Korean Job Discussion Forums

[sparksandspies]

I've been basically studying the forums on this site for the last month and a half trying to make an educated decision before I move. One question I still can't figure out is what type of teaching position is best? I have a business degree, 1 year experience teaching in Milan, and 2 years experience of professional work in the U.S.

When I taught in Milan it was much too much. It was basically a 12 hour job without the commute. For the move to Korea I would like a job that would allow me to have a good social/nightlife and also the ability to do some privates to supplement my income. From what I've read I think a public teaching job would be ideal? I'd really prefer to start late morning/early afternoon and end early evening, is this realistic?

Can somebody with experience teaching in Korea give me an example of the most ideal but also realistic job opportunity? I'm not planning on leaving for at least 5 months, so I can be patient in my job search.

I'm looking for work in Busan, are there some good schools, recruiters, etc. you could recommend?


Thanks in advance.

[ttompatz]

[milarka]

there is no 'ideal/best job' in the esl industry. there are different jobs with different pro's and con's...and you just have make a decision which suits you best and frustrates you the least.
I've never seen any job that starts late morning. Like ttompatz said: it's either early morning and half of the afternoon at a public school or afternoon and half of the evening at a hagwon.
I think hagwon's tend to be more socialble (if you're new to the country) as chances are there are other foreigners. At a public school there is a good chance that you will be the only english speaking teacher among a throng of koreans.

[Homer]

What Tom said.

Also...a Public School position would be a good fit for you if you can land one. As for supplementing your income with privates...on the E2 visa you will get privates are illegal.