Be aware of ads titled "Public school teaching!

I think this type of advertisement(if not a public school) is indecent, especially using those words in the title. It is misleading to potential employees, could potentially waste their time, or even cost them a really good opportunity.It is like the University jobs(some not) posted on ESL sites.

Takingabean Intomoney- Hacks and the Beenstalkers

If you were confused by the headline, I'm referring to the use of the Internet for English conversation. I hear most of the workers are not Westerners, or have the usual native speaker requirements.I've heard, they are mostly Asians. Some of the Koreans I know, who have used these things, weren't overjoyed at paying 20 bucks a class. Anyone with a little common sense could do it themself.Why make money for another greedy paracite when plenty exist already.Open a Skype account.Surely, that is as "legal-illegal"- as working for some institution that is milking the cash cow.

Recent adverts posted on some ESL sites using the word University

Manager, I appreciate that you do not like people commenting on a specific advert, so I just wanted to make an observation here. I hope you'll understand my point. I don't want to highlight any particular case here deliberately, nor negatively. However, I have noticed a few businesses using the word University in their recruitment campaigns. It's not my intention to challenge the validity of these jobs, rather question their assertion of being a real university. In my opinion, this use of the word university, is a little confusing and misleading to a candidate.

What kind of job could I get with the qualifications I have?

Hi all,

I have been seriously considering going to South Korea for a year or two after a mate of mine told me that I could do really well there with my qualifications.

I have a BA, an MA and am in the process of acquiring an MSc; I also have a CELTA certificate and experience teaching in other countries.

He told me I could get a job at a uni working less than 20 hours a week with large amount of holiday time to boot.

How true is this? and what kind of job could I get with my qualifications?

Thank you

Are transcripts still required for Japan visa runs?

I was under the impression that transcripts were no longer required as of September 2010. However, I have recently been told that although Korean immigration no longer require them Japan will want a copy. Has anyone recently done a visa run to Japan? I am from the UK, not sure that it matters though.

Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Breaking a Contract---How long can I stay in Korea?

Hi there,

So I've decided to break my contract early and was wondering how long will Korean Immigration allow me to stay in Korea for? I have a plane ticket purchased, but my departure from Korea will not be until about 25 days after I quit my job. I don't want another job here and I'm not planning on returning, but I'd rather not waste money on a ferry to Japan in order to get a tourist visa for a couple of weeks if I don't have to. I've heard that immigration may try to fine me if when I try to leave the country, however. Is this true?

Thanks for your help.

Haeundae slp

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has any info on working for Haeundae SlP? Much appreciated!

Re: F2 visa

Ive recently received my F2 visa and I want to confirm exactly what I can and cant do. My understanding is that I can legally work at any hagwon/school without needing to register with immigration (part-time and/or full-time)...is this correct?

Also, regarding privates - am I allowed to legally do privates now, and do I need to register this somewhere? I assume I would need to be paying tax on this income.

My Hagwon doesn't have enough students this month.

I work at a fairly small Hagwon, I am the only foreign teacher and today during our weekly teacher's meeting our director told us that while we only lost 9 students that is enough that the school is now only making enough money to pay expenses. My director and vice director don't speak much english but they at least told me this. This worries me in more than one way; I'm worried that the Hagwon will close and I will be forced to go back home, and I also worry that it's my fault that parents are taking their kids out of the school. Is there anything that I can do to help my school get mor

Temp/Short Term ESL Job Offered

Hello! I am leaving Korea next week because my contract has ended, but my school is looking for a temporary replacement for me until they find a permanent teacher to sign a one-year contract. It is a chain hagwon called Maple College and the hours are from 1:40 - 7:30 M-F. Pay is 2.1 million won for the month. There is also a furnished apartment if you do not already have your own which you can live in for the time you are with the school.

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