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JTESL
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
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 Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:46 am Post subject: Likelihood of finding an 8-month contract? |
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| Hi all - I've been working towards getting to Korea to teach English for a couple months now and have only just learned how standard the 1-year contract is. After all the work I've put into this, I would still really like to get to Korea somehow, but I need to start my Masters degree in Canada next September. Are there ways to negotiate contract lengths, or avoid a 1 year commitment? I've seen several postings for English camps, but if I'm correct, it seems that they usually don't cover airfare, meaning it wouldn't likely be worth your time, financially. Thanks |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Likelihood of finding an 8-month contract? |
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| JTESL wrote: |
| Hi all - I've been working towards getting to Korea to teach English for a couple months now and have only just learned how standard the 1-year contract is. After all the work I've put into this, I would still really like to get to Korea somehow, but I need to start my Masters degree in Canada next September. Are there ways to negotiate contract lengths, or avoid a 1 year commitment? I've seen several postings for English camps, but if I'm correct, it seems that they usually don't cover airfare, meaning it wouldn't likely be worth your time, financially. Thanks |
2 month camps.
6 month "TaLK" program (like EPIK with differences)
1 year standard contract.
Pick one...
OR take a 1 year contract and bail after 8 months.
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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Likelihood of finding an 8-month contract? |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
OR take a 1 year contract and bail after 8 months.
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I heard of someone negotiating something similar with an employer where the employer "let" them bail, but that was after the teacher had already worked there for a full year and could not re-sign for another full year. But you never know, if you pitched it the right way and pointed out the employer would be saving on not paying bonus or outgoing airfare, you just might be able to pull it off without screwing anyone. I think it would still have to be a standard one year contract, but with a mutual understanding that you would leave at the 8 month mark. |
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tmax500
Joined: 12 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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| Most of the english villages do 6 month contracts. A 2 month extension should be possible if you're working well |
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hellakitty
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Location: Variable
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| Many said it couldn't be done but I recently landed a decent one in Ansan. I was upfront about it with all of the positions/recruiters I applied to. I'll be honest, I only heard back from 2 but the point is they do exist. It helps if you don't have unrealistic vies about salary and teaching hours, and are willing to teach somewhere a little outside of the major cities. Good luck! |
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nikki15
Joined: 02 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:52 am Post subject: |
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| My friend did an 8 month contract last year in Busan because she had to go back to Canada for teachers college. Also, a guy that worked at my Hagwon left after 11 months because he needed to go back to his teaching job. If you are up front about it you can probably find something, you just may not have as many choices. Also, you more than likely won't get that bonus pay for staying the full year. |
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