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jdog2050



Joined: 17 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:12 am    Post subject: Winedu/Ed-up, racist douchebags Reply with quote

If you're black, don't even bother emailing these jerks. They don't even *try* to place black people.
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Whistleblower



Joined: 03 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am sorry for you.
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fromtheuk



Joined: 31 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've received a deafening silence from many recruiters I've contacted, including some of the so-called 'fantastic, never-let-you-down-type-recruiters'.

However, I have found a recruiter that has set up an interview for me, with another GEPIK school on Monday.

If it all works out, there is still hope for you. You've got to be pushy and follow things up. Laughing
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anynag



Joined: 01 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

While it sucks to have racism pushed in your face like that, on the flip-side do you really want picky "handlers" *trying* to place you ...























... somewhere between Satan's balls.

If you're still in country, why not ask around? If not, why not ask for recruiter recommendations?
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PigeonFart



Joined: 27 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have no doubt that what you say is true. It's an effing disgrace.
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Looney



Joined: 23 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

a blessing in disguise really. WinEd have a reputation for scamming teachers (double bank book)
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Netz



Joined: 11 Oct 2004
Location: a parallel universe where people and places seem to be the exact opposite of "normal"

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Winedu/Ed-up, racist douchebags Reply with quote

jdog2050 wrote:
If you're black, don't even bother emailing these jerks. They don't even *try* to place black people.


I noticed from your registration date you've been here on the boards for a while, and I assume in country as well?

I don't know about Winedu specifically, but I have noticed over the last decade that Korea is, generally speaking:

    racist
    ageist
    sexist


I love the recruiters that specifically state in thier ads:

White female 20-30, with F2 ONLY

It's obviously discriminatory hiring practices, but hey, it's their country, not ours. What can you do?

I myself have gotten used to it, but that doesn't mean that it should be that way.

That being said, have you found that overall your personal experience here has been vastly different from this?
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gazz



Joined: 13 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote]I've received a deafening silence from many recruiters I've contacted, including some of the so-called 'fantastic, never-let-you-down-type-recruiters'.

However, I have found a recruiter that has set up an interview for me, with another GEPIK school on Monday.

If it all works out, there is still hope for you. You've got to be pushy and follow things up. [/quote]

Little did you know your old co-teacher was an avid reader of dave's!

She saved every one of your posts and added them to your reference! Shocked

(SORRY COULDN'T RESIST) - good luck with the job hunting though!
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fromtheuk



Joined: 31 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a job interview on Monday. It could soon be 'Bye bye Bucheon, welcome to Pyeongtak!' Laughing
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Whistleblower



Joined: 03 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bucheon is just as bad as Pyeongtaek.
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fromtheuk



Joined: 31 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't mind where I am, every city looks the same anyway. Laughing
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ChinaBoy



Joined: 17 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Winedu/Ed-up, racist douchebags Reply with quote

jdog2050 wrote:
If you're black, don't even bother emailing these jerks. They don't even *try* to place black people.


Sounds like you've just recommended my next recruiter!
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Rory_Calhoun27



Joined: 14 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Racism is pretty much the norm here, on many levels, isnt it?

My GEPIK school told me numerous reasons as to why I wasnt coming back, but then the principal tells me she wants 1) a woman, and 2) a Korean-Americanl....

So after seeing I fail both requirements, as a White German-American man, I can say I am now the victim of racism..... now, to just find the angle to play on this one.....
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wylies99



Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rory_Calhoun27 wrote:
Racism is pretty much the norm here, on many levels, isnt it?

My GEPIK school told me numerous reasons as to why I wasnt coming back, but then the principal tells me she wants 1) a woman, and 2) a Korean-Americanl....

So after seeing I fail both requirements, as a White German-American man, I can say I am now the victim of racism..... now, to just find the angle to play on this one.....


The school prefers a Kyopo over a white dude?
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rory_Calhoun27 wrote:
Racism is pretty much the norm here, on many levels, isnt it?

My GEPIK school told me numerous reasons as to why I wasnt coming back, but then the principal tells me she wants 1) a woman, and 2) a Korean-Americanl....

So after seeing I fail both requirements, as a White German-American man, I can say I am now the victim of racism..... now, to just find the angle to play on this one.....


They just want someone to boss around and speak full Korean to. There`s hundreds of schools who want a white face. You`ll find somewhere
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