What jobs are typically suited for an english major?

I can't decide what I want to teach: English Abroad vs. At Home?

• I'm going to just dive into this: I can't decide if I want to do ESL (Teaching English to non-English speakers) abroad, or if I would be better suited to earn a Ph.D here and teach creative writing in a university. Unlike other jobs interests, I can't just pop over to another country and watch how ESL works. The biggest thing holding me back is fear of failure, loneliness, and self-doubt. Then again, I love culture a lot. I've had friends from other countries and I really really enjoy helping them figure out how to say things. Teaching creative writing here would require a Ph.D. I have no problem earning a Ph.D but it IS more schooling time and more debt. I've also heard it's super competitive. What appeals to me about this is my own enjoyment of creativity in writing. I am currently a senior at my university, but I will be graduating a little late (December). I feel like I'm on a very short time-line to figure all of this out. [*stressed*] I apologize for how the question has jumped around a lot, but I felt that if I didn't make it short-and-to-the-point you'd be reading a paper instead.

• Answer:

  A GOOD ESL course takes at least a year. However, advanced degrees are respected overseas, and if you had the doctorate you might be able to teach at a branch of an American university overseas, which would allow you to explore at your own pace. However, your application would look better if you were fluent in a second language.