Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Ruraljuror]

Does anyone have any relevant information on these hagwons? Any help would be much appreciated, either publicly or via pm.

[garykasparov]

I cannot speak for the reputation of both schools. It would be a good idea to ask questions to the foreign teachers when the employer isn't listening. For example;


Working Hours

( 1 ) What are your working hours?
( 2 ) When do you start preparing for classes and how long do you prepare for them?
( 3 ) How long is your break and does your employer allow you to use it freely?
( 4 ) How many classes do you teach per day/week?
( 5 ) How long do you teach per class?
( 6 ) What does a working hour consist of?


Wages/Overtime

( 1 ) Does your employer pay overtime wages or avoid paying them?
( 2 ) Does your employer pay in cash or by electronic deposit?

Payslips/Pay receipts

( 1 ) Does your employer provide teachers a pay receipt that clearly defines deductions from your monthly salary for (1) pension (2) income tax (3) health insurance?

Health Insurance

( 1 ) Has your employer provided you with a health insurance card?
( 2 ) Does your employer pay contributions for both parties to the National Health Insurance Corporation?


Pension

( 1 ) Does your employer pay into the Korean Pension Plan?

Income Taxes

( 1 ) Does your employer deduct the correct amount for income taxes from the teacher's monthly salary?
( 2 ) Does your employer pay deductions from your monthly salary for income taxes to the tax office?

Severance Pay

( 1 ) Does your employer always pay teachers their severance prior to/upon completion of their contract?

Living Conditions

( 1 ) Was your apartment clean upon arrival?
( 2 ) Were you provided with all the furnishings as stated in your contract?
( 3 ) Were the furnishings/appliances in working order when you moved into your apartment?
( 4 ) Are the bills in your name or your employer's name?
( 5 ) Does your employer respect your right to privacy?

Paid Annual Leave

( 1 ) When and how do you use your paid annual leave?

Dismissal

( 1 ) Does your employer have a reputation of firing teachers for the sole purpose of not paying them last month�s wages, airfare and severance pay?

Financial

( 1 ) Is the school in financial trouble?

Discipline Methods

( 1 ) Is your employer abusive towards the students or teachers?

Paid Sick Leave

( 1 ) Have you used a day of paid sick leave?
( 2 ) If so, how did your employer react?
( 3 ) If teachers use a day of paid sick leave, does your employer require them to work another day to make up for the hours missed?

Students/Teachers

( 1 ) How many students attend the school?
( 2 ) How many teachers, foreign and Korean, work at the school?

[Ruraljuror]

Does anyone have information on the Bonghwasan/Juggye areas in general?

[HapKi]

Bonghwasan is a little more south, and is the name of the last subway station on that line. The area is roughly called ShinaeDong. It's
noticably close to the outskirts of Seoul, and Taenung, which is the Olympic training center. There is a Costco nearby, and one of the big Korean supermarkets. Really not a lot going on but apartment complexes.

Junggye is more built up, and is part of Nowon Gu. You can do a search on this part of town. NE part of Seoul, mountains on a couple sides, slightly more foreigners, all restaurants, decent nightlife, easy access to mountain hiking, also tons of apartment complexes.

[Ruraljuror]

Thanks for the info Hapki.

[steveaziz]

Yes, I worked there and will be again soon. I was moved to a different franchise but will be going back soon. My girlfriend works there now. Kangs In Shina-town (name of buliding) its a pretty good school. Im not going to answer all the questions directly and my girlfriend would be better to talk to since I worked at that location of Kangs for just one month. I will finish out the remainder of my year there starting april. The people are nice. we aren't too far from downtown. . I think as far as schools go here its not bad. I mean despite what i have said theres lots of good but if you are coming here from another country and are looking to get hooked up with a more than decent job. i would say to you dont rush. keep looking and keep posting. I think that you can get a much better job with higher pay.

[Ruraljuror]

Steve you rule. Thanks for the info.

[steveaziz]

if you need any info email me [email protected]