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Markness
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| Jmbf wrote: |
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| Keeping busy with adults as the primary source of work can be difficult. I worked mostly with mid to high level executives and lawyers. Great people to work with, but can be difficult keeping the calendar full and finding new people when clients leave. |
I agree with this. In my experience younger students tend to be longer term and more stable than adults. If they are happy they can stick with you for years. I would say my current mix is around 45% primary school students, 30% kindergarten students, 15% adults and 10% secondary school students. I prefer having a wide mix of students myself, keeps things interesting. |
Thirdeded. A small training school I work for (only the owner and myself work there), have no problems getting students. Kids are a pain in the ass/require more energy, but are much easier to discipline and the parents are ALWAYS going to force them to go. So many are looking for an advantage and language helps in the Chinese job market. Thus, you have a ton of kids who are available. |
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Jmbf
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| Markness wrote: |
Thirdeded. A small training school I work for (only the owner and myself work there), have no problems getting students. Kids are a pain in the ass/require more energy, but are much easier to discipline and the parents are ALWAYS going to force them to go. So many are looking for an advantage and language helps in the Chinese job market. Thus, you have a ton of kids who are available. |
Another important point with younger kids is that satisfied parents are much more likely to refer additional students to you. |
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