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[funky monkey]

Hi all

Newbie here... apologies if this isnt the right place to post this! I was wondering if anyone knew what it was like to teach at Ding Ding Dang school in Daegu as i did a search and found it was slated on here, and blacklisted on another site, however, this is from a few years ago and i couldnt find anything recent.

If anyone knows of anyone whos worked there recently who could shed some light on the matter, id be forever grateful (and il shout u some soju when i get there!!!!)

Thanks xXx

[dragon777]

Worked at a branch of DDD some years ago. Always paid on time but worked the staff and FT's. I would try and talk to some of the present FT's and get an idea of the schedule that you would be working. Also get a photo or an idea of the apartment that you may have to live in. The temperament of the Director is also an important factor in determining if you really want to work there or not.

[BS.Dos.]

Not to be confused with the Yabba Dabba Dodo school in Daegu.

[funky monkey]

Thanks dragon777, i havent interviewed with them yet, just wanted to make sure i wasnt settling myself up for a disaster!! I might not even get the job!

Lmao @ Bs.Dos!!!

[dragon777]

Lots of singing and making a real *beep* or dick out of oneself...but hey!!!!

[DCJames]

Why the F&*K would anyone work for a clown school named Ding Dang Dong????

[dragon777]

The same reason anyone would be bothered to come to Korea, DCJames.

It is not just that Ding Ding Dang, which has is the problem(which has it's

name); It is many other (Chinglish) names in Korea that have the same

problem. However, it is the real adventure behind the name shich is the

problem.

[Fishead soup]

Do you really want Ding Ding Dang on your resume

[some waygug-in]

How about "English Moo Moo"?

or

Crazy English

or

Butter English

or

Toss English

and these are just off the top of my head.

[D.D.]

I always laugh when the Toss English bus goes past. How did they come up with that name?

[Yu_Bum_suk]

They have about a dozen locations in Daegu -
http://www.dingdingdang.com/333/ddd.htm . Let's just say that I've never heard a good thing about any of them.

[FUBAR]

I've heard they're ok. But, like others have stated, you should check with the current teachers and see what the score is. Things change pretty quickly.

[funky monkey]

Well the name doesnt bother me as such, it made me chuckle, oh and my friends thought it was hillarious too... but that lasts for a few mins ... and its on to whatever next... but do u seriously choose schools based purely on their name? I think there are way more important things to consider, i couldnt care less what the school is called as long as i wasnt being mistreated.... i just go with the 'when in Rome' philosophy.

I will def try and get as much information as i can from other teachers currently working there, my gut instinct tells me not to go forward with this particular school. I suppose i will do a little more research and if i still have the same instincts then i will try somewhere else.

Thanks for the suggestions, and advice

[Sector7G]

[Scotticus]