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boogiet
Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:43 am Post subject: After school programs.. good or not so much? |
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Looking to come back to Seoul.
What's the deal with after-school programs, why are they not grabbed by everyone?
My buddy said that it's because they don't offer housing.
Any ideas?
I'm looking to a program run by WIN - edu. Any word on them, it looks like a good organization.
Thanks,
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ttompatz

Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:51 am Post subject: |
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What's the deal....
Most do NOT offer housing,
Most do NOT offer medical,
Most do NOT offer pension,
Many do not offer severance.
Many DO play you with the double bank account scam.
You get the worst of both worlds....
You get all the disadvantages of a hakwon
AND
you get NONE of the advantages of a PS position.
Great deal (NOT) if you can get one (EASY)....
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boogiet
Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: |
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Thanks,
What's the double bank account scam?
ps I found one that offers housing and will fly me one-way. |
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PokerZero

Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: theultimatetrek.com/forum
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yingwenlaoshi

Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Location: ... location, location!
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Don't go there. Stay away from Win. It's not win-win. Trust me.
I'd go into detail, but I won't bother. Just don't do it.
I'll give everyone an update once I get my E2 with my new school and I deal with Win. They'll get their upcomings from me. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: After school programs.. good or not so much? |
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boogiet wrote: |
Looking to come back to Seoul.
What's the deal with after-school programs, why are they not grabbed by everyone?
My buddy said that it's because they don't offer housing.
Any ideas?
I'm looking to a program run by WIN - edu. Any word on them, it looks like a good organization.
Thanks,
BT |
Win will defraud you out of your soul if they think that you'll let them get away with it. |
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Lekker

Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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My ASP is great. They are probably the best you can get with an ASP program.
They DO pay housing.
They DID pay key money on my housing.
They LET me find my own housing.
The School I work for:
They DO pay me on time according to what the contract stated.
They DO pay into my pension.
They DO pay into my health insurance.
The hours are great. The time off is even better. Not the best gig in Korea but it's a breeze.
They let me do what I want when I am not working.
Granted there are a hell of a loads of more ASPs that suck ass. It's a matter of interviewing like mad in person and weeding out who is not worthy of your time.
Good luck. If you need any more info, don't hesitate to PM me. |
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sineface

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Location: C'est magnifique
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Lekker wrote: |
My ASP is great. They are probably the best you can get with an ASP program.
They DO pay housing.
They DID pay key money on my housing.
They LET me find my own housing.
The School I work for:
They DO pay me on time according to what the contract stated.
They DO pay into my pension.
They DO pay into my health insurance.
The hours are great. The time off is even better. Not the best gig in Korea but it's a breeze.
They let me do what I want when I am not working.
Granted there are a hell of a loads of more ASPs that suck ass. It's a matter of interviewing like mad in person and weeding out who is not worthy of your time.
Good luck. If you need any more info, don't hesitate to PM me. |
Seconded. Mostly covered here :
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=121134&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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Mr. Susan

Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Location: death row
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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All the people that work for my company are having problems. Say no to crummy after school programs. |
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crusher_of_heads
Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Location: kimbop and kimchi for kimberly!!!!
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Mr. Susan wrote: |
All the people that work for my company are having problems. Say no to crummy after school programs. |
Sorry, what's the company name again?
I met a cool guy on Saturday-he's a recruiter. He tried selling me on the after school gig as I finisheeeee my contract come September. No thank you. |
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boogiet
Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: So who is not good? |
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Yeah so:
What are the CRAPPY companies, what are the GOOD companies?
You guys who are stuck or blessed, you should help us who could be headed for a year of shite! Good karma, man...
Thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mr. Susan

Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Location: death row
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Mr. Susan wrote: |
A-S-N = B-A-D |
Is the company owned by Jack Lee (A.K.A., Lee Tae Sup)? |
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boogiet
Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:46 am Post subject: |
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What about EdUp - Jung Won Lee? |
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Tommy

Joined: 24 Aug 2005
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Sorry.. what's the difference exactly between an after school program and a hagwon? |
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