Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Diavolina]

I'm a little confused. Does the school give you a place to live that they have choosen for you? or do they give a certain amount of money and if you find a place that cost more you pay the difference? How common is it to get a two bedroom?(if the school provides the housing) My husband and I would like to have baby while we are out there and a one bedroom would be too small. He will be the only one working I don't have a B.A. Also, are most of you happy with your housing? Thanks everyone

[kangnam mafioso]

it's doubtful the school will give you a 2 bedroom unless you are both working for the same establishment. a lot of schools like to hire couples because it cuts down on their housing costs. if you work for 2 different schools, you could pool your housing allowances and get a 2 bdroom. most schools put you in an apt they already have; others just give allowances.

[cubanlord]

[banillaq]

Your husband should be able to negotiate a contract where he can receive a housing allowance, usually 300,000, instead of recieving an apartment. You can then find your own place. The only problem with this is that you will have to have a downpayment of your own; probably somewhere between 2 and 5 million won.