Korean Job Discussion Forums

ChooChooPongPong · Joined: 15 Jun 2003

We have all heard the rumours of teachers sacking away this kind of coin or more. Just wondering how many people are actually doing it and how they are doing it.

calypso · Joined: 31 May 2004

I don't think it is legally possible while working as a hagwon teacher.

Sucker · Joined: 11 Feb 2003

College teachers who also teach summer classes can make 4 million a month for four months of the year. Most fly off to thailand and don't however.

Sucker · Joined: 11 Feb 2003

..... and winter classes of course. 2 months in the summer and 2 months in the winter.

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

I was making close to that at my university gig. I was contracted for 15 hours per month, but did double time at the language institute on campus.

I did about 20 hours per week there all at overtime rates. (25,000/Hr)

It was sweet for 3 years, but a lot of work.

Salad days, man.

sakamuras · Joined: 21 Jun 2003

umm...4 million won translates to about $3500. it's a shame if you've got a college education and have been working for a while to still "shoot" to make that much.

there are so many opportunities, especially in the U.S. why kill yourself to make 2 million won a month?

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Homer · Guest

sakamuras,

You are missing the point.

Out of that 3500 an teacher here can save 2800 per month...

You try that back home...best of luck.

dogbert · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

But, he does not get to live in Korea. I could live anywhere. I like Korea.

He also is not getting free housing and paying much higher taxes.

Howard Roark · Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Location: Canada

It is legally possible if you want to work hours that basically add up to two jobs.
I just got an offer for 4 million but the hours were sick. Seven days a week, like 3pm-midnight.
No. I didn't take it.

David76 · Joined: 15 Jun 2003 Location: U.S.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

David76 wrote,
"I am currently in the U.S. and have been unable to find all those opportunities. Exactly where are they? I strongly suspect you are full of it and that your post is a troll, but I encourage you to prove me wrong by giving a convincing answer to my question!"

Exactly.
Very few foreigners can legally earn so much. Most foreigners earn less than 2.5 million won each month.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

I'm working 20 hours a week right now and getting 3.4 mil

ghostshadow · Joined: 27 Apr 2004 Location: Seoul