this Tributary is full of s#%&
- 2008-07-15
You can copy and re-post this is as many times as you want, but it still doesn't make it true. It's just nothing more than mindless propaganda from a brainwashed cult. The personal attack method was a big flop, so they'll just try the PR statement instead. Speaking of personal attacks, the need for a common enemy is a striking similarity to cults. There was a girl who took off in April; before she left, no one ever had any complaints about her. The day she left, she became the worst teacher ever, and the head teacher went around telling everyone that she had been having kids "drop like flies." Truth is, she had never had a single kid drop out- NEVER. Now look at the comments by Brandon, and they're pretty much the same. If someone else happens to leave, the exact same things will be said about them. It's funny how this will occur over and over again, yet NO ONE will connect the dots! I guess when you prey on people with no self-esteem, it's easy to pull the wool over their eyes. People there know that they don't get health insurance, that they don't pay into the pension plan like they're required to, and that they lie and deceive everyone about the hours they'll be working (contrary to the post above), yet they don't have the self-respect to make a peep about it. They're just happy to have any small amount of fake approval from the bosses. "My bosses are so nice and sweet.." Whatever.. say that the next time he offers a ground-rumbling yelling to the Korean teachers and they all come up to the office in tears. Or the next time he assaults a teacher and locks him out of his apartment. I guess it's hard for some people to differentiate genuine vs false kindness.
I would recommend to anyone reading these sweet, glowing reviews to examine their ulterior motives. They're short 2 teachers, which means an increased work load for everyone. They're also printing these pages out and showing them to the bosses as a way to get their precious approval. After all, all of your flaws will be overlooked if you kiss their butt (well, until they have a bad day and do a 180 and turn on you for no apparent reason). If you're curious to see a cult-like environment, rent a movie about North Korea instead and save yourself the ordeal.
My letter is a response into the posts of LCI Kids Club...I must say I was quite taken back with some of the information that was posted. I might agree with some of it to a certain degree but there is such a large amount that is false.
First of all, teaching is a demanding job. Everyone who has been in this field knows this. But working in Korea is definitely not like working in the states; well news flash...YOUR NOT IN THE STATES ANYMORE!! My job is demanding, it asks of me to do my job to the best of my abilities. Its a job that requires you to prep a significant amount prior to class but in doing so this makes your own life and job much easier in the long run. I have seen and often do see others struggle to keep up and make fuss to the amount of work. Well, if they would just put more effort into their jobs and use their time wisely, the work it self is quite simple and enjoyable.
My bosses are wonderful people. I can go to them for personal or work issues without any hestiations. They are very understanding and helpful individuals. I will admit no one like to go to their bosses when they have failed at something or there something wrong but in doing so here you will realize they are very down to earth individuals who are more then willing to help. Personally, I have witnessed co-workers being down right rude to them and they don't even bat an eye at it. Which to me says a lot about my bosses. Sorry, but back home you don't treat your bosses like they are a doormat for you to walk all over. They are business owners trying to run a very successful school and accommodate to 14 foreign teachers all at once. My hats are off to them.
As to the comment about the pay and what not. You know prior to your coming to Korea how much you make. So, not sure why anyone is complaining about this. IF there are soo many other schools that pay more and have less hours, then why did you choose to come to LCI. LCI tells you what your hours will be and how much you will be paid. What I say to anyone reading this is, research your schools, that is the smartest thing you can do. DO keep in mind that some of the school that you might choose to work at, may only employ you or a few foreign teachers to teach English. I have heard many foreign teachers complain that they wish they had more foreign teachers at their schools, and that their work days are short but they have an all over schedule. Where at LCI, you work the same schedule everyday unless you choose to work overtime. I love the fact that there are 14 foreign teachers at LCI. It makes for adjusting to Korea and the work environment much easier. All workplaces have clique, this is undeniable. NO matter where you work!!
When I came to Korea, my first day at work seemed quite overwhelming and I really didn't know what to think. But as to a previous comment, about "no one even notice I was there." (BS) Sorry, but did you need someone to hold your hand and introduce you to your new co-workers??? Step up and be a man. Own your own. You choose to be who you are. You make of things as you wish. If you want to look at things as though it bad and terrible then so it will seem. But if you choose to make a move to another country with a positive mindset like I did, things will all fall into place. I think the more you fight change in another country and culture different of your own then YES, life here in Korea will not be fun for you and you should just go back home.
In the end, its all about what you make of the life you build for yourself. Whether that is at work or in your home. It can be simple and joyful or miserable and cold. You make of it as you wish.
I love LCI, it has been nothing but a great experience and I find myself bragging about it to everyone I know. I don't deny its a hard job but any job that you love and put full effort into, will have its hardships. And such is life!!