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TheLostProphet
Joined: 03 Sep 2014
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 Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:09 pm Post subject: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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Err...when is it?
On the grapevine (and even looking back to posts on Dave's from a year ago) it seems that there's a big rush for teachers around mid-January, in time for the beginning of the March academic term.
But as we all know, the market has become super duper competitive unless you're white, female, American, etc, etc.
So for 2015, will this peak hiring time in Jan still be accurate? Asking so I know when to throw in the can and give up on the Korean dream. |
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Chaparrastique
Joined: 01 Jan 2014
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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| TheLostProphet wrote: |
| the Korean dream. |
Ah yes, the golden dream of....abusive bosses...spiteful coworkers...unappreciative employers... an utterly frustrating daily experience.
Form an orderly queue, gentlemen. |
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shapeshifter
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Paris
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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| TheLostProphet wrote: |
Err...when is it?
On the grapevine (and even looking back to posts on Dave's from a year ago) it seems that there's a big rush for teachers around mid-January, in time for the beginning of the March academic term.
But as we all know, the market has become super duper competitive unless you're white, female, American, etc, etc.
So for 2015, will this peak hiring time in Jan still be accurate? Asking so I know when to throw in the can and give up on the Korean dream. |
What the hell does 'throw in the can' mean? |
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ippy
Joined: 25 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Since late October, the restrictions have been downplayed. Recruiters have been spamming me to take up jobs due to start feb/march. Guess the rush to grab that recruiter fee before someone else does leads to a 'you'll do!' kind of environment.
BUT since about a week ago ive seen the restrictions creep back in with some postings. Much more female only positions popping up again. This suggests that things are equalizing again. If you need to get in the door and you dont fit the profile, id suggest hurrying the hell up.  |
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World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
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Just saw this: (Where's the vomit emoticon?)
HAGWON JOB IN GANGNAM. FEMALES ONLY. VERY URGENT
E-Specialist English Hagwon
-Great friendly and welcoming environment for teachers!
Location:
Gangnam 987-17
Hours: Temporarily part-time training (8-10 hours/week) for now and then transition to full-time later with benefits, which should be very soon. Must work Saturdays
Must have: Apostilled diploma, FBI background check, and must be female
Salary: Temporarily 20,000 won an hour... BUT WILL TRANSITION TO HIGHER PAY SOON |
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TheLostProphet
Joined: 03 Sep 2014
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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[quote="shapeshifter"]What the hell does 'throw in the can' mean?[/quote]
You got me, of course I meant throw in the towel. Maybe this is why I'm not getting hired haha.
Chaparrastique, you forgot yellow dust!
World Traveller, dw m8, it says it's going to go up soon.
If I could live to see the day when these no-good recruiting agencies stop spamming the same generic and useless crap every day, I would be so happy. |
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World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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| TheLostProphet wrote: |
| World Traveller, dw m8, it says it's going to go up soon. |
How much is "higher" and when is "soon" though? Sounds sketchy. (Recruiters have been known to play loose with the truth in order to get commission.) |
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Scorpion
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: The Winter Hiring Frenzy... |
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| Chaparrastique wrote: |
| TheLostProphet wrote: |
| the Korean dream. |
Ah yes, the golden dream of....abusive bosses...spiteful coworkers...unappreciative employers... an utterly frustrating daily experience.
Form an orderly queue, gentlemen. |
Exactly. The Korean dream.  OP, please tell me you are joking. The Korea Times and Arirang might love to use those terms, but for a university graduate from an actual first world country to throw it out in a post is beyond dumb.
The Korean dream, really? Please tell me you from Azerbeijan. |
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Cave Dweller
Joined: 17 Aug 2014
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Very welcoming to teachers with 2 *beep* and a vagina.
| World Traveler wrote: |
Just saw this: (Where's the vomit emoticon?)
HAGWON JOB IN GANGNAM. FEMALES ONLY. VERY URGENT
E-Specialist English Hagwon
-Great friendly and welcoming environment for teachers!
Location:
Gangnam 987-17
Hours: Temporarily part-time training (8-10 hours/week) for now and then transition to full-time later with benefits, which should be very soon. Must work Saturdays
Must have: Apostilled diploma, FBI background check, and must be female
Salary: Temporarily 20,000 won an hour... BUT WILL TRANSITION TO HIGHER PAY SOON |
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wooden nickels
Joined: 23 May 2010
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| World Traveler wrote: |
Just saw this: (Where's the vomit emoticon?)
HAGWON JOB IN GANGNAM. FEMALES ONLY. VERY URGENT
E-Specialist English Hagwon
-Great friendly and welcoming environment for teachers!
Location:
Gangnam 987-17
Hours: Temporarily part-time training (8-10 hours/week) for now and then transition to full-time later with benefits, which should be very soon. Must work Saturdays
Must have: Apostilled diploma, FBI background check, and must be female
Salary: Temporarily 20,000 won an hour... BUT WILL TRANSITION TO HIGHER PAY SOON |
160,000 - 200,000 won per week, no benefits, work Saturdays. How could any qualified person (female) turn this wonderful opportunity down? |
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