Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Tony (ATEK)]

Hello all,

One thing that ATEK is putting together right now is a comprehensive guide to living and working in Korea.

I'm writing a section on various types of jobs, and would like some input on a job type I have little experience with: camp jobs.

I have written a one paragraph description of camp jobs, and I'd like someone with experience to rewrite it with more (or more accurate) information. You will receive an acknowledgment in the book. Here it is:

Camp Jobs

Summer and winter English camps are common in Korea. Camps usually employ teachers for about a month, and will usually pay for your flight to and from Korea. Salary is usually around 2 million for a month for someone with no experience, although some camps pay more. Expect to work long days (you may have duties in the evenings) and take at least some of your meals with the campers. Camp jobs are an excellent introduction to Korea for those unsure about committing to a year.

[moosehead]

the only time camp jobs pay for airfare is when they deduct it from your final pay - that's really important so you need to put that in your text.

also I'm not sure what the new rules are for c4 visas which are usually what camps sponsor - if they even sponsor a visa - so you might want to find out about that.

[Tommy]

They usually take place at a university campus with meals in the cafeteria. Shared room with one other teacher. Also, most camps have you work half-days on Saturdays.