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KizuStrife · Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 16

I have been accepted for interviews [edit] with these two companies (only ones I applied to). I have a degree in English and Allied Language Arts (English and Teaching). I am certified to teach and have experience through my internship (for degree) and as a sub (4-12). Should I go through either of these companies, or try to apply directly for a job?

deadzenpoet · Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 71

You saw that notorious video that Peppy showed you right? Is that what you want to do? You keep mentioning your experience which leads me to think you will get bored at a babysitting type of teaching kids school. Do you want to teach or jump around and babysit? If you have 3-5 grand, then just go over there and hit the pavement.

KizuStrife · Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 16

I feel as if I'm capable of teaching at any capacity for one year. I do not want to 'just go' and then struggle to find a job - that's just not my personality or preference. I'd like to have support for my first year - learn the lay of the land and apply for a more suitable job. that said, peppy will be my last option.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

On the other forum you said you were accepted for the interview only. Is that what you mean now, or have you actually passed interviews and have been offered the job at both places?

On the other forum you complained about the salary being low. Get used to it. Those are pretty typical if not at the higher end for newbies. If that is not a good enough salary for you, please explain why because you will spend half of that for basic necessities and have the other half for everything else.

KizuStrife · Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 16

thank you for pointing that out - I mistyped, I have been asked to interview.

as I said, money is not a huge concern... just don't want to be underpaid with a company when I could have worked for another. I'm sure most people have this concern.

I am very new to all this - so what I was trying to ask is... is it best to go through a company like amity or apply to an individual listing for a school?

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Six of one, half a dozen of the other when it comes to eikaiwas. You either apply to the big ones and hope to be placed in a good post, or you apply to the smaller ones that have only one location.

KizuStrife · Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 16

that's what I figured. thanks for the guidance

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

I work for Peppy and I've been happy with the job. You will most likely be placed in a rural area with Peppy, but the schedule is really light. My commutes are not bad either.

I would say the only drawback in my situation is the isolation. You might find yourself without anyone to hang out with. That will really depend on your Japanese language ability, and if there are other teachers who live close to you.

Good Luck

jar · Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 39 Location: UK

Peppy includes evening work and Saturdays as well doesn't it?

I like having my work done by 5 or 6 so I'm looking for something Mon-Fri 9-5ish.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Most if not all eikaiwas run from noonish to 9pm and may very well have classes on Sat/Sun. So, if you want to be finished at an earlier time, you may have only one other choice: ALT work.

jar · Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 39 Location: UK

dynastar · Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Posts: 26

CarolinaBen · Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 78

My typical day at PKC starts at 4:30PM and ends at 8:30PM. However, there are a couple days during the month that start at 7PM and end at 8:30PM. You can't really beat the number of hours worked, however an ALT job is what your looking for if you like evenings free.

rxk22 · Joined: 19 May 2010 Posts: 1629

BlackPapermoon · Joined: 12 Feb 2011 Posts: 39

for pkc the schedule could be lighter, but you have to add in commuting time depending on where your placed. its not unusual for me to get home around 10：45pm or even later due to commuting,sometimes your class ends after the last local bus so you have to pay 700� for a taxi［or atleast thats how much it is where i am] or walk to the train station if you're up to it, but you do get reimbursed next paycheck.