Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Trumpcard]

Hi, I am a frequent visitor to these forums and have been so for the past 6 months. I am intending on working in Korea, preferably Seoul for the first year, and planning on arriving with a job lined up asap. I know I dont wish to do the public school route, having done this in Japan. (I have about 1.5years teaching experience, business degree and CELTA). Many friends in Japan suggested YBM/ELS as a great place to start, however my concern is the lack of housing. Is YBM ECC any better? Having taught mostly adults and high school students, I am seeking a change and would like to teach younger students.

I guess after this diatribe what Im trying to say is that Im still confused as ever as to which school/hagwan/chain school offers the best working conditions and benefits.
Ive applied to a few recruiters and been sent standard hagwan jobs (10days vacation, housing, airfare, 6-8 hours a day, 2m a month. Based on my experience, should I be able to seek around 2.2, 2.3?
I have searched here, but there is such an overload of conflicting information and advice............!

[Yu_Bum_suk]

You've been reading this forum for six months and have to ask about YBM-ECC's reputation in Korea? Just do a search for ECC and see how many synonyms of excrament come up.

[butlerian]

YBM's not too bad, if you don't mind doing a split shift. You'll either be teaching mostly University students or middle-aged businessmen/bored housewifes depending on your location. Some provide housing, some don't - you best bet is to ask the supervisor at the YBM school you want to work for. Public schools generally offer slightly better pay than the likes of YBM and hagwons, in my experience. For example, I'm getting 2.4m with only one years experience and a Masters degree.

[Trumpcard]

thanks yu-bum-suk, i am quite wary of ECC, and especially so since ive seen some recent advertisements with conflicting information. Butherian, yeah, i know public schools seem a safe option, ive done too much of it in Japan and cant stand being the only foreigner around!

does anyone know if ther are current Korean green lists?

[Pak Yu Man]

Just come over on your own coin. Look for a job and you'll have no problem unless you are about 100 kilos overweight and/or you look like a monkey.

Koreans will prefer a face to face interview and you'll have no probs getting a job with your experience. If a n00b can get a job...you should be able to easily.

[Hotpants]

ECC in Korea is pretty much the same outfit as ECC in Japan. Do you like ECC Japan or any of the big Eikawa chains? If so, then the answer is clear...