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asiaamber · Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hello friends:
I'm looking for feedback/advice from anyone whose had experience with the schools in subject line above. I've interviewed with a recruiter from HESS and I've submitted my resume to TFC. Both seem to be highly reputable institutions, but I'm looking for 'first hand' advice/experiences. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!! Smile

BigWally · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject:

welcome to the forum....

do a search...try the keyword "hess"

markholmes · Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 661 Location: Wengehua

babar6789 · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 69 Location: Japan

I've never heard of TFC , however there are many posts on HESS on the forum if you can be bothered doing a search.

I worked for Hess for a year. Generally my experience was good. Working conditions at my branch were fine and I got on ok with the Chinese Teachers (the most important aspect of the job imo). However, I think it depends which branch you work at. I believe that at least two thirds of people quit before their contract expires. I would put this down to a combination of (perceived) poor working conditions and homesickness.

Due to the set curriculum the work is fairly straightforward once you get used to it although there is little room for creativity. I would recommend it as a 1st job but if you have teaching experience you may regret signing.

Darotker · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 15

timmyjames1976 · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 148

Hess is okay for starting teachers.

Avoid Kindy - that is the main cause for people quitting, way too much drama over kindy

Low Pay - the next reason people leave, the pay is low

Otherwise, the structure is nice (my school now has almost none, and that isnt good)

shyarra · Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Taichung, Taiwan

I worked for Hess for six months. Yes, I broke my contract. My reasons didn't have much to do with Hess, though, and more to do with myself. I didn't like the fact that I was working for a corporation, and I wanted to teach older kids. If you like teaching kids in the 6-11 year old group, it's fine.

My only warning is if you're coming to the Taichung area and you're working for Hess: find your own housing. Go on Tealit, find it yourself. The main complaint I heard besides the commute some people had to do was about the terrible housing they ended up getting hooked up with. If they insist on getting you settled, insist back that you'll do it on your own.