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Marley_Doug · Joined: 12 Jun 2006

I was wondering if anybody has any opinions on Incheon. I have not found (or searched for) any thoughts on this city.

I am currently deciding on two positions in Incheon. One is a public school, the other is a private school. Both offers are pretty similar (schedule, salary, benefits, etc...). I had a really good conversation with a former teacher of the private school and waiting on replies from current teachers of the public school.

Just choosing between private and public schools, which would you take?

Thanks in advance for your comments about Incheon and advice about my choice.

doug-life

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

What do you mean by 'private school'? A private academy or a private elementary, middle, or high school?

I'd choose a public school over a private academy. It seems odd that the hours would be similar if it's a private academy. They're usuall very different.

cubanlord · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Location: In Japan!

I work in a private elem. school. I could not have asked for anything better. I enjoy it here more than I probably would at a Uni. Figure at a Uni....after 3 years...you are canned whether you are good or not. Hogwons...the name speaks for itsself. As for anything else...well...they are few and far in between.

Marley_Doug · Joined: 12 Jun 2006

I meant the class load were similar. working 9-4 or 3-930 is not that big a deal to me. Sorry

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

Hotpants · Joined: 27 Jan 2006

Incheon is just your average city in Korea. It's expanded a lot since the construction of Incheon International Airport and consequently has a lot more traffic than before. Incheon also seems to encompass a wide area, so some suburbs of Incheon can be a bit of a backwater. There are no special wonders about being located there. It has some seaside - so-so. Close to some offshore islands - pretty. Ferry links to China. Convenient transport link into Seoul if you live near a subway station.

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

I would definately go with the public school job. I'm sure you saw the thread about GEPIK with lots of negative stuff in it. I've only been at my school for three weeks but really enjoy it. Not everyone in GEPIK is unhappy.

Privateer · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Easy Street.

My opinion on Incheon is that it's crap.

If anyone has any good things to say about Incheon I'd be delighted to stand corrected.

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

In terms of my area, the only downside is getting to Seoul is a pain in the butt. I have to goto Juan Station and take the express train to Youngsan.

There are some industral areas that look much dirtier then the one I'm in, so I can't complain.