Korean Job Discussion Forums

[davester13]

I have taught in Daegu for a year and I'm considering moving to Seoul in February or March. I would like to teach adults for a change. Any chance of doing this WITHOUT working split shifts? Any particular schools (and recruiters) to recommend (regardless of split shifts)? Any other links, tips, and advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Ya-ta Boy]

Think company jobs. Universities if you consider them adults.

[Col.Brandon]

My neighbour managed to swing it, but it's pretty rare. You might try negotiating a part-time deal (i.e. half a split-shift) to get your visa sponsorship, then augment your income with "other" work at a more convenient time.
A way to do this would be to play hardball at negotiation time; I know some places are so desperate to land some white meat that they'll agree to anything. Once you get hired watch out for the dreaded "schedule creep", though - give 'em an inch and they'll take a mile.

[mogikilla]

i just wrote a blurb about DE already on another thread asking about pagoda, and am too lazy to retype, so maybe do a search here on it. DE does require split shifts, which can be hell on your body, especially if a commute is involved, but for me, to teach adults 1:1, it was still worth the alternatives...