Korean Job Discussion Forums

vandyshannon · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Jeonju

So I got an email the other day from a teacher I taught with during first my contract in another city. He wanted to know if I was still teaching in my current city and was I interested in doing a private. Some guy he knew really needed someone. I thought well okay maybe. I work at a foreign school so I work days and I could do some in the evenings. Anyway, long story short, turns out that the private would be teaching a class 3 days a week for BCM. I don't really know if I want to do it now. I am especially concerned because I would only be able to do it for a month before I leave for my 5 week summer vacation. I told the people that but I guess I'm a bit paranoid. I just don't want to screw stuff up in the last 3 months of my contract. Any opinions on the situation would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

To teach for BCM means you would be teaching at a second work place. Immi is strict about this. It would take most of a month to arrange to do it legally. It isn't worth the hassle to you. Beside, the point of doing privates is to rake in the big bucks without giving a cut to a middleman. Working for BCM would also mean you won't be doing this. Again, not worth your time and the hassle of arranging it.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

Go with your gut feeling...and DON'T!

vandyshannon · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Jeonju

So I think i just won't do it. Now how to I get this dude to stop hassling me about it? You know how pushy Koreans can be. They don't really deal well with no.

denverdeath · Joined: 21 May 2005 Location: Boo-sahn

If you say no enough, they usu get the message. It usu takes at least five tries.

BigBuds · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Location: Changwon

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

Yeah, I do. Twice in the last two months.

Gideon · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Location: Seoul

Privates... " JUST DO IT "

OR

Privates... "DON'T DO IT " - ( not yelling)

Someone should post a nice thread about the dos and donts about private teaching. Although um sure it can be found somewhere in the database.

But i'll add a bit just to get it started. Here is a tip for the newbies.. if you decide to do a private class, its most likely it will be in someones home.. i.e. in an apartment. my experience when doing privates is to always be polite and show respect to the security guys. Be nice to them and make sure u make it a habit to say hello with a deep bow.

Also when going to a private class try not to act like your lost or u dont know where your going. The security guys will be quick to stop you if you act like your lost in an apt building. I always walk straight in, and say hello and continue with my business..

ahhh.. its 930 am and um tired. maybe um just babbling on..

My last words.. BE CAREFUL, BUT BE SMART!

rothkowitz · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

Its not a private.BCM will take the lions share of the money and you'll get crumbs.Flag it.