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kavanluc
Joined: 15 May 2013
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 Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: Jeju Dilemma - General Advice |
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Hello everyone,
I have a bit of a dilemma and I'm just looking for some general advice. I'm interested in moving to Jeju with my Korean wife (she has family there). Anyway, the dilemma is regarding landing a job.
International schools: I'm currently preparing applications for several international schools in Jeju, but they are highly competitive. My qualifications seem on par for this kind of job (master's in education, US teaching certificate, 3 years US teaching experience, ESL teaching experience in Korea), but given how competitive they are, there is no guarantee.
Public schools: This seemed like a good backup plan, but given how you can't choose your location with EPIK I'm worried this is not a viable option.
Hagwon: I would prefer not to. I feel I'm overqualified for this and I have had my own bad experience with a hagwon. However, perhaps this would be good to do for the first year while I locate better employment?
I'm just curious what people here might suggest or advise. Given my F-6 visa it could also be possible to move to Jeju first (stay with family) and then try to locate a job whilst there. Not sure. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. |
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PRagic
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like you know your options already. |
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weigook744
Joined: 12 Sep 2017
Location: Hangook
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| Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Jeju Dilemma - General Advice |
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| kavanluc wrote: |
Hello everyone,
I have a bit of a dilemma and I'm just looking for some general advice. I'm interested in moving to Jeju with my Korean wife (she has family there). Anyway, the dilemma is regarding landing a job.
International schools: I'm currently preparing applications for several international schools in Jeju, but they are highly competitive. My qualifications seem on par for this kind of job (master's in education, US teaching certificate, 3 years US teaching experience, ESL teaching experience in Korea), but given how competitive they are, there is no guarantee.
Public schools: This seemed like a good backup plan, but given how you can't choose your location with EPIK I'm worried this is not a viable option.
Hagwon: I would prefer not to. I feel I'm overqualified for this and I have had my own bad experience with a hagwon. However, perhaps this would be good to do for the first year while I locate better employment?
I'm just curious what people here might suggest or advise. Given my F-6 visa it could also be possible to move to Jeju first (stay with family) and then try to locate a job whilst there. Not sure. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. |
Hakwons go local and look. International Schools, no advantage. |
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nicwr2002
Joined: 17 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:08 am Post subject: |
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| Try to set up a study room. 공부방 |
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