1. Hagwon (private school) or public school?- I chose the hagwon for several reasons. Namely smaller class size and higher salary. Public schools tend to be more stable because they are regulated by the government and they also have more vacation time. I just felt that a private school was a better fit for me.
2. Which city?- I pretty much knew that I would end up in Seoul. I know that there are some advantages to the smaller cities. For one thing, you get a bonus just for living in a rural area. I have never lived in a large city. I don't even want to move to San Antonio because it's too big. Seoul is different though. The thing that worries me most about a large city is the driving, but in Seoul I will use public transportation to get everywhere. I can't wait!
I've lived and visited overseas before and I know just how overwhelming it can be to not speak the local language. At least in Germany, I knew some words! In Seoul, many more people will speak English than in the outlying areas. The resources alone make the city a better option. I know that if I ever get homesick in Seoul I can find an Outback Steakhouse, Starbucks, Dunkin' Doughnuts, Pizza Hut, KFC, and COSTCO (!!!)
3. Which Recruiter?- I actually could have gone without a recruiter, but I decided it would be a little bit easier to find a job through one. There are dozens that advertise on Dave's ESL cafe. None of these charge the teachers for their services either. I had researched several recruiting agencies and had narrowed it down to a couple. How did I choose the winner? Well I was thoroughly exploring the website when I clicked on the Contact Us page. There was a little map that explained how to get to their office. Turns out that they are around the corner from a store called...drum roll please...."LOTTERIA!" Lotteria is my favorite Mexican game. It's really like BINGO except that it uses pictures rather than numbers. I used to love to practice my Spanish while playing this game. So I figured it was a sign from the heavens and sent WorkNPlay Consulting an application! Yes, I really AM that cheesy :)
“Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.” - H.L. Hunt
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