> Hi there nic,

> I have been trying to find out as much as possible about Korea, I
> plan to be there in about 6 weeks. What I think so far:

> Korea is full of newbie teachers who complain a lot. There are many
> experienced teachers who don't complain. (and some who do). There are
> good schools and bosses, there are bad schools and bosses. If a new
> teacher thinks things are going to be like "back home"
> he/she is very much mistaken.

> My plan, once I have a boss, is to treat my boss with respect, it's
> he or she who has made the investment in a school that gives me the
> opportunity to work there. Accept that the school is a business and
> not a charitable organization for the benefit of foreign teachers.
> While doing the above, make it clear that I am also a business asset
> and as such deserve a fair deal.

> All this while learning to speak Korean.

> I welcome any suggestions or opinions from nic or anyone else with
> firsthand experience of Korea.

Hello Mike - the school my wife and I planned on going to have cut her hours down to almost nothing and so we won't be going there- neither one of us is under contract there - whereas my school in China will re-hire me - so, unless we come up with something great,we will stay in China. My suggestion to you is the same I have to the hitters in the major league all-star game - watch out for the curveball and steer clear of the screwball