| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
 Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:39 pm Post subject: Ansan Poly Pros & Cons? |
 |
|
I'm aware of Poly's reputation. If anything can be agreed upon, it is that it will be WORK, which I don't mind provided the work environment is decent.
Soooo...is the work environment decent at this location?
Perhaps it's not likely to be a contract I'll want to renew for a second year because working 9am to 7pm will likely turn me into a zombie if I did it for another year. But it could be good job experience for a first-timer like me?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks! 
Last edited by Sylvia.79 on Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:53 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Fallacy
Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Location: ex-ROK
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Ansan Poly Pros & Cons? |
|
|
| Sylvia.79 wrote: |
| But it could be good job experience for a first-timer like me? |
Depends. Reveal a bit more about yourself professionally. For example, describe your credentials, explain "first-timer" (abroad? to the ROK? to the field of TESL? to the workforce in general?), and anything else along those lines. Basically, to quote you:
| Quote: |
| Any insight would be appreciated. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:37 pm Post subject: I'm Pretty Green |
|
|
| I have a B.A. in English, I'm in the last 30 days of my TEFL course, I've never taught professionally, I have some experience teaching adult ESL on a voluntary basis, (I'm female, US citizen. Is that relevent?), and I've never been to Korea. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fallacy
Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Location: ex-ROK
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:45 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| In that case, it could be good job experience for you. I will let others comment more specifically on Poly's work environment decency. Come back and post in the Sticky a copy of their contract offer for review when you get to that stage of the application process. Good luck! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
This Poly offered me 2.2 mil, but I'm thinking that's low considering the long hours and that another Poly branch had offered me 2.6.
Last edited by Sylvia.79 on Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:22 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fallacy
Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Location: ex-ROK
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| There you go. Where is the other location? Gimpo by any chance? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
That one was in Daejeon.
At the time I passed on it because I was intimidated by the workload and some terrible reviews lol, but now I've looked into it a little more and I'm like, "Well hell! I should've taken it." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fallacy
Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Location: ex-ROK
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Live and learn. You will find something and get here eventually. Keep after it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:01 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Sylvia.79 wrote: |
| 9am to 7pm |
I wouldn't work those hours for 2.2 mil.
I've heard Poly is a decent school but you'll be worked hard. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Porksta
Joined: 05 May 2011
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 2:08 am Post subject: |
|
|
| At a POLY you should be making 2.8 if you are working 9-7 every day. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 2:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
That was the case a few years ago, but now the same schools that were paying 2.8 for long hours are now offering less.
From the jobs postings section of Daves:
| Quote: |
Chang-won position
*website of the school : http://cw.koreapolyschool.com/
*Working days : Monday to Friday
*Working hours : 9:00am to 6:30pm
*Teaching type : kindergarteners to elementary school students
*Monthly pay : 2.1 million won
*Housing : single housing
*Starting date : late November
*Number of Foreign Teachers : 3 *Vacation : 10 days/Year
*Airfare : one way |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:18 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I'll make my stance with the salary. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sylvia.79
Joined: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: |
| At a POLY you should be making 2.8 if you are working 9-7 every day. |
That's the general salary for POLY? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| It was. (Which is pretty sad considering inflation devalues money.) Keep in mind Poly works people to the bone and even makes them take work home with them (grading). |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Porksta
Joined: 05 May 2011
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Sylvia.79 wrote: |
| Quote: |
| At a POLY you should be making 2.8 if you are working 9-7 every day. |
That's the general salary for POLY? |
At non-franchise locations yes. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
