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[tl_77]

Please don't lambaste the noob here. I did the highly recommended Search thing and read all that I can about working at CDI but every single post is about being an instructor for them. I'd like to know if there is anyone currently working for them as an e-Tutor or used to be one who can share their experience with that job marking essays all day long in front of a computer. I'll be doing some training with them later this month and won't be able to see the contract to sign till then which seems odd since I accepted the job offer and have already given my current employer notice to leave. The base salary is pretty decent at 3 million Won/month with the chance to make more with overtime and quarterly bonuses based on work performance. The job also lets you work a couple of days from home too but no national holidays off. Just curious to find out opinions about this particular position and/or if details of the contract for an e-Tutor can be shared (looking through 55 pages in the Contract Posting Thread is a little daunting). Thanks!

[garykasparov]

You're entitled to observe ALL Korean National Holidays by law. So, in my humble opinion, it would be worth it to negotiate that into your contract.

http://job.cdi.co.kr/community/JobView.aspx?Idx=2

General Information on e-Tutors and U-Learning

In line with the goal of providing access to CDI�s curriculum anytime, anywhere, the e-learning department has recently been re-dubbed the CDI U-Learning Business Division. The �U� stands for �Ubiquitous,� providing students with an opportunity to practice fundamental English skills through various modes of learning.

An e-Tutor helps students build a stronger foundation of the English language by improving their writing skills and grasp of English grammar through interactive internet software.

Job Description of EC e-Tutor:

-Proficiently edit and correct student essays, and provide feedback and assessment.
-No daily preparation.
-Work Hours: Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm (1hr lunch break), No Weekends!
-Primary Location: 3 days per week at our corporate office near Children's Grand Park Station (Line 7 #726)
-Secondary Location: 2 days out of 5 at home or anywhere with stable Internet access (after 3 months probationary period).
-Salary: 2.0 to 3.0 million KRW (Depending on qualifications)
-Housing Allowance: 5.0 Million KRW key deposit provided.
-Start Date: Immediately.
-Career Advancement: Opportunity for career advancement in the e-Learning Dept. based on qualifications and performance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

EC e-Tutor or g-Tutor:
1. B.A. from an accredited 4-year University.
2. Advanced writing skills (English).
3. Proficient Korean writing skills.
4. Must be able to fulfill a one year contract.
5. Candidates must reside in Seoul or the suburbs of Seoul.
6. F2, F4 or Korean Citizens only.

Please apply on-line www.teachinkorea.com/apply/preApply.asp or via email at [email protected] with your resume in English and Cover Letter.

The patented online writing engine, the WM (www.ecdi.co.kr), provides students with the ability to actively learn and practice writing fundamentals while receiving immediate corrections and vital feedback from e-Tutors. Online lectures, developed by the R&D Team, guide students through the writing process, while �Index-Check� and �Self-Revision� exercises facilitate independent task, and self learning processes.

[tl_77]

Thanks but that's not the right job posting. I applied for a higher level position called a "WM e-Tutor" (marking intermediate level essays) and that job isn't advertised on CDI's English site. Naturally, I had asked about not having national holidays off (only off for 1 day each during Chuseok and Solnal (new years)) and was given an uplifting and positive explanation that it's CDI's dedication to education, promise to parents, etc to not even close on holidays (I have read others here state that they have taught on holidays) and so that extends to e-Tutors as well even though they never see any students. So I'm not sure how I can negotiate myself out of that one. Set start and end work times as well as the opportunity to make some extra cash working OT and to telecommute 2 days out of the week are big enough incentives to cancel out the holiday work. Although I'd probably think otherwise when I'm hunkered down typing away on Christmas day.

And I am an F-2 btw. Here is the posting:


General Description of an e-Tutor:
An e-Tutor helps students build a stronger foundation of the English language by improving their writing skills and enhancing their understanding of English grammar through our interactive internet software.

Job Description of WM e-Tutor:
-Proficiently edit and correct student essays and provide feedback and assessment to our intermediate-level English students using our interactive software program.
-No daily preparation.
-Work Hours: Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm (1hr lunch break), No Weekends!
-Location: Children�s Grand Park Station, line #7. Potential to work 2 days out of 5 at home, or any location with stable internet access (after 3 months probationary period).
-Salary: 3.0 Million KRW/Month Base Salary.
-5.0M Housing key loan deposit (negotiable)
-Start Date: Immediately.
-Career Advancement: Opportunity for career advancement in the e-Learning Dept. based on qualifications and performance.

Qualifications and Requirements:
WM e-Tutor:
1. B.A. in English Literature (or any other discipline in Humanities) from an accredited 4-year University.
2. A systematic understanding and knowledge of English grammar.
3. Relative experience in this field.
4. F2, F4 Visa Holders or Korean Citizens.

[tl_77]

*bump*

[garykasparov]

I would take the job if;

-I got Korean National Holidays (you're entitled to observed ALL Korean National Holidays)
-10 days of paid annual leave (you're entitled to it by labor law)
-30,000 Korean Won per overtime hour
-Single housing included in contract

[Masta_Don]

I've known people who done it. You won't get to work at home at first, it'll take a few months. The work is really easy as long as you stay on top of it. There is a big social scene, least was when my friend worked there six months ago, although mainly older kyopos. But I've known three people that worked there and only one lasted a year. Not that it was a drag but more just wasn't what they wanted to do.