Korean Job Discussion Forums

Mikie.goes.mental · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

Hey,

I've just been offered a job at the WNW School in Mokdong, just wondered if anyone had any info about it (reputation etc!)?

Or just about the area in general would be great.

PigeonFart · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

You must have turned down the offer then because i just saw a job advert for that school.

Good area. Never heard of the school though.

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

PigeonFart · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

New schools are supposed to have more disadvantages than advantages from what i've heard.

In other words, the school might have a hard time getting new students and thus the longevity of the school could be at risk. Of course, you might have fewer classes for the first few weeks/months which could be advantageous. I've never worked for a new school, so i'm only passing on what i've heard.

Donald Frost · Joined: 20 Oct 2008

I'd say that you have received solid advice thus far from the other posters because I've worked for 4 schools during the time I've lived in the Republic.

Mok-Dong, Yangcheon-Gu is a swell area because a lot of the pupils you'd meet are serious -as far as "serious" goes- about learning the King's English or North American-style English. Also, a lot of groovy expatriates lived there when I lived there... So, there you go!

Really, it's a good place, and an oldtimer like me would kill for the good students they seem to have in droves. Go for it!

DF

Mikie.goes.mental · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

Thanks for all the advice, think i'm going to take the job as the area sounds really good and think the school is a franchise with a good rep.

cheers for your help

Donald Frost · Joined: 20 Oct 2008

Mikie.goes.mental · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

Its called WNW English School, think its part of a franchise and not that new because I'll be replacing someone who did their full contract.

Donald Frost · Joined: 20 Oct 2008

I don't know her but will ask the few contacts I have in that area about her.

Cordially,

D

PigeonFart · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

just as a matter of interest 'Mikie.goes.mental'...did you contact the teacher who is leaving to get his/her opinion? What were the job conditions offered to you (how much pay, vacation, type of housing)?

Mikie.goes.mental · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

pay is 2.2 with 10 days vacation and public holidays. Accomodation is single and although you can walk its a 5 minute bus journey from the school all the rest is pretty standard regards airfare etc.

Haven't made contact with the teacher thats leaving yet but the agency are getting me the details tomorrow

afsjesse · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Location: Kickin' it in 'Kato town.

2.2 is pretty standard. But if your coming here for Money to pay of debt... id be looking into Taiwan, Japan even Europe if you have a Celta. Korea is the money hub it once was.