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[PeterDragon]

So, with my recruiter's backing, I am in the process of severing ties with my current shady employer. A few questions about getting my next job: Are there any Hagwons worth working for at all? My recruiter is very much pushing the public school option as much better, is that the case? Are Hagwons that only train adults easier to work for, for example? Also, like most foreigners, I'm realizing life is much easier if you live closer in to Itaewon or Yongsan. Is the job market near Itaewon or Yongsan tighter because more people want to live there? How common is it to get a "housing allowance" in one's contract rather than a mandated living space, so I could live in the district of my choice? And above all, what's the best way to find out whether the new boss intends to honor my contract, rather than leaving me uninsured and refusing to issue me vacation and sick days? (I'm kinda pissed at my current Hagwon. can you tell?)

[Saxiif]

Unless you have something that can get you hired by a high end/test prep hagwon, are picky about your location or hate working mornings then public school is probably a better bet.

[spliff]

At Public schools you don't work mornings? You have to be there from 8:40 - 4:40, class or no class!

[PeterDragon]

I have no problem working mornings, especially if public schools actually HONOR THEIR FUCKING CONTRACTS. Now another question (and thanks for the help so far): What's the best place to look for job postings on the web?

[Saxiif]

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[VirginIslander]

PeterDragon wrote

[mindmetoo]

My friend had a good quote. Your first year you learn all the questions you should have asked originally. It's good prep for your second real year.