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wondobern



Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Yangjae2Dong

PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:36 pm    Post subject: Opportunity in Russia Reply with quote

I met with a Korean lady yesterday, who is desperately seeking a native speaker for her school in Russia.

I don't know all the details as far as salary, etc. I do know that the motivation of the school is to share the Gospel with the children and their families. So, obviously, they are looking for a Christian.

While I don't know this lady, one of my best Korean friends will be teaching English there in August and is confident of the reputation of the school.

So, if you're interested or know of anyone who might be interested in this opportunity, pm me.

Peace!
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djsmnc



Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds like one of those deals where you'd be awakened at 3am for prayer and then peel potatoes for the same cold potato soup you eat every morning in the kerosene lit hut with a thick wooden table. Then you would have to teach directly from the Bible with literalist interpretations.
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soviet_man



Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Russian ESL is a pretty murky dark underworld to begin with.

Add the religionist element and you are really getting yourself into some difficult situation.
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samcheokguy



Joined: 02 Nov 2008
Location: Samcheok G-do

PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

soviet_man wrote:
Russian ESL is a pretty murky dark underworld to begin with.

Add the religionist element and you are really getting yourself into some difficult situation.


It could be worthy of your favorite writer, the late great Solzhineitsyn.
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itaewonguy



Joined: 25 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

could be worth going just for the HOT Russian women!!
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wondobern



Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Yangjae2Dong

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My friend tried to tempt me to go with her by mentioning the hot Russian women also!

But, I've got obligations and commitments here in Korea that prevent me from chasing such a dream.

But, for someone who doesn't have any commitments, you never know....
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sharkey



Joined: 12 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wondobern wrote:


But, I've got obligations and commitments here in Korea that prevent me from chasing such a dream.



im pretty sure you can play WOW in Russia? lol zing
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gangwonbound



Joined: 27 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

itaewonguy wrote:
could be worth going just for the HOT Russian women!!



I swear if the OP said he was going to Mars Itaewonguy would still be talking about how hot the women are on Mars
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peppermint



Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No offense to your friend, OP, but religion base hagwons in Korea are notorious for treating their native English teachers badly, and there's no reason to think one run by a Korean in Russia would be any better
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gangwonbound



Joined: 27 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Opportunity in Russia Reply with quote

wondobern wrote:
I met with a Korean lady yesterday, who is desperately seeking a native speaker for her school in Russia.

I don't know all the details as far as salary, etc. I do know that the motivation of the school is to share the Gospel with the children and their families. So, obviously, they are looking for a Christian.

While I don't know this lady, one of my best Korean friends will be teaching English there in August and is confident of the reputation of the school.

So, if you're interested or know of anyone who might be interested in this opportunity, pm me.

Peace!


I just re-read your post...

Anyone who goes to a school (christain or not) and doesn't know the details about the school is an idiot. Also when you believe Korean confidence rather than fact you need your head checked...
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Bloopity Bloop



Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Seoul yo

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gangwonbound wrote:
itaewonguy wrote:
could be worth going just for the HOT Russian women!!



I swear if the OP said he was going to Mars Itaewonguy would still be talking about how hot the women are on Mars


Haven't you seen Total Recall? SOME HAVE 3 BOOBS!
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gangwonbound



Joined: 27 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bloopity Bloop wrote:
gangwonbound wrote:
itaewonguy wrote:
could be worth going just for the HOT Russian women!!



I swear if the OP said he was going to Mars Itaewonguy would still be talking about how hot the women are on Mars


Haven't you seen Total Recall? SOME HAVE 3 BOOBS!


Some are midgets too...with shotguns
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Bronski



Joined: 17 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mysterious Christian hagwon run by a Korean somewhere in Russia? How fast can I sign the contract? Is it possible to sign for more than one year at a time?
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soviet_man



Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It could be worthy of your favorite writer, the late great Solzhineitsyn.


Solzhenitsyn and I are polar opposities, politically speaking, yes. And I have extremely negative assessment of him.



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How fast can I sign the contract? Is it possible to sign for more than one year at a time?


That's the thing. Even Russian immi officials will not know what visa type you are supposed to have and a lot of complicated bribes are needed just to stay in country. People do it, but many (most) get badly burned. Ever heard of "English First" - google it and that will temper your enthusiasm.
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wondobern



Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Yangjae2Dong

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree about this is a suspicious offer. I was just trying to help out my friend and her future boss in Russia, who seems so desperate to find a native-speaker.

Why else would I post this on Dave's if it wasn't a desperate situation? I told them to check out some of the bigger English speaking churches.

Who knows, maybe someone's big desire is to go to Russia (and along with that find a nice Russian babe?). You never know...
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