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nokturnall
Joined: 01 Mar 2009
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Has anyone heard of this institute or better yet worked in one?
I got an offer from them and the pay is amazing but I would be working 50 hours a week...
above all things i would like to know if this institution has a negative rep like Chungdahm.. not to bag on CDI but from what I have read on this forum... X.X
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RufusW
Joined: 14 Jun 2008
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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| 50 lessons? Ow.. |
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AussieGav
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Uijeongbu
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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| RufusW wrote: |
| 50 lessons? Ow.. |
Ditto..... would want to be a hell of a paycheck. Topia is a franchise with branches everywhere so I would imagine that there would be a variation in conditions etc between different branches.
But 50 lessons wow, I used to do 35 in a hagwon and that was pretty tough. |
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kiknkorea
Joined: 16 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah it's a franchise and though I'm sure someone has a good experience somewhere, I've only heard bad things about them.
The primary complaint oddly, is too much workload and stress.
At least they're being upfront about the hours, but I would definitely pass. |
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nokturnall
Joined: 01 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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sorry for the miscommunication on my part. Its 36 class hours and 14 office hours. nevertheless it is 50 hours of work inside the hagwon.
but yes the pay check amount is quite steep. |
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AussieGav
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Uijeongbu
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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sorry for the miscommunication on my part. Its 36 class hours and 14 office hours. nevertheless it is 50 hours of work inside the hagwon.
but yes the pay check amount is quite steep. |
Makes a big difference although the working week is still long. 36 classes is still a lot, but manageable. You probaly dont want to reveal the pay here but interesting all the same. Maybe a thread on here somewhere. |
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hari seldon
Joined: 05 Dec 2004
Location: Incheon
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linky123
Joined: 12 Feb 2009
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what are they offering?
5 mil? |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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I worked at the one in Daechi-dong a couple of years ago. I had a really wonderful time and I am still close with the director. Got paid on time, housing was nice, co-workers were awesome, students were bright and eager to learn. I worked Mon-Fri 2:30-10:30 and Sat 1-7. I had 8 weeks of vacation.
Keep in mind this was in 2006 and A LOT has changed. I also don't know too much about the new contracts/classes. |
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yingwenlaoshi
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
Location: ... location, location!
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:07 am Post subject: |
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| But you only made 2.8. |
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John_ESL_White
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
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Definately one of the crappier hagwons with books that are too advanced for the students with an expectation to finish-e the book quickly ensuring no student learns squat.
Some give NHI, some do not. I've never known anyone to re-sign at either of the two TOPIAs in my area. They are a revolving door for newbies.
Of course, each TOPIA will be different, depending on the director(s). I'd find something with more reasonable hours. |
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nokturnall
Joined: 01 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the input. The biggest thing that bothers me is working saturdays... and yes it is around that area of pay (stated by linky) give or take 200000won.
Im feeling that its not worth it. |
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yingwenlaoshi
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:48 am Post subject: |
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| nokturnall wrote: |
Thanks for all the input. The biggest thing that bothers me is working saturdays... and yes it is around that area of pay (stated by linky) give or take 200000won.
Im feeling that its not worth it. |
They don't pay that. |
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linky123
Joined: 12 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: |
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| yingwenlaoshi wrote: |
| nokturnall wrote: |
Thanks for all the input. The biggest thing that bothers me is working saturdays... and yes it is around that area of pay (stated by linky) give or take 200000won.
Im feeling that its not worth it. |
They don't pay that. |
Unless you negotiate to be paid by the hours. Ask for 40000 KRW per hour. If they decide to work you to death, at least you are getting paid. |
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hari seldon
Joined: 05 Dec 2004
Location: Incheon
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| John_ESL_White wrote: |
Definately one of the crappier hagwons with books that are too advanced for the students with an expectation to finish-e the book quickly ensuring no student learns squat.
Some give NHI, some do not. I've never known anyone to re-sign at either of the two TOPIAs in my area. They are a revolving door for newbies. ..
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A hagwon that doesn't provide the legally mandated benefits (National Health Insurance and Pension) and expects you to work Saturdays is at the bottom of the barrel. I'd recommend looking elsewhere. |
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