Korean Job Discussion Forums

[kiwiman]

As a soon to be tefl instructor in korea i have been doing a profuse amount of research about the dodgy operations of the emloyers. I am pissed off as the ball is predominatley in there court and the fact that there is no way for us to no whether the employer is 'legit'.

Or is there?

I no about the blacklist etc...which is awsum...but cannot nearly cover the plethora of schools in korea.

I can post my contract and have the experienced and seasoned teachers analyze it as i have seen (with great results) but the chances are that my soon to be boss will not abide to the damn thing or fire me on the 11th month?!

sorry to bitch and maon everone but i have been excited to teach and travel for years and after doing research i find that this industry is swarming with shady practices.

i guess the purpose of this venting is to ask whether there is any sure way to gain a decent job through a decent employer while in nz, where i am at the mo'. If anyone knows a good employer who may have a job for me on the 28th of feb...hook me up:-)!

hope everyone is having a great time over there though:-)!

[inspector gadget]

Sorry to say that there is no absolutes at all. You can do all the research about a hogwon, talk to former teachers etc. You are at a disadvantage if your not in korea to check things out first hand.

Thats likely your best bet, come here first you will at least have the chance to see the school, meet the director, see the apartment etc.

Another option for you may be public schools, there seems to less risk involved although there are pros and cons to teaching there also.

Good luck with your search

[bellum99]

[ajuma]

[jacl]

Start by applying for the most suitable jobs and search the school's on the net for possible blacklisting or bad reps. Just apply for as many as possible and be prepared for the phone calls. Get them to send you contracts and do research on what should and should not be in a contract. Once you get a decent contract worked out and you've done enough reserach (or as much as you can), you're set. Might work out. Might not.

If you want, I could help you out. I'm feeling benevolent. You can PM me, but first have some jobs offers and/or contracts for me to check out. Don't give me the name of the schools though. You wouldn't want me stealing your job (no worry there anyway).

[J.B. Clamence]

[jacl]

You see, OP? These people aren't helping you. Just a bunch of arse lick insecure crap. Don't listen to that. Sometimes it's funny to make fun of someone's grammar in certain situations, but... I know you can spell. Big Farking Deal.

Anyway, I offered to help you. I know how it can be. You could post your contracts on this site, but it's easier to talk one-on-one with someone. I'm sincerely offering my help and you can PM me.

[ajuma]

J.B. Clamence

You're right! I don't know why I didn't notice that error!! Find it corrected!

[jacl]

[jacl]

Are you an ajuma?

[kiwiman]

thankyou to those who have offered advice.
Jacl, you're AWSUM and i will PM you when i get my first contract sent to me (not to sure how long this will be though).

To the "intelligentsia" out there who have nothing better to do than critique spelling, i am writing quickly, i don't care how my spelling is! Ever send a text message arssholes!

[jinks]

[Homer]

Why would any of us "hook you up" when we know nothing about you beyond one poorly worded post here??

Best of luck with your job hunt.

[Grotto]

Why wouldn't anyone hook him up? Does it really matter how his grammer is? Not really! As long as he can speak English, show up for class on time and dance like a white monkey in the classroom, without going insane for a year, he'll be fine

Welcome to the ROK! Feel free to PM me for contract trashing

Geez.....bashing a newb because his grammer isn't perfect that time of the month Ajuma?

[Corporal]

This is why Kiwis get paid less than the rest of us.