Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Dan The Chainsawman]

Well for yall's information I am an American who spent far to much time in the deep south. We have the purest and sweetest sounding accent of all yall mongrel nations. Nothing is more sexually charged than a southern accent on a woman with all her teeth.

Now why are we drifting off topic?

It is about Canadian Moose Humping.

[Muffin]

Okay, so we've established that my accent may or may not be a problem. I am sure your accents are all equally charming in their own way.

Can anyone give me the names of any adult academies? I only know Direct English and I turned down a job with them last October because they didn't provide accommodation.

[poof]

Muffin - The accent thing is nonsense. Only places that have a preference for an accent will stipulate it in the ad in the first place. I've met Glaswegians who have top teaching positions here, for example. (No offence to Glaswegians)

If I were you - with your experience and age, I would aim straight for the university positions - making sure that is IS university classes you will be teaching, not sub-franchised kids classes. Unfortunately, the current hiring session for March has just ended, but already there have been some ads from universities for the summer.

Alternatively, as your experience can tell you, often you should just apply to places directly irrespective of whether they've advertised or not if you can find a shortlist of places - there must be an easy to find list of Korean universities somewhere on the web. I know I've seen one on someone's site who compiled a black list or grey list or some list...

Some unis prefer you to be in Korea available for an interview. Others will be okay about hiring on the basis of a telephone or video interview.

You sound pretty serious about teaching - possibly Korea is not the best place for you. Is there any particular reason for you wanting to come here over other places?

[poof]

Muffin - The accent thing is nonsense. Only places that have a preference for an accent will stipulate it in the ad in the first place. I've met Glaswegians who have top teaching positions here, for example. (No offence to Glaswegians)

If I were you - with your experience and age, I would aim straight for the university positions - making sure that is IS university classes you will be teaching, not sub-franchised kids classes. Unfortunately, the current hiring session for March has just ended, but already there have been some ads from universities for the summer.

Alternatively, as your experience can tell you, often you should just apply to places directly irrespective of whether they've advertised or not if you can find a shortlist of places - there must be an easy to find list of Korean universities somewhere on the web. I know I've seen one on someone's site who compiled a black list or grey list or some list...

Some unis prefer you to be in Korea available for an interview. Others will be okay about hiring on the basis of a telephone or video interview.

You sound pretty serious about teaching - possibly Korea is not the best place for you. Is there any particular reason for you wanting to come here over other places?

[chinook]

www.flying-cows.com is a recruiter that opperates out of edinburgh. they might be worth contacting, as they will be used to placing non-north americans. (i have no idea if they are any good though!)

[Muffin]

My reasons for coming to Korea over other locations are partly financial. Teaching in British Council registered schools in the UK has kept me poor, I was earning the same money ten years ago! Teaching in English state schools would be more lucrative but it is horrible!

As Korean contracts include accommodation I would be able to save some money.

I also like teaching Koreans and have made lasting friendships with Korean students here. I like the food, I have learned the script and I also want an adventure while I have the chance, i.e. before my parents get old and before I hit forty and become less employable.

Thanks again to everyone who has replied and PMed me, I really appreciate it.

[poof]

Korea - lucrative? Perhaps if you do a mountain of privates on top of your regular job. Korean payscale hasn't advanced that much either.

If you have such experience, and would like a good income, howabout the Middle East, or if it has to be Asia, howabout Singapore or Hong Kong? I've heard that the latter 2 countries have Korean international schools there, so you could get your Korea fix quite easily while augmenting financially.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

[Muffin]

Of course I would like to go to the Middle East. However, while I am overqualified for Korea, I have the opposite problem with the Middle East where an MA in TEFL is usually required. I have interviewed in the past with international schools and was really messed around, the pay wasn't that great either, I remember.

Singapore or Hong Kong? They both have some appeal. Are you saying it is impossible to save money in Korea? I worked out that I would be earning the same as I do now (yes really!) and not paying my mortgage or running my car, therefore a lot of my salary would go in my pocket.

[chinook]

when i worked in korea for my first year, without even trying i was saving half my income (so around about £500) each month. and, i wasn't trying all that hard.

[Yu_Bum_suk]