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[Otherside]

Has anyone taught in a public school in Gunpo? They seem to be running their own program, and I'd like to hear some feedback. Especially regarding their overnight camps.

I've recently accepted a "GEPIK" position in Gunpo.

I was under the impression it was a standard GEPIK position with a standard GEPIK contract. It turns out, they are running their own program (funded by City Hall), and have their own contract. For the most part, the contract is the same as a standard GEPIK contract, however a few clauses are different (most of which, are to the detriment of the teacher)

The housing allowance is 600,000. This is a major pro. Teachers in school provided housing may not benefit, but for myself who will have his own place, this translates to a 200k raise.

Here are some of the notable clauses:

[Soldier]

They might take a gun...and po you with that contract in Gunpo.

What is you get sick during camp? I never had to pay a deposit for my accomodation. How come u r getting only 600k instead of 2M for renewal?

Teach 8 hrs a day during winter camp...I taught only 2.

Dissapitaion of leave after 6mos from renewel?...

How long is the orientation? 1 hr, 1 day 1 week, 2 weeks or 1 month?

If the latter...it would suck....

600K for a return ticket is low.

Why does Gunpo choose to do their owm thing with city hall instead of going with the rest of the region.


I wouldn't take that deal...if you do...I wil gun and po you myself in Gunpo....


On a serious note....if that is your only option...take it...but be informed that there are better options out there....and you don't always have to hang out in Seoul or Busan.

[Otherside]

[Soldier]

You are welcome...I'm glad to give you my 22 won's worth.

I think you have made up you mind...I hope that in the end you will find a happy teaching experience...wherever you go..sometimes I find very difficult to determine in the beginning of a teaching post.

Best of luck to you Otherside!!!!

[davehere22]

The worst thing about working for gunpo is the camps. Though my camp got cancelled this winter, so not bad.

I did the camp back in the summer. Its down the country near boryeong..in the hills. nothing around. sharing wood cabins with 2 or 3 other teachers. not much work, so its very boring.
But theres about 13 or 14 teachers so you can have a bit of fun
but i'd much rather be able to go to my own house in the evening.

there really is about 2 hours maximum of teaching in the day.
and about 2 or 3 teachers teaching a class of 10 (max).
classes can be spread out a little tho. one in the morning, one at 6pm..



The 600,000 is if you dont take the plane ticket. They provide a full refund of your ticket, no problem. (i've just given in my receipts the other day) i'll get the refund this month.

I had no orientation. I heard some people went but i'm not sure. Maybe because I was already experienced.
The only thing that came close to orientation (and were labelled for new teachers) was some open classes...

They give 600 for housing , thats good. I use it.

I still have to pay the deposit..1,050 total over 3 months (first year) I get it back when I leave the school. I tried not to pay it..
but rules are rules....in schools

I get an extra 5 days to go home between contracts, and extra unpaid time off if i need it.

It all depends on the school your going to work at. Talk to the teacher at that school at the moment.

[Otherside]

Thanks for the feedback davehere22.

I guess I'll be sharing a cabin with you this summer ^^