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conor · Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Location: Seoul

Your in luck... I worked at another school real close and actually interviewed for the job. It's in the YMCA building. But I turned it down because I didn't want to live another year in Bundang. The job is really really good though. Great school, really nice director, good benefits (free gym) and real nice officetel. It's one of those jobs you hate to turn down. But I just think the city is better for me. They need to fill the position soon though, so I'd hurry.

huffdaddy · Joined: 25 Nov 2005

JLarter · Joined: 17 Apr 2006

Cheers for those who replied wih a sensible answer

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

I used to drink at a Beatles bar....

I wonder what the lesson plans are like...lots of Beatles???

wowser · Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Location: Kyonggi do

It's one of those schools that looks good from the outside.
The manager seems lovely. Twisted Evil

However, it's just another hokwon. A hokwon with good housing and free gym.
Things are good until it's time to leave.
There is a good reason the place has had three name changes and 5 managers in the last 3 years. Every manager has left in a blaze of glory!
If you do sign there- document everything and be prepared to do battle at the end!!

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

Sorry-

, but, on your resume- don't you want to list a school with a more professional sounding name?

In Korea, no one knows the difference, but BACK IN THE, ahem, USA, or Canada, potential employers will laugh at this- and not in a good way. When you take that LONG AND WINDING ROAD back to your native country, you'll be pleading with potential employers- "WE CAN WORK IT OUT", but you'll have problems with the name. Think ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE? No- MONEY, that's what you'll need. Then, you'll be yelling "HELP."

Sorry- I tried to avoid listing songs, but I just couldn't resist- but it is a serious point.