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| Advise from a teacher - Info: Teach ESL in Korea |
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Cost of living is low in Korea EXCEPT for Seoul. If I were living in Seoul I would ask for more than the 2 millon a month, maybe 2.2 million. Basic food costs are higher as are restaurants and cover-charges etc. People in Seoul have the best manners and education but the pace of life, the crowds and the dust and pollution keep me away, even for a weekend holiday. Cheju, or Jeju Island in the south is beautiful, clean and subtropical with bird song, pineapples, orange trees and a volcanic mountain but feels a little isolated. One year would be good. People teach in Korea for several reasons. If you want to make some money you have to: 1. Get 2 million/month standard contract for 120 teaching house a week (no weekend work. It is still not a big salary but cost of living is low in Korea as are taxes. 2. Get the apt. free with the contract. 3. Keep your expenses down. Don't buy a lot of things you cannot take home furniture). Learn to live simply. 4. Do over-time and/or teach a bit privately on the weekend (if allow by law and school). 5. Put your money in the bank at 4% interest. It is quite a good rate and consider this a bonus to your income. 6. Don't leave the country and the apt. till you get your return ticket money and severance pay from your school. 7. Stay healthy.... Read more at: http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/korea-info/index.pl?read=3. |
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