TravelBud

TravelBud, as the entity that marketed and sold this program package, is fully accountable for the operational failures and the discriminatory rejection carried out by its partner, XploreAsia. They sold a defective service and are hiding behind vague slogans like "Lifetime Placement Guarantee" and "Guaranteed Job Placement." 1. Complicity in Discriminatory Practices TravelBud is culpable for the unethical nature of the product it sold: Admitting to Discrimination: TravelBud's communication, through Support Manager Charlotte Del Grande, explicitly detailed the discriminatory nature of the rejection, citing my private, mild neurodivergence (Autism spectrum) as a factor for denying the "Future Placement Support." Unprofessional Blacklisting: TravelBud sanctioned the rejection based on vague, subjective complaints about "short-term memory" and discussing "personal matters." I demand that TravelBud provide the specific, written job requirement that states my personal conversations violate the terms of their guarantee. 2. Policy Failure and the "Flute Rule" TravelBud sold a program that operates under the flawed logic of the "Flute Rule," and is therefore accountable for the resulting injustice. The "Flute Rule" Explained: This refers to the arbitrary job requirement in international teaching that demands a Bachelor's Degree in any subject, regardless of its relevance. My degree is in Music Performance. It’s exactly like telling a brilliant metal band guitarist that they must first learn to play the flute just to get the job! The Policy Injustice: TravelBud is liable for selling a program based on a requirement that rejects skill (120-hour TEFL) and valid credentials (Associate's degree). The program relies on a prejudicial, secret feedback mechanism to reject applicants, demonstrating a complete disregard for professional fairness and making a mockery of their "Lifetime Guarantee." 3. Accountability and Strategic Action This is being addressed as a failure in Strategic Legal Action and Policy Reform, not a minor customer service issue. As a strategic thinker specializing in Consumer Law and Policy Reform (with a Law Background), I am challenging this injustice through formal channels. I have filed formal complaints with the OCPB, UTEP, and BBB, asserting that TravelBud is liable for selling a program based on deception and discriminatory practices. I am currently pursuing all available regulatory avenues to force accountability and expose the misleading nature of their guarantees.

This company is not worth your time or money because if you have any type of ADHD or Autism diagnoises they will rightfully deny you. They will also not refund your money back once you start paying for the program. Waste of time for people who are diagnosed with mental disorders

I am coming up on 6 months into my placement as an English teacher in Japan and could not be happier that I chose to work with TravelBud! TravelBud makes it extremely easy to begin the process of moving your life abroad, from facilitating a TESOL certification course, setting up interviews with prospective schools, and even connecting you with incredible people making up an in-country support team. Every staff member I have spoken with from this company has been incredibly kind, patient, and more than willing to answer any and all questions I had about teaching, living abroad, and the entire process of doing so. If you are thinking about teaching abroad, I cannot recommend TravelBud enough - they are a perfect resource to make the process of moving your entire life to another country as seamless as possible, whether it's your first or tenth time doing so!