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3DR
Joined: 24 May 2009
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 Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:01 am Post subject: Opinions or advice on finding another job |
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Ok, so I am just about to finish my first year of teaching at a public school here in Suwon.
I expressed interest in renewing and I thought the school did to, but I guess I thought wrong. The school has been great and no problems, but they thought I wasn't "active" enough for the students even though most of the students seemed to enjoy my classes.
Anyways, I won't be renewing so I want to find another public school job sometime in May. (My contract here ends April 14th)
My question is, is it better to stay here in Korea and look for a job? I only ask this because my family has been looking forward to me coming home after my contract (for about 2 weeks if I had renewed), and I would like to see my family as well.
I think I could find a job from back in the states again, but I have a feeling it would be harder (not to mention going through the whole sending documents process again)
Is it possible to find a school here who would hire me (and go through the documents process and everything) and also let me fly home for two weeks before I start my job? |
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nautilus
Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Location: Je jump, Tu jump, oui jump!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:07 am Post subject: Re: Opinions or advice on finding another job |
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I expressed interest in renewing and I thought the school did to, but I guess I thought wrong. |
This is happening a lot nowadays. With the avalanche of foreigners suddenly available, schools are opting for young american females or at least a new face.
if you were anywhere outside of seoul they'd be begging you to stay, but the Seoul area is swamped.
You may have to look for work in the provinces until the recession ends. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:33 am Post subject: |
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This is happening a lot nowadays. With the avalanche of foreigners suddenly available, schools are opting for young american females or at least a new face.
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They want PLIABLE young females from North America or South Africa. 
You'd be SURPRISED what they agree to- here are some actual examples.
"Oh, Saturday's not OT; it's a school day for the Korean teachers"
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"No summer camp? You must teach students from other schools. Everyone does it for no extra pay."
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"You have to live with your co-teacher and teacher English to her children. Plus, the housing allowance that should be paid to you will go to her. Oh, and you have a curfew. That's what every other foreign teacher in Korea does." |
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3DR
Joined: 24 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:09 am Post subject: |
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yeah i figured it'd be a bit more difficult nowadays with the economy.
i still think there are many out there available |
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Cerberus
Joined: 29 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:58 am Post subject: |
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This is happening a lot nowadays. With the avalanche of foreigners suddenly available, schools are opting for young american females or at least a new face.
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They want PLIABLE young females from North America or South Africa.
You'd be SURPRISED what they agree to- here are some actual examples.
"Oh, Saturday's not OT; it's a school day for the Korean teachers"
and
"No summer camp? You must teach students from other schools. Everyone does it for no extra pay."
and
"You have to live with your co-teacher and teacher English to her children. Plus, the housing allowance that should be paid to you will go to her. Oh, and you have a curfew. That's what every other foreign teacher in Korea does." |
as naive as some young females can be, I still can't find your "real life" examples credible .
especially the last one |
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