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Is it Really that Bad working as an ESL teacher in Korea??
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sluggo832004



Joined: 04 Sep 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:16 am    Post subject: Is it Really that Bad working as an ESL teacher in Korea?? Reply with quote

I keep seeing threads on people pulling runners, or griping about their shady bosses.

Does the majority of bad experiences come from bad co-workers, bad students, or maybe the living conditions??

Only reason I asked this is because I used to work at a horrible public school in America where there were fights, drugs, drama, and all kinds of pressure to get students to pass the state test. And from reading some of these post, it seems some teachers may have it worst than I had.

I know we all come from all walks of life. We all have different beliefs, and experiences.

But is teaching ESL that BAD? Honest answers please. If it is, can you explain why? Im not being sarcastic, or trying to start anything. Im just a guy who has never been there but want to know the real deal. Are people just whining and being babies, or are there serious concerns in ESl that would warrant someone to not come and teach here??

Thanks for any replies. And please be honest.
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ESL Milk "Everyday



Joined: 12 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You know that not all jobs are the same, right?
I'd say more, but it would be too boring.
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Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida



Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Not Korea

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cultural differences mixed in with office politics causes the most grief.
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teedram



Joined: 23 Apr 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's only that bad if you keep reading this forum Twisted Evil
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sulperman



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you might get a bad job. but only fucking freaks get bad job after bad job. like "baldteacher"

esl in korea is the easiest job on earth and anybody who says otherwise is a fucking lazy bastard.

im going on vacation and don't want to post on daves ever again, so please ban me now.

THANKS ITS BEEN FUN, BUT MOSTLY ANNOYING


*beep* YOU ALL
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Riker



Joined: 28 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would have to agree with sulperman. After doing crap labor at minimum wage, I don't see how teaching English could be that bad.
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madoka



Joined: 27 Mar 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sulperman wrote:
you might get a bad job. but only fucking freaks get bad job after bad job. like "baldteacher"

esl in korea is the easiest job on earth and anybody who says otherwise is a fucking lazy bastard.

im going on vacation and don't want to post on daves ever again, so please ban me now.

THANKS ITS BEEN FUN, BUT MOSTLY ANNOYING


*beep* YOU ALL


Hahahaha! Are you drunk posting or did you finally crack?
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Radius



Joined: 20 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

madoka wrote:
sulperman wrote:
you might get a bad job. but only fucking freaks get bad job after bad job. like "baldteacher"

esl in korea is the easiest job on earth and anybody who says otherwise is a fucking lazy bastard.

im going on vacation and don't want to post on daves ever again, so please ban me now.

THANKS ITS BEEN FUN, BUT MOSTLY ANNOYING


*beep* YOU ALL


Hahahaha! Are you drunk posting or did you finally crack?


LMAO as soon as he dropped the F bomb I KNEW he was drunk posting. Have fun waking up to this one sulperman Laughing
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Perceptioncheck



Joined: 13 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sulperman wrote:

esl in korea is the easiest job on earth and anybody who says otherwise is a fucking lazy bastard.



Drunk or not, the man speaks the truth.
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creeper1



Joined: 30 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If this was facebook I would put "like" on Suplerman's post.
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chellovek



Joined: 29 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Riker wrote:
I would have to agree with sulperman. After doing crap labor at minimum wage, I don't see how teaching English could be that bad.


Aren't you First Officer on the USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D?
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Riker



Joined: 28 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, the one and only William T. Riker, commander of the USS Enterprise. But after I displayed a poorly thought out crude humor video to my ship, I was relieved of duty.
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chellovek



Joined: 29 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I guess that might have irritated Captain Picard. You still having that fling with Deanna Troy?
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Riker



Joined: 28 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

chellovek wrote:
Yeah I guess that might have irritated Captain Picard. You still having that fling with Deanna Troy?


Oh heck yes, Deanna is so hot.

And yes it irritated Captain Picard enought to lose my job. So now here I am in the wonderful world of ESL. Can't be any worse than working with Ferengi.
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chellovek



Joined: 29 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes for sure, though I'd imagine that since she is a Therapist it must be tiring, what with her wanting to discuss feelings all the time.
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