Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Riker]

Thanks for all the encouragement.

If anybody wants my facebook page send a PM to me.

[danpaesan]

I'll be returning to the U.S. the end of April after four years at my hagwon. Its a good place to work and my friend runs a math academy on the floor below where you might be able to pick up some extra classes teaching math in English. PM me if you want more information.

[Illysook]

Check the job ads on Craigslist under Gigs and events. Often there are promo companies looking for event staff. They pay well. The downside is that they sometimes take 4 to 6 weeks to send you a check. It depends on the company.

Another decent but dull job is scoring academic acheivement tests. ETS.org is one company that hires people to do this online and at scoring center around the US. It usually pays 10 or 11 dollars an hour and it's project oriented, so you don't have to make a long term commitment. Unfortunately for me, you have to be in the U.S. to do the on-line scoring.

I used to do both of these things, plus work at Starbucks. I had to make a change and come to Korea because I was exhausted.

[Riker]

Thanks for the suggestions. I did go on Craig's list and submitted about 4 resumes. I'll let you know what happens.

[oldfatfarang]

Hi Op. Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences.

I didn't read all the other posts, but one thing that may not have been mentioned is: "Never tell your Korean employer that you are desperate for money." It shouldn't be a problem if you're working Public School - but many private (hagwon) bosses will take advantage of you if they know you don't have the money to leave and fly home. They could give you extra unpaid duties, longer working hours, not honor the contract - pay you really late (or just not pay you at all).

Sounds rough, but these are common enough stories on these boards.

Anyway, good luck in Korea. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time here if you like kids (teaching kids). Korea is a great place to save money if you're frugal, but you have to stay away from any western goods/food (and live like a Korean) to save the big bucks.

Good luck.

[Riker]

Thanks for your advice. I think I have already decided to go to a public school my first time around. The good news is, as far as I can tell it should be fairly easy to get, since I have absolutely no preference where I work. I'm going to be studying most of the time anyway.

[Riker]

So I'm pretty sure my first job response on Craigslist is some kind of fishing scheme.

I was sent a long professional email stating I will get the job but first I must get a credit report and send them all the info. I don't even know if they are real, no address, no company name. Just some person with a generated looking email.

I'm thinking about applying at sonic burger today....


*beep*....

[Riker]

Good news and bad news today.

I received my substitute teaching certificate today. Bad news is that I have to wait for a one time class / meeting before I can start which is not until February 1st.