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meganmarion2626



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:34 pm    Post subject: American language Village Reply with quote

has anyone heard of this company. I was offered a position for the Spring camp for 20 days and I am thinking of accepting. Pleas advise!
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DirtGuy



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I worked for them during the New Year break and had a good time. A bit disorganized at times but we all got paid and fed and sheltered so I have no complaints. They've been doing this gig for many years and have it down pretty well.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just be aware that they are only paying you $1000. They word it to seem that you will be paid for your flight plus $1000 US.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:51 pm    Post subject: Re: American language Village Reply with quote

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DirtGuy



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, that's true. The pay is nothing great so it works best if you are already in TW. It can also be a good way to try out the country and see what it's like to work with kids. I came from the States to do the job so it didn't make sense from a straight economic standpoint. However, I found that I liked working in TW but would rather work with adults vs. young people. That alone was worth the cost of an air ticket.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not talking about the cost. My point is that some people have came to the camp expecting that they would get $1000US plus another $1300 for their plane ticket.
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beenthere96-2005



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:45 pm    Post subject: Re: American language Village Reply with quote

meganmarion2626 wrote:
has anyone heard of this company. I was offered a position for the Spring camp for 20 days and I am thinking of accepting. Pleas advise!


Its a lot of work for the money. The kids are run in to the ground as well.

I worked other camps in Taiwan for twice the pay and half the work.

The owner has got to be rich by now, you would think he would finally pay decent money.
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