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overworkedandunderpaid
Joined: 26 Mar 2010
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 Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:29 am Post subject: Best Schools in Budapest for teaching adults? |
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Hi,
I'm considering going to Budapest to look for work. One school has already told me they could hire me part time, but nothing more since I'm not an EU citizen. I understand that I'll not make much money, and I know people on this forum have suggested that in Budapest one is better off applying in person.
So my question is: what are the best language schools or other teaching opportunities in the city (for teaching adults)?
Also, if anyone know the current situation regarding non-EU citizens, is it common that schools would refuse to jump through the hoops of hiring non-EU teachers full time? I want to be sure that piecing together a couple part-time gigs and privates is really the best I can do in the city.
Thanks :) |
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overworkedandunderpaid
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| good to know, thanks! |
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Austin Allegro
Joined: 11 May 2009
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I've been here a while and can tell you that schools absolutely will not do anything to help you be legal, except maybe IH for their CELTA grads. You need to either start your own business (and the license is very expensive - hundreds of Euros) or you need to find a company that will sell you an invoice which can cost up to 30% of your salary.
About schools...no matter what school you work for be sure to always keep good records of your hours - photocopy your time sheets, etc. I worked for what's considered a decent school (Be Happy) and had to remind them on several occasions that they underpaid me. A friend of mine has worked for a few different schools and says that it's normal to have to be aggressive to be paid what you are rightfully owed. Schools to avoid if possible - Atalanta, Katedra, Arkhad...there are others, but I forgot the names. I only teach private students now.
I'm sorry to be so negative, because Budapest is a great place to live. But business is done differently here and you'll be taken advantage of if you aren't careful. |
Thanks for this - what are the chances, do you think, of a newly qualified CELTA teacher getting work in Budapest, either in a school or with private pupils?
I have no experience other than 3 months' volunteer teaching in India, but 15 years of editing and corporate communications.
I won't have to earn a great deal as I would be sharing rent with my girlfriend (who's a Hungarian teacher, so could help with contacts) She gets by (just) on 150,000 HUF net a month, so I'd need to earn around the same.
Any advice would be welcome! |
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