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KAMAKAZI · Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil

Hey guys,
Was wondering, with regards to staying rent-free at a Korean family's apartment, what would be the typical amount of hours a person usually would have to spend teaching per day or per week to be the equivalent to living there?
A friend of mine is coming to Korea and has an opportunity to do this, but I have never done it before so I have no idea what hours are involved.
There are 4 people, parents and 2 children, in the family. However, my friend would mainly have to focus on the oldest child and father
My friend will be able to stay in a spare room of theirs

Anyone have experience with this? thx

GreenlightmeansGO · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Location: Daegu

I think it sounds like hell on earth.

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

with the right family, a newbie can thrive in that environ

i see only the loss of freedom and any semblance of privacy

how many hours? well... THIRTY MINUTES a day of teaching dirt, dirt cheap private lessons would more than pay for a 2-bedroom apartment for oneself

it is NO DEAL to exchange Korean meals and accommodation for free English lessons, at least not for you or your friend... for the family it's a hellavu savings!!!

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

with the right family, a newbie can thrive in that environ

i see only the loss of freedom and any semblance of privacy

how many hours? well... THIRTY MINUTES a day of teaching dirt, dirt cheap private lessons would more than pay for a 2-bedroom apartment for oneself

it is NO DEAL to exchange Korean meals and accommodation for free English lessons, at least not for you or your friend... for the family it's a hellavu savings!!!

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

with the right family, a newbie can thrive in that environ

i see only the loss of freedom and any semblance of privacy

how many hours? well... THIRTY MINUTES a day of teaching dirt, dirt cheap private lessons would more than pay for a 2-bedroom apartment for oneself

it is NO DEAL to exchange Korean meals and accommodation for free English lessons, at least not for you or your friend... for the family it's a hellavu savings!!!

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

with the right family, a newbie can thrive in that environ

i see only the loss of freedom and any semblance of privacy

how many hours? well... THIRTY MINUTES a day of teaching dirt, dirt cheap private lessons would more than pay for a 2-bedroom apartment for oneself

it is NO DEAL to exchange Korean meals and accommodation for free English lessons, at least not for you or your friend... for the family it's a hellavu savings!!!

Straphanger · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Location: Chilgok, Korea

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

If your friend is REALLY REALLY interested in Korean language/culture, or is heavily service minded, it's a good idea.

If they're more concerned with the base line economic value, it's a rip off.

DC in Suwon · Joined: 14 Dec 2008

caniff · Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Location: All over the map

What's the cost? I guess it depends on how much one values his time/privacy/sanity.

KAMAKAZI · Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil

Well guys, before the idea gets beaten to death further, I should state that its only for a short time, like under 4 months, perhaps less.
Also, this came up on short notice, so there isnt much time to get a place of her own, which wouldnt be worth the cost anyway. My friend would be looking at 500,000-1,000,000 a month just for rent. Rooming with a stranger is out of the question also, however she doesnt mind doing the homestay thing as she seems to have a positive attitude towards doing it.
She taught in Korea before so she has some experience

We're just trying to figure out how many hours daily/weekly would be reasonable or find out other peoples experiences. Personally, I wouldnt do it, but she's all for it since its only temporary

Korussian · Joined: 15 Sep 2007

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

She can def. get a place in Itaewon for 400k/mo.

ED209 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006

Firstly, it sounds illegal.
Secondly, sounds like there is no contract so it will be completely up to the head of the household.
Thirdly, has your friend even met these people?
Fourthly, they will be stripped of every right they had in their home country.

Please, stop your friend.

KAMAKAZI · Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil