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gaba schools? a scam?

 
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nawlinsgurl



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:57 am    Post subject: gaba schools? a scam? Reply with quote

does anyone know about gaba schools? i saw an advert in metropolis for them and was wondering about pay and method and etc...anyone know? thanx Very Happy
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Sweetsee



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You could do a lot better but probably not much worse.
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Mike L.



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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You could do a lot better but probably not much worse.


I have to disagree! GABA has been caught forging degrees and used to employee people illegally.

They can no longer sponser full time workers.

They have perhaps the worst rep of any fairly large eikaiwa in Japan.

Avoid at all costs!!!!
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sildentokyo1



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 3:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you mind giving more details about what's so bad about Gaba? I've been considering it for its flexible schedule, and another guy who used to work at Aeon with me now works there and is very happy. He got promoted quite quickly and now makes over 50% more than what he used to make at Aeon. Thanks!
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Glenski



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.eltnews.com/community/?board=jobs;action=display;num=1107126103
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Mike L.



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Do you mind giving more details about what's so bad about Gaba? I've been considering it for its flexible schedule, and another guy who used to work at Aeon with me now works there and is very happy. He got promoted quite quickly and now makes over 50% more than what he used to make at Aeon. Thanks!


If you friend lasts in the position it will be unusual. Do a search here or head over to Gaijinpot.com.

Lot's on both sites...
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bearcat



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also check the General Union's website for gaba related info
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sildentokyo1



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, everyone. Guess that just about clears it up.
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nawlinsgurl



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks i can see clearly now also!!!!!
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Brooks



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

on Odakyu I have seen their ads. It is like they want to do ads like Benetton.
I saw three:

Romance + GABA (two back people holding hands)
Identity + GABA (people drinking beer at a bar, smiling). Maybe they can only afford one beer on their wages. The beer looked like it was imported from Europe (i.e. Carlsburg)

and one more, I forgot. The picture showed people making pottery. Not sure what that has with learning English.
Part of their costs are going to advertising. I wonder how much those ads cost.
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