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kangolnoel
Joined: 28 Jun 2010
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:24 pm Post subject: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
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different
Joined: 22 May 2003
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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From what I've read, with big chains it depends on which branch you're at. I just wish people wouldn't take jobs with obviously bad contract conditions, which in Korea usually means long hours for average pay. Some hagwons are asking you to be there 9 1/2 hours a day for 2.2, or 10 1/2 hours a day for 2.5.
Go for the equivalent of a 30 x 50-minute class (not "30-hour") teaching schedule with no more than 8 hours per day on site. Then roll the dice and take the plunge, unless you can afford to blow through lots of money waiting for a "perfect" job, which might end up not being a good fit for you anyway. |
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megandadam
Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Location: toronto, canada
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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i work at a fairly good one.
pm me if you want an email.
adam |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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kangolnoel wrote: |
It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
Good Hagwan - doesn't that qualify as an oxymoron?
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Vix
Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:18 am Post subject: |
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In a word no. It's always going to be about making making them money and paying you will be the absolute last priority. Avoid avoid avoid. Yeah I am feeling a bit bitter today, and yes I work in a Hagwon |
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hakwonner
Joined: 09 Nov 2010
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:53 am Post subject: Re: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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ttompatz wrote: |
kangolnoel wrote: |
It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
Good Hagwan - doesn't that qualify as an oxymoron?
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Maybe, but there are exceptions that prove the rule.
I'm very happy at my hagwon, and for an entry level job in Korea I personally think hagwons kick public school behind every time (except on the issue of holidays).
All you have to do is do your homework. I made sure I spoke to both foreign teachers before I signed a contract, and asked all the questions I wanted to. I personally think this is the single most important thing you can do when choosing a hagwon. |
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curlyhoward
Joined: 03 Dec 2008
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:16 am Post subject: Re: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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hakwonner wrote: |
ttompatz wrote: |
kangolnoel wrote: |
It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
Good Hagwan - doesn't that qualify as an oxymoron?
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Maybe, but there are exceptions that prove the rule.
I'm very happy at my hagwon, and for an entry level job in Korea I personally think hagwons kick public school behind every time (except on the issue of holidays).
All you have to do is do your homework. I made sure I spoke to both foreign teachers before I signed a contract, and asked all the questions I wanted to. I personally think this is the single most important thing you can do when choosing a hagwon. |
How many months have you been at this hagwon? |
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hakwonner
Joined: 09 Nov 2010
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:20 am Post subject: Re: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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curlyhoward wrote: |
hakwonner wrote: |
ttompatz wrote: |
kangolnoel wrote: |
It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
Good Hagwan - doesn't that qualify as an oxymoron?
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Maybe, but there are exceptions that prove the rule.
I'm very happy at my hagwon, and for an entry level job in Korea I personally think hagwons kick public school behind every time (except on the issue of holidays).
All you have to do is do your homework. I made sure I spoke to both foreign teachers before I signed a contract, and asked all the questions I wanted to. I personally think this is the single most important thing you can do when choosing a hagwon. |
How many months have you been at this hagwon? |
6 months now, and very much looking forward to the next 6. All the people I work with are decent, I have a good schedule, I'm always paid on time and the owner has always paid flights home/severance etc. on time (based on information from the last few years).
Why do you ask? |
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metalhead
Joined: 18 May 2010 Location: Toilet
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:29 am Post subject: |
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There are good hakwons, but it's always a risk because if it's bad you won't know until it's too late. That said, I would rather take my chances at a hakwon than work at a public school. |
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busanliving
Joined: 29 Apr 2009
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:23 am Post subject: |
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I work at a GnB and I love the school, the teachers are great, the director is really helpful, I have never had a problem with pay, sick days or vacation and I'm in my second year. The books suck, however my school is flexible so aslong as the books get covered i am free to do my own things in class. |
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dkteachlife
Joined: 24 Dec 2010
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:18 am Post subject: Can you list some Hagwons that you have heard are good? |
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Thanks |
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dkteachlife
Joined: 24 Dec 2010
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Can you please list some good ones as a suggestion? recent please
Thank you so much |
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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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metalhead wrote: |
There are good hakwons, but it's always a risk because if it's bad you won't know until it's too late. That said, I would rather take my chances at a hakwon than work at a public school. |
Any particular reason you feel this way? Just curious. |
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RMNC
Joined: 21 Jul 2010
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Sector7G wrote: |
Any particular reason you feel this way? Just curious. |
Small class sizes, far less discipline required, no co-teacher drama, higher pay, better workplaces (they don't open the windows at hagwons in the middle of winter), more enthusiastic learners. |
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Juregen
Joined: 30 May 2006
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: any GOOD hagwons? jeez! |
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ttompatz wrote: |
kangolnoel wrote: |
It seems every school i get an offer for, everyone on here says stay away (even though sometimes a school gets a decent review now and then). I am getting very frustrated!
Getting offers for GnB, Avalon all of which I have heard horror stories about.
Does anyone work at one now with openings in february/march? haha
or suggestions on good ones they've worked at and contact emails? |
Good Hagwan - doesn't that qualify as an oxymoron?
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Oi!
I take that personally! |
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