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Originally Posted by gava Is there a particular process or agency which would
increase my chances of finding a dependable position?
Or is it always a kind of roll of the dice??? |
99% of agents are in it for the money.
do NOT expect them to help you or give fair advice. Check the contract carefully and TALK with the teacherS (plural) already there.
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Originally Posted by gava I'm also a little worried about my age - 53. I wonder if that would make me less desirable as a teacher. |
age is a problem in Korea - in most positions male employees are edged out before they are 50. Teaching is different though - it will take more time to find a job, but certainly not a major hurdle.
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Originally Posted by gava Are all the horror stories about private schools or does this include university positions? |
UNI jobs used to be sweet, though the salaries were rarely high. This is changing though - more and more are requiring you teach at 'their' hagwon (private school), so you get the worse of both worlds. Check the contract very carefully. NEVER assume.