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YBM - International Academy - Chungdam - Thoughts?

 
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zasoukup



Joined: 18 Mar 2011
Location: Bucheon

PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:53 am    Post subject: YBM - International Academy - Chungdam - Thoughts? Reply with quote

Looking to perform a little due diligence on this particular branch. Possible afternoon schedule (12:30-7:30). I haven't been able to find any specific information through my own search. Wondering if anyone has any information on this branch or even some recent insights into the YBM chain itself?

Thanks for the help.
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Chaucer



Joined: 20 Oct 2009

PostPosted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:55 am    Post subject: YBM Reply with quote

YBM: they pay on time, and low.
For the double acronym YIA (I work right near that place, in a similar gig, smaller place), you'll be teaching the gifted and talented of Apgu and Seocho, kids who have done summer camps in the US or attend international school here in SK. The parents will expect a lot. I doubt YBM will break their normal rules and pay a lot--don't know those details.
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Dalton



Joined: 26 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't seen their contract for a few years but there was a time it was the absolute worst in Korea. Deposits for housing, working Saturdays to make up for paid national holidays, low pay, tactics to isolate staff from other foreigners in Korea and the Korean staff, paying foreign staff to recruit replacements. Has their contract changed?
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caribmon



Joined: 26 Oct 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Might be ok
Not going to be great
If it's company owned you'll get paid on time but split shifts are a pain
If it's indie owned, better to find an indie hagwon that let's you do whatever you want for lessons
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WadRUG'naDoo



Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai

PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dalton wrote:
I haven't seen their contract for a few years but there was a time it was the absolute worst in Korea. Deposits for housing, working Saturdays to make up for paid national holidays, low pay, tactics to isolate staff from other foreigners in Korea and the Korean staff, paying foreign staff to recruit replacements. Has their contract changed?


How'd they do that?
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