EPIK(Public School) vs. Private Hogwans

Private hagwons are often likely to be located amidst other businesses

A public school is more likely to be similar to the ones were used to in North America

Reasons you should NOT teach at a hagwon.

The possibility of:

1. Erratic hours and split shifts. ew.
2. Only one week of paid vacation.
3. NO paid sick days.
4.  Less time to prep for classes. Teaching back to back with only 5 minute breaks.
5. Changes in your "contract"
6. Not getting your check on time.
7. Not getting a check at all.
8. Your hagwon going out of business and you being in a foreign land with no job.
9. Not having a good outline of course objectives/not being trained 
10. Not having a governmental program to protect your rights as a foreign worker.

I know what looks like. It looks like I'm trying to get back at hagwons for stealing my boyfriend. But the truth of the matter is I've formed these opinions based on so much blog and forum reading as well as watching all the "teaching in South Korea" YouTube videos I can get my hands on. What it means is that I pay attention to others experiences and express them here all at once. It wouldn't be helpful to only discuss my own experiences because it's not enough data to be useful. I'm starting to bore myself. 

Anyway, keep in mind that all hagwons and public schools are different. I'm sure we could find horror stories and praises for both.

Still...the "only one week off" thing? That's just fact.

*Public schools give you 18 days. And up to three weeks of paid sick days (not consecutive)*

You'll discover what feels right to you, and the experience whether good or bad will change you as a person. Hopefully for the better ;)

XOXO

Kim(chi)!