Korean Job Discussion Forums

feed_that_cat · Joined: 14 May 2008

I would like to give Korea a shot. I would like to commit to only 6 months (Late June to late December...or Jan 1st).

I want to be in the South, and probably will end up in/near Busan.

What are the chances of getting a 6 month job, with an option to extend to 12 months, and no hard feelings if said contract is not extended?

Tell me your feelings on what kind of salary would be available, what you think my chances would be on getting the regular deal (free housing 1 way air ticket, etc...).

Is 2.5 to 2.8 mill., a month, too much to expect outside of Seoul?

Thank you for your time and willingness to share info.

F_T_C .... Feed it whenever possible.... Laughing

Otherside · Joined: 06 Sep 2007

2.5/2,8 a month is most likely too much to expect, full stop. Unless you have any experience/qualifications which make you stand out a bit.

Six month contracts are tough to get. I tried pretty hard to get one a while back...and there was no interest. I do see a few 6 month posts offered from time to time, but usually they are less than ideal positions.

BS.Dos. · Joined: 29 Mar 2007

My missus is currently nearing completion of a 6-month contract. However, she negotiated this after she'd already completed a year. A 6-month contract straight off the boat will probably be tricker to negotiate, but I'm sure if you made your own way out here and contacted some Hagwons in person, then you may be able to negotiate something.

pandemic902 · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Dorim-dong, Seoul

I worked with a few teacher's at GnB in my first year who were on 6 month contracts...grad students looking to pay some bills before the next semester. However, it's not the best gig in town. Shocked

crazy tigger · Joined: 06 Aug 2006

I know someone here on a 6 month contract, in a city about an hour from Busan, but its at a small hogwan who were desperate. He got one way airfare paid. I wouldn't hold out for any kind of return airfare or bonus and would expect your salary to be closer to 2.0

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

Not in Korea
Expecting 2.5-2.8 mil
asking for the usual benefits?
No mention of any qualifications above the required BA.

Kind of reminds me of the snowball in hades.

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Chris_Dixon · Joined: 09 Jan 2008

Our hagwon was desperate and hired someone for 3 months. Chances are you will get lucky...just gotta shop around

VanIslander

planthopps · Joined: 05 May 2008 Location: Korea

I'm doing a 6 month contract in Cheongju after my year is up here in Seoul. ( only got 2 more months to go). They will do it, since you are already here, but of course you won't get flight money and you won't get a severance payout. Also they WILL give you a one way ticket home and help you pay for a Japan visa run.

Good luck finding the 2.8 and only 6 months though.