Teach in Seoul or Jeju Island?

Question

I applied with Pagoda in Seoul Recruiter wants to interview me over the phone. I told them i was interested in teaching the Direct English program, teaching Adults (college students, business proffesionals, etc) the hours are kind of extreme though, the split shift...working from 7am to 12pm then from 5:30pm to 9:30pm....also i would have to work 2 saturday's a month. Seems like a lot but it will be good pay in the end around 3mill, however i also have this other interview working in Jeju Island with YBM ECC, this is teaching English to school kids, i dont know the hours yet, i am interviewing tonight with the English teacher that i will be replacing, the pay is also less, around 2.1 million maybe, but its in Jeju Island, so i am not sure right now, what do to if offered both positions. I was also thinking of working in Jeju Island for 1 year, experiencing Korea my first year on a small island, then after that trying to apply with Pagoda and move to Seoul. What do you guys think?

Answer 1

Living in Seoul is crazy. I mean there are so many people live in the city. There are many western people in Seoul though.

Why don't you visit Facebook if you are a member

Join this group called: "ESL Teachers in Korea"

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22...

I lived in Daejeon. I used to have my own recruit.

I am sure you find some info from the group on Facebook.

To be honest. Pagoda school don't have a good schedule for you. Take your time. Crazy job!!  Many hours..

Teaching in Jejudo sounds not bad. I have never been to the island though, haha...

You must have 4 year degree to teach Eng in Korea.

I also used to be a visa officail in Canada.

I don't have much time now so please visit the group on Facebook. Western friends who are working in Korea will help you out for sure. Good luck..

You can add me as a friend on your profile of Facebook if you want to. I met my husband in Korea. He is Canadian.

My Email : [e-mail]

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I found this info from the group on Facebook: "ESL Teachers in Korea"

If you want it light and easy...

Public Elementary School (After School Program). Many schools, many start times. Office hrs: 11am. to 5pm. Classroom hours: only 4 hours a day! Free Lunch! Small classes! 2.1 to 2.3m based on experience. E-2 visa, medical ins, pension, & severance. All school vacations and holidays off. Housing allowance available.

If your in it for the money...

Private Institute. Many locations in & around Seoul.

3.0m w/ housing, 3.5m w/o housing. visa sponsorship (E-2, F-4, F-2)

10 days vacation, sick leave, medical. ins, pension, & severance.

Hours: 3:00(4:00)pm - 9:30(10:30)pm, Monday through Saturday

-Saturdays: 1:30pm - 8pm. 2nd & 4th Saturdays and holidays: 8am - 2pm

Or you can choose 5 day work week & salary @ 2.5m w/ housing or 3.0m w/o. Salary negotiation @ 6months.

E-mail me and I will hook you up. [e-mail]