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[ella]

I couldn't find out anything about them online. Recruiter is Sang Ki (Paul).

[Fresh Prince]

Sorry, no experience with this recruiter but from your previous posts it looks like your having a tough go while looking for a job here in Korea.

If your still in Korea, will they tell you the name of the schools they recommend so you can check it out? Even if they won't do that, if you can talk to the current native teacher there and get a realistic idea of what life is like there, including the apartment, then you should be in good shape.

Sometimes it's tough to negotiate without any experience in Korea so you may have to settle for something less than ideal. If the apartment that the school provides is insect free, has air conditioning and reasonable priced heat, then your in good shape. If the school pays the native teacher on time every month then the biggest issue is already solved.

A lot of people on this board post things that may not apply to everyone, so don't take people's suggestions to seriously.
Good Luck

[ella]

Yeah, I knew it wouldn't be ideal, but this stuff is abysmal. 140+ hours, kindy to adults, 20+ students per class. 30 minute bus ride each way with who knows how many transfers. Studio apartment with a bed and nothing else. All this for 2MIL.

I think they showed up on one greylist, but the description was vague so I'm not sure it was them. The complaint was "serious lies."

[Fresh Prince]

It's up to you how much your willing to risk.

140 hours per month is still less than you'd be working in the U.S. or Japan. Not the best job but 2.0 mill per month is a decent salary. It seems a bit high as far as the hours go but I know people that had a contract for 25 teaching hours and they end up working 35 hours each month because the contract is for teaching hours only and doesn't include prep time. The people that work less hours per month may put up with worse conditions, it's hard to say because you can't really trust that anonymous posters are honest.

Even if the pay is low, working kindy to adults will be good experience and will help you be a better teacher.

After 3 or 4 months of savings you will be living in a different world. I know that when I first came to Korea, I would have put up with the worst conditions to get a decent amount of savings.

When you start out, it is always a risk and there are no guarantees. It might turn out bad, it might turn out good. You can ask your recruiter if there are any other jobs available too.