There are cases when foreign teachers have been fired ‘without reason’, teachers not getting paid, and schools closing their doors. It’s more common to hear about negative experiences online and assume it happens to a larger population. Generally, you will get paid on time and work the entire length of your contract. Even if you contact a foreign teacher before you get hired, you can still end up in a surprising situation. It’s also good to be part of the local community of foreign teachers to be able to find alternate employment.