balance Teaching in Thailand
“You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do.” A very warm welcome back to all our hard-working teachers, and indeed to all within the BFITS community, as we begin another year. I hope that everybody had a pleasant break and is feeling reenergized as we tackle another busy but rewarding […]