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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: Age |
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| I have a question for you guys concerning age. I am a fifty year old male that has a MBA and a TESOL certificate from The University of Georgia. I have been a corporate trainer for years but have never taught children. I am retired and want to teach as a means to see places. Is my age an issue in Korea? |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| An obstacle but not a barrier. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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Until they come back from the army, teaching university students is a lot like teaching children (only they don't run around the room screaming and trying to shove their fingers in your butt).
And no... that is not a joke.
It is much easier, at your age, to work at a university. Or try for a high school job first, then try for a university once you have gained some experience in Korea. |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject: Age |
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| I love the humor and quick responses from folks. I am in the process of seeing where I want to try and land. I enjoy reading the commits on this site. Oh, and the knowledge I gain on the various subjects is great too. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, they do try to stick their fingers in your butt. Mostly, it's kindy kids up through early elementary. It's called Ddong-chim.
Last edited by Swampfox10mm on Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:52 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Mrsk
Joined: 22 Aug 2012
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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The age range that most Korean Universities and schools look at is 18-55. You will make it in, especially with your Masters. I would look at maybe getting one years experience, like mentioned, and then applying for a university. It will allow you more time to travel and still enjoy the Korean lifestyle. My goal is to follow this path and make Korea our new home.
Best wishes to you on your journey. |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:09 pm Post subject: Age |
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| Swampfox10mm...I had a prof at UGA that said he had that problem and learned not to turn is back to the children. He was called piggy too. Not sure how all that was connected but it did. |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:17 pm Post subject: Age |
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| Mrsk..Thanks for the info and the kind words. Best to you too. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:42 am Post subject: |
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| schwa wrote: |
| An obstacle but not a barrier. |
+1 |
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lithium
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: |
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| Swampfox10mm wrote: |
Yes, they do try to stick their fingers in your butt. Mostly, it's kindy kids up through early elementary. It's called Ddong-chim.
I'm an older married guy, but I can tell you that I work with a few people who are younger, and would probably get excited by the prospect of a university student sticking their fingers in their butt. We have several gay males on staff, and although not everyone acts this way, it is disturbing that we have overheard comments from two of them about how hot this or that guy student is, "I wonder if he's gay..." etc.. It may become an issue at our school soon, as some other teachers are getting sick of it (I try to lay low).
Anyway, that's off topic. |
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andrewchon
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't forget the punch in the crotch. With kindergarten kids it's like dog-fight in the Battle of Britain: change your direction constantly. |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: Age |
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Sounds like you guys should get hazard pay or body armour.
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Smithington
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Whatever decision you make, be forewarned that you will be teaching some of the rudest children imaginable. That idea we have in the West of polite, respectful Asian students. The exact opposite is actually true. I've worked at several public schools now and the sheer rudeness of the students is dumbfounding.
Be prepared. |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Age |
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| Smithington...I read on another blog that being called fat is common too..No guns or beatdowns? My neighbor is a teacher in Atlanta and so far this year she's had a knife pulled on her and her car stolen by a student. Different student each time. Thank God she teaches primary school. The high school kids are violent. |
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jammo
Joined: 12 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:02 am Post subject: Re: Age |
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| Rowdy wrote: |
| My neighbor is a teacher in Atlanta and so far this year she's had a knife pulled on her and her car stolen by a student ... Thank God she teaches primary school. |
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