Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Iago]

Hi, has anyone worked/still working/know anyone worked(ing) in Brighton Institute in Kwangju?

I have been offered a job there to start quite soon and would appreciate any info before I can start thinking about making a decision.

Also if anyone is just working in Kwangju anywhere, what is it like to live in as a city?

Thanks

ps feel free to pm

[Smee]

There have been a couple of warning posts about this school:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=73415&highlight=Brighton

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=68736&highlight=Brighton

If you're serious about going there, I'd recommend PMing that OP.

edit: Gwangju itself is a pretty nice place to live. Some people complain that it's too small, or that it has nothing to offer, but they're usually pretty maladjusted people. There's about 2,000,000 people, there are many department stores and restaurants, and there are a lot of cultural events that take place throughout the year. The surrounding province has a lot of islands, beaches, mountains, and other scenic stuff.

[Iago]

Thanks Smee. Thats the sort of thing i needed to know. Its also the second time someone has slagged off a school that has offered me a job kk.

I'd Better b careful then

cheers

[Whistleblower]

I was lucky enough to get a job interview at Brighton Institute at Nuwon in North-Eastern Seoul. I was glad I did go for a job interview because I noticed many problems with the school.

Firstly: The school will offer you the required classes but your break time will involve feeding young children their food. So not really a break.

Secondly: The school had a CCTV system for all the classes, so a bit obtrusive (depends upon what your opinion is).

Third: The director who was meant to meet me decided not to see me and made excuses.

Fourth: The school could not communicate effectively with headquarters and were always one step behind.

Fifth: The teachers were all saying it is a nice school but (when the staff were away) look elsewhere.

Sixth: They wanted me to sign a contract there and then.

I was ready to sign the contract but as there were so many changes to the contract they couldn't be bothered. They let me down after the interview and the job offer. They were always forcing me to sign but I am glad I didn't in the end.

There are better schools in Korea.

[Iago]

Yeah they were a bit pushy for me to accept asap and there were a few things i noticed in the draft contract that i would need to "negotiate"

Might have to pass on this one. Not in a rush at any rate.

thanks guys