I'm an IT and Business professional running my own IT consultancy since the internet was first born, I have "been there, done that" and was looking for a side-line vocation to migrate into, flexi-working or part time - ideally where I can pick and choose my hours. I luckily stumbled on a job advert for a company called TWENIX, of which I hadn't previously heard within the UK. They wanted to add teachers to their pool, but I didn't believe I would be suitable as I have no proven past official teaching experience (although I have held many business seminars and IT training sessions), I didn't think I would make it past phase 1. To my surprise they seemed interested in my profile and long story short I have now been a TWENIX teacher for the past month, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. Back in the day (Gosh I sound old but trust me I don't feel it!) I used to travel throughout Europe implemented IT systems, and I loved working and socialising with the European's I met some wonderful people - and TWENIX now gives me the op to rekindle those fond memories, whilst also giving back to the community by helping others to improve their English speaking skills - learning from someone who is born and bred British and who still lives in the UK. And I earn just about enough money to treat myself to a celebratory croissant and cappuccino ;-)