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Squid · Joined: 25 Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Anyang

From worknplay's site:

We are looking for young (20's), cheerful (smile!) teachers who fit our image of native English-speakers/Americans. By law, you must be a college graduate. Average-weight (or thin) people are preferred. Also, please, no Australians/New Zealanders/Irish/etc. Brits may be considered under special circumstances. (Of course no non-native English speakers or ethnic minorities.) Korean citizens/Kyopos with native-like English skills may be hired temporarily, and college degree is not required of them.

And wait! There's more...

One-year contract required (by law). Please note, however, that cultural differences exist with respect to contracts. Here is a quote from http://www.aacircle.com.au/teach-in-korea.htm :
"English teachers in Korea occasionally have contract disputes with their employers. In the Korean context, a contract is simply a rough working agreement, subject to change depending upon the circumstances. Most Koreans do not view deviations from a contract as a breach of contract, and few Koreans would consider taking an employer to court over a contract dispute." We don't think you will take us to court, either!

WTF???

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MOD EDIT

This has to be one of the best i've seen yet... c'mon peeps, lets all send our thoughts and best wishes to this most respectful and tolerant of employers... I've sent it to [email protected] (the Korea Herald). I might also contact the employer with my thoughts.

Any takers for a rainy Sunday??

*edited to include the Korea Herald e-mail details.

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

Funny stuff. Kids Club is another rotten hogwan chain that routinely cheats teachers out of pay and benefits. Avoid Kids Club.

gmlkoreanna · Joined: 23 Oct 2006

here, here.. I sent her a greeting to say good day, and by the way, YOU SUCK!

mindmetoo · Joined: 02 Feb 2004

Wonderful. Good catch.

cbclark4 · Joined: 20 Aug 2006 Location: Masan

You should copy khreporter with that one.

indytrucks · Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf

Squid · Joined: 25 Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Anyang

"Takes the cake"- love the irony...take that to the bank... Laughing

Yes, I sent it to the Korea Herald editor with a minor rant attached... I don't hold out much hope Rolling Eyes

BTW they disclaim connection to the wider Kidsclub in the full ad.

Happy slapping folks, and I'm waiting for Horand to spring in with a lively defence Cool

TheBrain · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Acme Lab

Is there an echo in here?

Paddycakes · Joined: 05 May 2003 Location: Seoul

SHANE02 · Joined: 04 Jun 2003

Wonderful kids! Salary negotiable. Excellent housing in Ori-Station area. Paid vacation. Optional medical insurance. Lunch provided at school. Year-end bonus (if you complete one year). Round-trip airfare to overseas applicants (return ticket only after one-year of employment). Beautiful, modern area. No experience necessary. Come and join the fun!

bellum99 · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: don't need to know

I know this school and the director... she was nuts a few years ago and she seems to just keep going downhill.

Pyongshin Sangja · Joined: 20 Apr 2003 Location: I love baby!

contrarian · Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Location: Nearly in NK

What's wrong with saying wahat you want to hire? Not politically correct, but it sure cuts to the important stuff (the them).

Surprised

On looking at the ad the pay is good and the other terms are good>

Sody · Joined: 14 May 2006

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

The only difference between this and most other hagwan ads is this is a lot more honest. Laughing

Most other ads butter you up, but when you arrive you find conditions similar to what you would expect from this ad....... so which is worse?