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No other foreign teachers to talk to in Yongin?
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growlingrrrl



Joined: 23 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:45 pm    Post subject: No other foreign teachers to talk to in Yongin? Reply with quote

Hello all-

I am a newbie, currently looking for a position with my boyfriend. A recruiter put us in contact with two public middle schools with some jobs that sound almost perfect in regards to what we are looking for. We asked if we could speak to any other teachers currently working at the school. He said that they have no other foreign teachers at the schools but gave us the e-mail addresses of two Korean teachers at the school. Is this unusual? I am trying to be very cautious because I have been reading this site for several months now and that can make a person rather paranoid! The schools are in Yongin, in the Suji neighborhood so if anyone has any other info about that area it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance...


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Kimchieluver



Joined: 02 Mar 2005

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As long as you know your location and have your housing figured out, public schools are not that big of a gamble. I wouldn't worry about not being able to talk to former teachers. If it was a hagwon, then I would be very suspicious.
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bosintang



Joined: 01 Dec 2003
Location: In the pot with the rest of the mutts

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:50 pm    Post subject: Re: No other foreign teachers to talk to? Reply with quote

growlingrrrl wrote:
Hello all-

I am a newbie, currently looking for a position with my boyfriend. A recruiter put us in contact with two public middle schools with some jobs that sound almost perfect in regards to what we are looking for. We asked if we could speak to any other teachers currently working at the school. He said that they have no other foreign teachers at the schools but gave us the e-mail addresses of two Korean teachers at the school. Is this unusual?


It's quite possible you're the first foreign teachers to be going to these schools. The program is relatively new. Generally, if you decide to do a public school position, you're going to be rolling the dice (taking a job from overseas is rolling the dice not matter which way you look at it), but even the worst public school will not be that bad.

Do some research into threads about public schools. If you decide it's what you want to do, then go for it!
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hubba bubba



Joined: 24 Oct 2006

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot of public schools, including the one I am in now, are just beginning the foreign teacher program. So, there might not be any previous teachers to contact. For the record, I haven't had any serious problems.

At least you know there are a few Korean teachers that speak English. That's huge.
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bosintang



Joined: 01 Dec 2003
Location: In the pot with the rest of the mutts

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Contact the public school teachers and ask them about their expectations. See if they match yours.

They have no reason or incentive to lie to you unlike private schools where they better get a warm body in front of the class real fast or they're going to lose students.
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growlingrrrl



Joined: 23 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone for the quick responses!
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a lot of PS teachers in Young-in. I for one.
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growlingrrrl



Joined: 23 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Spliff!

Give me the low-down! How's Yongin? We don't mind being mellow some nights but we don't want to be the only other people that we can talk to either! And we don't want to have to ride in to Seoul every time we want to go out.

Thanks Very Happy
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where exactly in Yongin will you be living? Yongin is a descriptive term that describes a pretty large area.
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mrsquirrel



Joined: 13 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What is a PS Spliff?

I believe I will be in Yongin as well.

I could be wrong though.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn, you are daft, squirrel. PS = public school. And actually, there ARE quite a few here, just spread out, kinda. You'll be about 15 min bus ride to old Yongin, in a little shit-kicker town. But, not to bad as when the weather's good (not so cold) there's a lot of soulites here for the big attraction. BTW, getting cold feet, are ya? Very Happy
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Peter Jackson



Joined: 23 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:17 am    Post subject: Yongin Reply with quote

Yeah, Yongin is huge....but plenty of teachers here. I know a bit about the old downtown part of Yongin...not much here really. Singal is OK too.

Another couple just moved to Yongin, too.

I'm leaving tomorrow but I know a few people who are good at introducing others...I'm surprised a certain person hasn't responded yet....kermo Very Happy

Private message me if you want some details.

Good luck!
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mrsquirrel



Joined: 13 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

spliff wrote:
Damn, you are daft, squirrel. PS = public school. BTW, getting cold feet, are ya? Very Happy


I thought PS must be some sort of nickname for foreign teachers in Yongin.

Not so much cold feet as a slight uncomfortable feeling that I will be outside my comfort zone.

Libya was a going to be hard work with Korea being the easy option to choose. Now Libya is out the window Korea is a bit more stressful. The easy option being staying here. However I'm commited 100% to the cause.

A few days supply of some sort of anti-psychotic will keep me on track when I arrive.
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ChopChaeJoe



Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I live in Yongin. I hardly ever see foreigners here, much less teachers.

I stay away from bars though.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mrsquirrel wrote:
spliff wrote:
Damn, you are daft, squirrel. PS = public school. BTW, getting cold feet, are ya? Very Happy


I thought PS must be some sort of nickname for foreign teachers in Yongin.

Not so much cold feet as a slight uncomfortable feeling that I will be outside my comfort zone.

Libya was a going to be hard work with Korea being the easy option to choose. Now Libya is out the window Korea is a bit more stressful. The easy option being staying here. However I'm commited 100% to the cause.

A few days supply of some sort of anti-psychotic will keep me on track when I arrive.


Yeah, I hear that...bring some for me as well... Very Happy
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