Korean Job Discussion Forums

[fiery101]

First, Ill let you know my situation. I just graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Geography...I am not by any means qualified to teach at a University.

I don't think I can teach lower level english very well, so gradeschool level was not attractive to me.

My friend hooked me up with a professor who offered me a University job, and I just verbally accepted it even though I know that in terms of other university jobs it is mediocre.

18 teaching hours/week
2 million won/month + 1 extra month pay at the end
20,000 / hour overtime pay
free housing 5 minute walk from campus
free health insurance
free flight
4 weeks of paid vacation


I know in terms of other university jobs this isn't very great, but keep in mind how underqualified I am and the fact that I'd have no chance getting a different university job, which is what I'd really like to do. It was this, or start from scratch.

I haven't done all the paperwork or anything yet, but I fully intend on accepting this job. Please let me know what you think.

[ttompatz]

Go for it. It is a good way to get your feet wet and network for bigger and better in years to come.

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[KYC]

if you want to work for universities in the future, then yeah go for it. Get some experience and network as well.

I wanted uni at first but now I really think I would prefer elementary ps positions. Just depends on the person

[spliff]

Are you gonna teach your Ss to address you as "professor"?

[Dome Vans]

[bassexpander]

Wow... and he didn't even need a CELTA.

[fiery101]

I made one mistake...i think 50% of health insurance is right...i'll find out, but overall that isn't a huge deal. I think 18 hours isn't super high, which is nice. It is a decent University too, so that helps.

I'm scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time. Does anybody have any tips for preparation? I've taught a few lessons at college in the U.S. as a T.A. but that is nothing like doing it every day, especially in something outside my major. I think I am more than capable of doing it though.

Everybody had to start somewhere.

[Whistleblower]

But a University paying 2 million KRW per month is considerably low.

[Ed Provencher]

[happy one]

Go for it, where are you gonna get a deal like that in a hakwon? It's a great opportunity for someone with no uni experience.

[buster brown]

Sounds like you just accepted a job at a unigwon.

[esetters21]

Good job for you. You just graduated from university yourself, so take getting an offer from a uni here as some luck on your part. A lot of teachers here strive for a university position. It just goes to show that it is who you know sometimes. Any mediocre uni job has to be better than the average first year hakwon job. Good luck if you accept it.

[spliff]

[Dome Vans]

[loose_ends]