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[brento1138]

I was thinking of working for YBM. Anyone can say good or bad things about this place? I am a bit sketched out at the way they make you pay for your apartment...

Any suggestions? I'd love to work with adults, but I don't know if they're the best option.

[brento1138]

I should also mention I am interested in the Daegu location...

[BigBuds]

This thread might help you out.

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=56859

[KYC]

^o.O his response was hhahahahah???? OMG...I've been in contact with this man and was offered a position at the English Village in Seoul...

Man this bites...I can't land a good one...I just finished telling one guy off because apparent they are only looking for native english speakers...what an arse I have been in the US for 20 years. My native language is English >.< Oh well his "Engrish" was a riot..

[Yu_Bum_suk]

YBM-ECC certainly has a poor reputation. I haven't heard as much about their adult academies.

[KYC]

I know YBM has a shady rep...but this offer does sounds good...what do you guys think?? Except the hours..I guess -_-

Who may apply: Native English speakers from North America, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia and South Africa with a minimum of Bachelor�s degree in any major with a keen interest in acting, role-playing and interactive teaching.

Work Location: Near Suyu subway station on light blue line 4.
Work Hours: Shifts (No split shifts)

Morning Shift 9:00 am to 5:15 pm (6 to 7 forty-five minute classes)

Evening Shift 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 to 7 forty-five minute classes)

Specifications

9:00 am to 12:00 pm (3 forty-five minute classes)
12:00 am to 1:30 pm (Free lunch will be provided)
1:30 pm to 5:15 pm (3 to 4 forty-five minute classes)

5:15 pm to 6:50 pm (Free dinner will be provided)

7:00 pm to 8: 50 pm (1 two-hour activity)

Possible overtime if teacher exceeds 128 forty-five minute classes equal to 96 teaching hours
per month.



Work Days: Classes will be held Monday to Sunday (With two days off-5 day work week only)

Start Date: June 30th is the first day of class and orientation will be provided prior to the first day of teaching
Contract Length: 1-year with housing and option for extension
Salary: 2.0 million won for 96 teaching hours

Transportation: Prepaid round-trip air tickets will be provided from the closest international airport to prospective candidates
Housing: Accommodation (English Village Compound) will be provided. The utilities such as electricity, heating, gas, internet will be covered by the employer and 3 meals per day will be provided free of charge.

Benefits: Up to 300,000 won in no absence bonus and completion bonus for completing the 1-year contract.
Teachers from Canada and USA will qualify to receive 9% of their income as part of the Korean Pension
Health Insurance Teachers will pay 2.2% and YBM will pay 2.2%.
Visa: E2 visa will be provided and candidates must have their Bachelor�s diploma plus one official sealed transcript to qualify for this visa

Apply directly to YBM Education Seoul English Village (SEV) division. Forward the following items to YBM Education Personnel Coordinator Benjamin H at [email protected].

[harryh]

You'll have to be available from 9am till 8.50pm?

Over a one year contract that'll grind you down.

I much prefer a scheduled block shift, say 3-9pm. It gives me more free time to follow other interests.

Accommodation in an English Village compound?

I like to get away from the work place, once I'm finished.

[jinju]

That sounds like a brutal deal. neither of the shifts is that good. But what gets me is the accomodation. An English Village? I heard that those guys have curfews. Plus you will be living around a bunch of kids. Thats insane.

[Lizara]

Except for the hours, and the English Village thing, it sounds exactly like every other contract. You can do better.