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Flimjakl
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:44 am Post subject: Wonderland - Daejon |
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Hi guys I have a few questions so hopefully I am posting in the right place, apologies if not. I have got a job with Wonderland through Korea Connections in Daejon city. Has anyone here worked for wonderland in daejon or is working there now? It says it's public school but I'm sure they are a private company can anyone shed light? Also the job description says il be in work from 9-5pm is every hour filled with classes or are there breaks? When I arrive is it easy for me to get a
mobile phone contract?
I arrive around the 25th of this month so if your in Daejon and want to show a mixed race Brit around hit me up lol, but seriously I will be looking to meet new people and understand the culture so any help is much appreciated.
Sorry if these questions have been asked before but the search option on my iPhone is disabled.
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hockeyguy109
Joined: 22 Dec 2008
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:21 am Post subject: |
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Have you signed a contract yet? May the lord have mercy on your soul if you have. You probably should have done your research. Horror stories come out of Wonderland schools like there's no tomorrow. It is without a doubt not a public school. You are sure to be in for an *interesting* ride.
The Prisoner of Wonderland book will give you more details:
http://www.lulu.com/content/86610 |
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dragon777
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:41 am Post subject: |
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| One can always change your mind! In this case I would; straight away! |
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Flimjakl
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:15 am Post subject: |
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| Lol oh great, but it's in a relatively big city I figured it wouldn't be that bad?I have signed the contract and sent all my documents off. Is anyone at this school or has been here? |
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hockeyguy109
Joined: 22 Dec 2008
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:00 am Post subject: |
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| Tell them you have kidney cancer...or even worse - you are depressed. |
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Flimjakl
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Wow are they really that bad? Well I don't have any options as have ended my lease of my house and need to out by December 6. How hard is it to leave a job when your out there for another job? Do I get all my documents back, what would be the process when I am out there to change jobs?
This is all worst case scenario if it really is that bad as have read a couple of positive reviews about wonderland too and no negative stories that were within the last two years old. |
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jpotter78
Joined: 29 Oct 2009
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| There are a lot of Wonderland horror stories out there, but they are all individually owned - so you never know what you are going to get. I worked at a Wonderland in Osan for a year and they treated me very well. But I have heard many stories over the years... |
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hockeyguy109
Joined: 22 Dec 2008
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Dude, relax.
We have been giving you a bad time. Wonderland has had a lot of issues in the past, but they are just certain establishments. You're all signed up and going. Don't worry about it, no need. We were just saying that you should have looked around more before choosing it. Just go there, give it a shot, and enjoy the experience. |
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Durtee
Joined: 18 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Wonderland is a privately run hagwon. I have worked in a Wonderland in Incheon and I must admit I had a good experience. Now the major factor on whether hagwons are good or bad is all up to the owner. I had a very professional kind lady who took pretty good care of all her foreign english teachers....but then, as the posters above have stated there have been many nightmares at other Wonderland hagwons throughout Korea.
Just cross your fingers and prey you have a good owner...of course, don't be fooled by their nice demeanor at the beginning. That's just their way to lure you in and after a couple of months their true colors show.
Best of luck. oh, and if you enjoy drinking and partying all night, you're in for one hell of a ride ;P going to bed drunk at 5-6am and walking into a classroom of screaming kindergartens at 9:30am is a great idea confirm/deny? |
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Flimjakl
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys really appreciate both sides. If anyone is or has been daejon please let me know your experience with wonderland or other hagwons in daejon.  |
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Ramen
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Wonderland: The best hagwon in the world to work for.  |
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Loudog
Joined: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Shiheung
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Dont listen to them, they work for Wonderland! They are trying to trick you! Run! |
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Flimjakl
Joined: 25 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Seriously loudog don't say things like that this is a serious issue for me. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Do not work for Wonderland, Kids club / college / toss / Ding dang dong etc |
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VFRinterceptor
Joined: 22 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:41 am Post subject: |
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| DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP wrote: |
| Do not work for Wonderland, Kids club / college / toss / Ding dang dong etc |
^ +1 |
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