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jonski · Joined: 26 Feb 2011

Hi,

been offered a few different contracts for teaching adults 1on1 using a block shift system, 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours at night.

Just wanted to get some info on what the 'norm' is because it seems to be a step down in pay from my first job. Basic salary is 2m with a 0.1m bonus for working a split shift, (Increasing to 0,2m in the 7th month of the contract). 2 Saturdays a month are also required and they pay around 150k a day. There is a potential to further increase your salary through some sort of 'Booking Rate' which is calculated using the amount of tutorials you take over the total amount you could potentially take.

I am extremely keen on the job, the working conditions sound great but it does seem like I will be earning less then my previous job and working longer hours too.

Does anyone have any experience with big schools teaching 1on1? Is this a normal salary?

Thanks

Gorf · Joined: 25 Jun 2011

So you get horrible working hours that will turn you into a zombie, required Saturdays, and you get paid less than I did my first year here? What a joke. You'd have to pay me at least 3.5 to work split shifts, 4.0 to work Saturdays. On top of all this greatness, you get to work with adults, who are the most needy and entitled students you can possibly hope for. Anyone who is excited for a trash job like this is insane. I'd take Wonderland over this trash.

edwardcatflap · Joined: 22 Mar 2009

True the hours and pay are awful but 4 hours with badly behaved kids can seem like the equivalent of 8 hours with a good adult class. Yes you need to be on the ball with adults but as long as you prepare properly and know what you're doing they can be a joy to teach. Plus if you're single it will open up all sorts of opportunities. Overall, I'd tend to agree with Gorf and take a kiddy hagwan but only because of the hours. If you can get used to those, overall you'll probably have a better experience.

jonski · Joined: 26 Feb 2011

Zyzyfer · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject:

If you have more than one year of experience they're lowballing you. Standard big school contracts are more like 2.1 for 6 hours per day for one year of prior experience.

Is there housing included?

What about penalties when a student skips a class? Some of those 1-on-1 places pull stunts related to that.

I would take it if you have 6 teaching hours daily and you just want more experience. As it stands, they've got all these mandatory extras but pay for mandatory work. Sounds weird.

soomin · Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Location: Daegu

2M is quite low, and I'm worried about the booking fees you mentioned... How can you take on more students if your classes are 1:1? Won't you already have a full schedule?

Also, is there a punishment for losing students? If students don't like you or complain, you could be out of a job... What are the conditions for termination/release as stated in your contract?

Also, what is your vacation time? Do sick days/vacation days result in docked pay or termination?

Lastly, do you think they're lowballing you as a first offer? You can always mention your qualifications and experience and ask them why the pay is substantially lower... Are they including housing/airfare? If you are already here and don't need the airfare, they might be willing to take that into consideration when deciding your salary.

mike in brasil · Joined: 09 Jun 2003

Hey OP, is the company in question either Mavens or Language Cube?

If so, which location?

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Do they deduct pay when students don't show up?

You'd better find out before you sign up.

Do they make you stay there 6 - 8 hours a day even if no students show up?

You'd better find out before you sign up.

Just some things I've heard about similar programs.