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fusionbarnone
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| Don't worry about what others are saying . Hogwans have always been fussy. Apply to Epik |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:26 am Post subject: |
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Pattyb,
It would be great if you kept us update. Would love to know the outcome. I'm 10 years younger than you and I'm worried about finding a job. And I've worked in Korea before to boot.
Hope you find something great. The number of great jobs available has certainly dwindled the last few years. |
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nautilus
Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Location: Je jump, Tu jump, oui jump!
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:24 am Post subject: |
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| Eventually had to come to terms with who I was and why I'd made the decisions I made.� |
After graduating I found that western employers basically want to take over the reins of your life. They view you as a long-term future assett, and if you step off that treadmill then..you're done.
The most narrow-minded parochial people are the ones getting the best jobs nowadays. Because you basically have to cling to the same company, in the same town, for 20 years to have a secure and successful career. |
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lowpo
Joined: 01 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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| nautilus wrote: |
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| Eventually had to come to terms with who I was and why I'd made the decisions I made.� |
After graduating I found that western employers basically want to take over the reins of your life. They view you as a long-term future assett, and if you step off that treadmill then..you're done.
The most narrow-minded parochial people are the ones getting the best jobs nowadays. Because you basically have to cling to the same company, in the same town, for 20 years to have a secure and successful career. |
After spending 20 years with two corporations back in the states. I agree with you 100 percent. |
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jurassic82
Joined: 21 Jun 2006
Location: Somewhere!!!!
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| First of all I wish the OP the best of luck. Many people have said that age is a factor when highering new teachers. I think this is true if you are applying to language academies (Hagwons) that cater to young children. This unfortunately is a majority of the jobs. On the other hand there are tons of other places the OP can find work teaching adults. Adult hagwons like Pagoda, YBM, Wall Street, etc..... I am sure would prefer having an older instructor contrary to someone in their 20's fresh out of college as many of the students would be older. Of course I think universities would prefer older contrary to younger instructors but that also means someone would need qualifications and experience. Anyways, keep your head up and keep looking. There are loads of jobs out there contrary to what others may say. |
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Smithington
Joined: 14 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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OP, I know plenty of people your age working here. In fact I know guys down at the pub in their late 50s. They are all working. There are jobs here in public school for older teachers. You might have to take a job in a rural area though. But that's no problem. The transportation system here is good so you can get to the urban centers on the weekend (or evenings if you wish).
The only thing is, if you are new to Korea, getting your foot ion the door. But don't be discouraged. Public schools do hire more mature teachers. Some even prefer it.
Best of luck. |
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