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Pitarou
Joined: 16 Nov 2009
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Location: Narita, Japan
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| rxk22 wrote: |
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I know of people who are personal trainers and the like. If you become popular, it is best to price yourself so that you get more serious people. Less likely to cancel, or just mess around all day.
Also chasing lessons for ¥1500 an hour is a waste of time. You need to have a ton of lessons for that to make any real difference in income. |
Hear hear!
It's a common observation, in many businesses, that the more you charge, the more seriously your clients take your time, and the less trouble they cause you. |
Well, and it makes it seem like you are more serious as well. It is def win-win.
But of course, if you are starting out, start low, and allow your self some room to make errors, without upsetting your clientele |
No! That's a rookie mistake.
Unless you're desperate for some fast cash, start high. If you lose too many potential clients, bring your prices down.
The vast majority of English teachers lose far more money through fear of upsetting the client than they lose through attempting to overcharge. |
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Solar Strength
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
Posts: 557
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Solar, I am no longer in Japan but these jobs were in central Tokyo. Most of my students were university professors.
(I said 'three years ago', but it was probably more like four that I picked up these jobs. I doubt I could get that much today. The whole situation looks very bad for going back one day.) |
Yes, the situation with regard to EFL teaching in Tokyo, and Japan in general, is bleak. Especially in terms of a career with any kind of social benefits.
As I've heard from others, Japan as a TEFL location has been played out. Too many teachers. Too few jobs. Low salaries. No benefits.
Head to China for a new EFL start. |
Maybe you and rslrunner can set up a school in China. You both seem to know about as much about the EFL business here. |
I've already got 3 schools in Japan and 2 in China.
I'm stretched thin as it is already. If you want to know more about the EFL industry here or in China, let me know.
I'm always willing to help a newb, like yourself. |
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Pitarou
Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Posts: 1116
Location: Narita, Japan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| Mr. Leafy wrote: |
Solar, I am no longer in Japan but these jobs were in central Tokyo. Most of my students were university professors.
(I said 'three years ago', but it was probably more like four that I picked up these jobs. I doubt I could get that much today. The whole situation looks very bad for going back one day.) |
Yes, the situation with regard to EFL teaching in Tokyo, and Japan in general, is bleak. Especially in terms of a career with any kind of social benefits.
As I've heard from others, Japan as a TEFL location has been played out. Too many teachers. Too few jobs. Low salaries. No benefits.
Head to China for a new EFL start. |
Maybe you and rslrunner can set up a school in China. You both seem to know about as much about the EFL business here. |
I've already got 3 schools in Japan and 2 in China.
I'm stretched thin as it is already. If you want to know more about the EFL industry here or in China, let me know.
I'm always willing to help a newb, like yourself. |
Superb retort!  |
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jmatt
Joined: 29 Apr 2012
Posts: 122
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| Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:07 am Post subject: |
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| Solar Strength wrote: |
| jmatt wrote: |
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| Mr. Leafy wrote: |
Solar, I am no longer in Japan but these jobs were in central Tokyo. Most of my students were university professors.
(I said 'three years ago', but it was probably more like four that I picked up these jobs. I doubt I could get that much today. The whole situation looks very bad for going back one day.) |
Yes, the situation with regard to EFL teaching in Tokyo, and Japan in general, is bleak. Especially in terms of a career with any kind of social benefits.
As I've heard from others, Japan as a TEFL location has been played out. Too many teachers. Too few jobs. Low salaries. No benefits.
Head to China for a new EFL start. |
Maybe you and rslrunner can set up a school in China. You both seem to know about as much about the EFL business here. |
I've already got 3 schools in Japan and 2 in China.
I'm stretched thin as it is already. If you want to know more about the EFL industry here or in China, let me know.
I'm always willing to help a newb, like yourself. |
Touche, SS. Touche! |
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