Has anyone taught English abroad in South Korea? If so, any pointers as to which organizations to work for?
I am also interested in teaching in Spain, but the opportunity is S. Korea seems better. I would like to save and pay off student loans while traveling. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Teaching - 2 Answers
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A friend of mine went to South Korea through eslcafe.com and works at a real public school teaching English. She is having a blast. Education in South Korea is serious business. People get judged based on their education level and on what school they attended. As for you wanting to save and pay off student loans while traveling...you will make good money considering you don't work that many hours (depending on where you will work and who you will work for- because some places offer housing and will pay for your plane ticket) but keep in mind the exchange rate of currency. According to http://www.xe.com, 1000won (1 South Korean dollar) = $.84 (US dollar). Otherwise, I'm sure you will have a most pleasant experience! Good luck!
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From your spelling it looks like you're American, if so you won't get a job in Spain. Or not unless you have a passport from a European country so that's out. Korea is a good, viable alternative. You won't make loads of money but enough to have a reasonable time and save a little. There are plenty of jobs there so go for it.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
age for working in Seoul,South Korea
age for working in Seoul,South Korea?
Okay,first off remember this is a question so please don't be rude,second i know in the States you have to be at least 16 but i'm not asking about the States. what i want to know is at what age can someone work in Seoul,South Korea i hear in every country the age is different so i wanted to know why?well my mom says that she'd be interested in living somewhere else (as in another country)and i suggested Seoul she said it sounded okay but there are about 3 problems 1.not speaking the language(but i've been learning and i hear most Koreans speak English) 2. we don't look Korean(which is not very important since there's a lot of foreigners there and from what i hear the Koreans are very nice) 3.finding a place to live,expenses,finding a job,money(and i said i could help her if i could work too she said that would be a good idea,so i looked all over Google which didn't help at all and just decided to ask here so can you please answer if you know) i'm 13 about to turn 14 in about 1-2 months Female have music,cultural and fashion interest please don't go berserk on me i'm interested in part-time only i value my education cause i'm going to need it one day and there's no way my mom would let me quit school and i don't think they allow it anyways.please and thank you for your answers! (sorry i know i write a lot)
Korea - 3 Answers
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Not to burst your bubble or anything, but you didn't say what nationality you were....really doesn't matter as what I am going to say will apply to any non-Korean seeking to live in Korea. You mother would need a work visa to live in Korea and already have a job. Korea does not allow people to just "show up" and want to live there. You have to have a legit reason for being in Korea; either as a student, worker, or tourist. Tourists aren't allowed to work so that one is out. That is why you aren't seeing anything on Google to help you. As to the language issue, you are mistaken. Although many Koreans in the major cities may speak some English, out in the rest of the country,you won't it too often. You can survive without speaking a word of Korean, but life would be much easier if you could. Additionally, you would probably have to attend one of the international schools and they cost a bit; not free. So your mother had better have a pretty good job lined up and proper visa before going there. To answer your original question, you have a very slim chance of finding employment in Korea as a foreign teenager; especially not knowing the language. Those jobs got to Koreans first...usually about age 16...just like the states.
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In order to live and work in South Korea, your mom would need to have a work visa. Since you have no work experience, the only thing you would be able to do would be to teach private English lessons. You would not be able to obtain work legally. Also, since you don't speak the language and are not a Korean citizen, you would not be able to attend public school in South Korea. International schools are very expensive.
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Usually they hire high school students. And just so you know, just getting a regular job like a cashier, won't help you in your living. You only get $4 an hour, you can barely survive. Bills recently have gotten a lot higher. Other things may be cheap but bills are so high now, everyone is going crazy. Not a lot of Koreans speak English. Only our grammar structure at SCHOOL is strong. Korea's weakness is communicating verbally with other people, but their grammar is very good. I wouldn't put my hopes up for the English part, they barely speak any English. And not looking Korean? Be surprised, there are TONS of Americans lately in Korea and they make a living. Lots even make a family there and then move out back to America etc. If you were Korean and spoke English like me, then there's a difference.
Okay,first off remember this is a question so please don't be rude,second i know in the States you have to be at least 16 but i'm not asking about the States. what i want to know is at what age can someone work in Seoul,South Korea i hear in every country the age is different so i wanted to know why?well my mom says that she'd be interested in living somewhere else (as in another country)and i suggested Seoul she said it sounded okay but there are about 3 problems 1.not speaking the language(but i've been learning and i hear most Koreans speak English) 2. we don't look Korean(which is not very important since there's a lot of foreigners there and from what i hear the Koreans are very nice) 3.finding a place to live,expenses,finding a job,money(and i said i could help her if i could work too she said that would be a good idea,so i looked all over Google which didn't help at all and just decided to ask here so can you please answer if you know) i'm 13 about to turn 14 in about 1-2 months Female have music,cultural and fashion interest please don't go berserk on me i'm interested in part-time only i value my education cause i'm going to need it one day and there's no way my mom would let me quit school and i don't think they allow it anyways.please and thank you for your answers! (sorry i know i write a lot)
Korea - 3 Answers
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Not to burst your bubble or anything, but you didn't say what nationality you were....really doesn't matter as what I am going to say will apply to any non-Korean seeking to live in Korea. You mother would need a work visa to live in Korea and already have a job. Korea does not allow people to just "show up" and want to live there. You have to have a legit reason for being in Korea; either as a student, worker, or tourist. Tourists aren't allowed to work so that one is out. That is why you aren't seeing anything on Google to help you. As to the language issue, you are mistaken. Although many Koreans in the major cities may speak some English, out in the rest of the country,you won't it too often. You can survive without speaking a word of Korean, but life would be much easier if you could. Additionally, you would probably have to attend one of the international schools and they cost a bit; not free. So your mother had better have a pretty good job lined up and proper visa before going there. To answer your original question, you have a very slim chance of finding employment in Korea as a foreign teenager; especially not knowing the language. Those jobs got to Koreans first...usually about age 16...just like the states.
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In order to live and work in South Korea, your mom would need to have a work visa. Since you have no work experience, the only thing you would be able to do would be to teach private English lessons. You would not be able to obtain work legally. Also, since you don't speak the language and are not a Korean citizen, you would not be able to attend public school in South Korea. International schools are very expensive.
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Usually they hire high school students. And just so you know, just getting a regular job like a cashier, won't help you in your living. You only get $4 an hour, you can barely survive. Bills recently have gotten a lot higher. Other things may be cheap but bills are so high now, everyone is going crazy. Not a lot of Koreans speak English. Only our grammar structure at SCHOOL is strong. Korea's weakness is communicating verbally with other people, but their grammar is very good. I wouldn't put my hopes up for the English part, they barely speak any English. And not looking Korean? Be surprised, there are TONS of Americans lately in Korea and they make a living. Lots even make a family there and then move out back to America etc. If you were Korean and spoke English like me, then there's a difference.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
how can i get a permit in south koreaa....
how can i get a permit in south koreaa....?
i wish to work in south korea , i am a malaysian , i think i can teach english language for the kindergarden student in south korea , but i don't know how to get there and for the work permit , how much must i paid for that, can someone guide me . give me some idea .
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Don't do it, they treat their English teachers like slaves, and most of the time they don't pay them.
i wish to work in south korea , i am a malaysian , i think i can teach english language for the kindergarden student in south korea , but i don't know how to get there and for the work permit , how much must i paid for that, can someone guide me . give me some idea .
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Don't do it, they treat their English teachers like slaves, and most of the time they don't pay them.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
what type of paper work needs to be done if i want to move to camp carrol in south korea with my husband
what type of paper work needs to be done if i want to move to camp carrol in south korea with my husband?
My husband just received orders to go to Camp Carroll South Korea. I've heard different answers about whether or not me and our 3 kids would be allowed to go. However one answer said something about "you can go but have to start the paperwork super early" what kind of paperwork needs to be done? thanks so much!
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I was stationed at carroll and i really think you do not want to be thier. It is really small and has no school for your children. The closest school is about an hour away in Daegu, not to mention the only family military housing is in Daegu also. The post is nothing but signal and MP soldiers and holds war supplies in case Da North invades again. The outside of the post is nothing but rice patties (gosh i can still taste that awful smell) the gates are lined with bars....bars.....oh yeah.....bars. But as for paper work just fly thier and find a place outside of post... if he is an NCO he can live off post.... i did and most families i knew that managed to find a suitable place went through this process......yes you will recieve BAH... you just have to move your family out of pocket since the orders are just for the individual
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This answer deals with the paperwork your question asks about - Your husband will need to immediaely ask for - Command Sponsorship - in addition to his PCS Orders to South Korea. I would recommend you disregard "one answer said something" and DO NOT JUST GO THERE. Without being Command Sponsored, your family is in for a very difficult in South Korea. For examples - Yours and any kids airfare comes out of your finances. Your food costs for your time in Korea comes out of your finances. With your husband being Non-Command Sponsored, you could probably use the Commissary, but the Dollar amount is for only family member size 1. Your medical costs, at least a portion of it, come out of your finances. You and family members are not eligible to use any military facilities, to include Dental, in Korea. Your rental price comes out of your finances. With the family members in Korea, your husband WILL NOT BE RECEIVING BAH, contrary to popular belief. BAH is based on where the family members are residing; with your family members residing in Korea, the BAH amount is $0. A word of caution; if the NCO/Officers in your husband's unit learns family members are residing in Korea, they will likely check with Finance Office to ensure whether or not BAH is being paid, and for what location. If the location at the Finance Office is stated as being in the states, your husband will br brought up on charges of defrauding the Government. I have provided a link with some stories concerning BAH fraud - http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=59817 I found a telephone number for you to check on BAH rates - 703-962-68119 or 703-962-5946 These telephone numbers are for the military Finance Office that pertains to BAH questions. Any school-aged children will not be eligible to attend school, except on a space-available basis. You could always check with Taegu American School to verify how many and how often space-available spots become open. A short note - your chances are better than nothing. Thus, any school expenses are out of pocket. DO NOT EXPECT YOUR HUSBAND TO BE HOME EVERY NIGHT! There is an overnight Pass system in Korea. All units are required to allow only 10% of unit members to remain off-post each night. With your husband non-Command Sponsored, he falls within the 10% category, which rotates fairly between all unit members in Korea non-Command Sponsored. With all this in mind (and everything I inform you of is easily verified), would you still want to bring all the family members to Korea for a truly difficult time for the husband's time in Korea? I recommend you do not think the way of young people, "love is all you need." Residing in Korea, you are going to need a lot more than what you are probably willing to gamble in the way of finances. Remember that everything will be coming out of your finances. I realize I don't "paint a pretty picture" with information I give you; I just believe you should have the right to know how difficult it will be, before you go hopping on an airplane going to Korea.
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He needs to put in for Command Sponsorship. You and the rest of the dependents will then have to have medical/dental screenings. The other option is to go NCS (non-command sponsored) but you would have to pay for your own transportation over, would be on Tricare Standard (getting a regular appointment on post is very difficult) and only get into the DODEA school if space is available. NCS mm's must request to live off post with their families.
My husband just received orders to go to Camp Carroll South Korea. I've heard different answers about whether or not me and our 3 kids would be allowed to go. However one answer said something about "you can go but have to start the paperwork super early" what kind of paperwork needs to be done? thanks so much!
Korea - 3 Answers
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I was stationed at carroll and i really think you do not want to be thier. It is really small and has no school for your children. The closest school is about an hour away in Daegu, not to mention the only family military housing is in Daegu also. The post is nothing but signal and MP soldiers and holds war supplies in case Da North invades again. The outside of the post is nothing but rice patties (gosh i can still taste that awful smell) the gates are lined with bars....bars.....oh yeah.....bars. But as for paper work just fly thier and find a place outside of post... if he is an NCO he can live off post.... i did and most families i knew that managed to find a suitable place went through this process......yes you will recieve BAH... you just have to move your family out of pocket since the orders are just for the individual
2 :
This answer deals with the paperwork your question asks about - Your husband will need to immediaely ask for - Command Sponsorship - in addition to his PCS Orders to South Korea. I would recommend you disregard "one answer said something" and DO NOT JUST GO THERE. Without being Command Sponsored, your family is in for a very difficult in South Korea. For examples - Yours and any kids airfare comes out of your finances. Your food costs for your time in Korea comes out of your finances. With your husband being Non-Command Sponsored, you could probably use the Commissary, but the Dollar amount is for only family member size 1. Your medical costs, at least a portion of it, come out of your finances. You and family members are not eligible to use any military facilities, to include Dental, in Korea. Your rental price comes out of your finances. With the family members in Korea, your husband WILL NOT BE RECEIVING BAH, contrary to popular belief. BAH is based on where the family members are residing; with your family members residing in Korea, the BAH amount is $0. A word of caution; if the NCO/Officers in your husband's unit learns family members are residing in Korea, they will likely check with Finance Office to ensure whether or not BAH is being paid, and for what location. If the location at the Finance Office is stated as being in the states, your husband will br brought up on charges of defrauding the Government. I have provided a link with some stories concerning BAH fraud - http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=59817 I found a telephone number for you to check on BAH rates - 703-962-68119 or 703-962-5946 These telephone numbers are for the military Finance Office that pertains to BAH questions. Any school-aged children will not be eligible to attend school, except on a space-available basis. You could always check with Taegu American School to verify how many and how often space-available spots become open. A short note - your chances are better than nothing. Thus, any school expenses are out of pocket. DO NOT EXPECT YOUR HUSBAND TO BE HOME EVERY NIGHT! There is an overnight Pass system in Korea. All units are required to allow only 10% of unit members to remain off-post each night. With your husband non-Command Sponsored, he falls within the 10% category, which rotates fairly between all unit members in Korea non-Command Sponsored. With all this in mind (and everything I inform you of is easily verified), would you still want to bring all the family members to Korea for a truly difficult time for the husband's time in Korea? I recommend you do not think the way of young people, "love is all you need." Residing in Korea, you are going to need a lot more than what you are probably willing to gamble in the way of finances. Remember that everything will be coming out of your finances. I realize I don't "paint a pretty picture" with information I give you; I just believe you should have the right to know how difficult it will be, before you go hopping on an airplane going to Korea.
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He needs to put in for Command Sponsorship. You and the rest of the dependents will then have to have medical/dental screenings. The other option is to go NCS (non-command sponsored) but you would have to pay for your own transportation over, would be on Tricare Standard (getting a regular appointment on post is very difficult) and only get into the DODEA school if space is available. NCS mm's must request to live off post with their families.
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