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[matthewschmidt]

I have an interview tomorrow for a private school job in Gimhae.

Anybody want to recommend questions I should ask the director? It's worth noting that I double majored in English and Communication in college and that I once won a "funniest college student competition" at one of the comedy clubs in Seattle. I feel that I'm extremely qualified for the job and am hoping to get the best contract possible out of this whole situation.

Thanks in advance.

p.s. People near Busan/Gimhae are encouraged to reply because it looks like I might be heading out your way : )

[harlowethrombey]

[matthewschmidt]

I've done stand up comedy in Seattle Washington for 7 years. Would an employer see that as a qualification to be an excellent english teacher? One that smiles a lot and is always waving his gangly arms around?

[matthewschmidt]

Bumped to ask if there's anyone on this board from Gimhae

[D.D.]

[quote="matthewschmidt"]I have an interview tomorrow for a private school job in Gimhae.

Anybody want to recommend questions I should ask the director? It's worth noting that I double majored in English and Communication in college and that I once won a "funniest college student competition" at one of the comedy clubs in Seattle. I feel that I'm extremely qualified for the job and am hoping to get the best contract possible out of this whole situation.


You da man-just tell all westerners this story at every bar when you arrive and you will make so many new friends and people on Daves will love you.

[matthewschmidt]

Thanks D.D.

[matthewschmidt]

edited after realizing my error in judgement

[Kikomom]

Matthew, that wasn't a hijack, that was a warning. A shady hagwon owner will tell you whatever they think you want to hear just to get a warm body there. And you'll never know who's shady and who's straight-up till you experience it for yourself.

Just make sure your contract has equitable termination terms and it's not written in how screwed over you'll be if you find out it's the shadiest joint in town. Study the contract FAQs and decide from there what you're getting yourself into.

[matthewschmidt]

thanks kiko, i appreciate the advice

[Kikomom]

Here's the Busan subway map to help you get your bearings:
http://www.johomaps.com/as/korea/busan/busanmetro_en.html

Ever play lacrosse? One guy's looking to get some players together. Bring your sticks.

Just make DAMN sure your contract covers medical.