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[Laura C]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know how long M.I.L. take to respond to applications? I can't find any info about this on their website, just that they welcome applications at all times.

Thanks in advance,

L

[unchi pants]

I have no idea, but why don't you give them a call?

[shmooj]

I'm just reading between the lines but a school that posts that they are taking "ongoing applications" or "applications at any time" may have a high staff turnover and needs to keep a pool of applicants on standby at any time.

Not saying this place has that but that is has been known to indicate this.

[chinagirl]

Having worked for MIL in 2000-1, I can tell you that with a large staff and 9 branches, teachers come and go. They hire as people's contracts expire, and there are around 30 teachers. People typically stay at the eikawa 1-3 years, and they do need to take applicants continuously because of this. There are many classes on the schedule to staff. When I was there we only had one person break her contract early - she arrived and returned home within 48 hours because of extreme homesickness.

It's a good place to work - I have recommended them before on this site. They are upfront and fair, honoring their contract. Just give them time to process your application and don't worry.


chinagirl

[Laura C]

Thanks all, esp chinagirl.

I've read a lot of good things about this school, and a friend's sister worked for them, so I am keen to get an interview.

I didn't want to give them a call because perhaps they generally take, say, 4 weeks to process an application (I applied 2 weeks ago), and so I don't want it to look like I'm impatient or rushing them.

But now I know...thanks again all.

L

[shmooj]

[chinagirl]

Shmooj, you're right. I believe that she was coming from somewhere in the corn belt states of the US. I was giving her an orientation on day 1 when she looked out the window at the dense neighborhood of "mansions" and pachinko parlors and burst into tears. She didn't stop crying throughout the next day, and the next thing we knew, she was gone. I guess she wasn't as adventurous as she thought! (I did feel terrible for her, though - young and innocent as a babe, that girl seemed!)

[shmooj]

[hagakuri]

I posted this about a year ago concerning MIL. You may glean something useful from it.

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=2033&highlight=

[Laura C]

Thanks hagakuri.

Thanks also to the person who sent me an email about the company -- I couldn't email you back for some unknown techie reason beyond my understanding , but just wanted to let you know your words were appreciated. Ta to all.

L