Korean Job Discussion Forums

garethnz · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Location: Christchurch New Zealand

I need a reference point.

I have been offered an employment opportunity teaching English, proof reading documents and providing electronic technical support.

They have offered me 3,000,000 won per month for a 40 hour week.

There is no medical, pension, bonus or accommodation.
I think I would only get public holidays off as well.

I need to counter offer but I need to back it up some how, can anyone help me out with some salary figures of a similar position.

What does a 35 year old Korean Man/Women graduate with 10+ work experience year get per month for a salary?

Personally I think there offer is on the light side what are your thoughts or comments.

Juregen · Joined: 30 May 2006

Why compare yourself to Koreans?

They don't have your white face....

Ilsanman · Joined: 15 Aug 2003 Location: Bucheon, Korea

A job in Seoul that pays 2,200,000 or so with all benefits is actually worth about 3,000,000. Think about this:

Housing: 400,000
Pension: 80,000
Health: 30,000
Severance pay: roughly 180,000 a month
Plane ticket: roughly 70,000 a month

Need I go on?

I may accept it if really hated teaching and wasn't planning on staying a year. But a 40 hour week is a bit long. I bet it doesn't include your lunch time, making it a 9 hour day.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

Wouldn't touch it for less than 5 million/month AND they'd have to kick for health insurance AND a bonus.

Sound like they are trying to pick up a foreigner on the cheap. The job you are describing is 'part time' in Korea-speak, and, if you have experience, not what you should be looking for. Never be afraid to just walk away.

MarionG · Joined: 14 Sep 2006

This year, 2008, Korean law dictates 14 (15??) days paid vacation over and above legal holidays. Korean law also dictates, pension, health insurance...

So if this job is inside the country, you know one thing about them...they aren't worried about breaking the law of their own country.

TheChickenLover · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Location: The Chicken Coop

I'd have to agree with a previous poster. They are offering VERY low rates considering the work you would be putting in. On a contract, proofreading a book (say 200 pages) in detail could entail 2-5M won depending on the person including corrections. Rewriting a book would require a lot more time & attention to detail. Remember that ANY mistakes that are overlooked will result in you being blamed.

5 million won MINIMUM a month for that work would be proper. The hours are also very high for that type of work. They ARE looking for someone on the cheap. Considering the value of lost bonus, airfare & housing the reality is more like they are offering in the areas of around 2.0 million a month.

I would strongly pass up on this one.

Chicken

garethnz · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Location: Christchurch New Zealand

After looking through the job description I will be carrying out the following tasks.

1. Teaching two Business Classes to 100+ people each morning and afternoon
2. Accessing the English ability of each of the class attendees
3. Making custom English language programs for the attendees of the class
4. Proof reading and writing company documentation
5. As I have a electronic back ground, provide technical support to this companies overseas customers
6. Assisting the overseas sales department in making new leads and potential sales.
7. This is my favourite �do what you manager asks that is reasonable�

I can imagine that my day will be filled up.
I expect that this will be a pressured job as they questioned me why I needed preparation time for the business classes.
I think they will make sure every minute of my day is used.

Juregen · Joined: 30 May 2006