I'm not sure what Mike's advertising policy is, but I hope he'll accept this post. I'm not gaining any financial benefit if the position is filled and the only reason I'm posting to this site is because it's a good opportunity for a spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend of a soldier stationed in the Dongducheon Area.

The teaching position is at a public high school in Ji-Haeng, Dongducheon and will begin at the end of August. If you're at Camp Casey you probably know the area as "New City." I've taught at the high school for the last three years. However, I want to move to Seoul so I can be closer to my girlfriend and can take Korean classes in Seoul without spending 3 hours a night on the subway.

The requirements for the position is a bachelor's degree and citizenship from an native English speaking country. In addition I'd suggest that you have an open mind and a laid back attitude. If you can't take things in stride then you'll have a much less enjoyable time. My fellow teachers at the school are all very friendly and a pleasure to work with, but there are cultural differences that you have to learn to accept in Korea.

The benefits for the position, as far as I know, are 2.0 million won per month. Free airfare from the US (or other location) to Korea and back and free housing. The current apartment is a 2 bedroom apartment in Ji-Haeng. Also, I've usually had 2 weeks of vacation during the summer and winter breaks.

Like I said before, this is a good opportunity for soldier's loved ones to accompany them while making a decent salary and getting free housing in the process. Send me a pm or reply if you're interested or want more information.

Hey! I am so glad to have read your post! I'm going to Korea to follow my husband, who is in the Army and stationed at Camp Casey. He'll be going over in August. I have been planning on teaching English while in Korea. However, I am worried about their vacation allotment (or however you spell that). In the states, we usually get a certain amount of vacation time and can take it when we want (for the most part). I've heard that in Korea, one can only take vacation when the school grants it. Since one of the main reasons we wanted to go to Korea was so that we could travel, (he gets the normal 30 days leave time) my question is: Is it smart for me to teach English (which I think would be a great experience) or try and get a job on post (where I would probably get to take more vacation days when I want)? It'd be great to have your perspective since you've been doing this for 3 years. We hope to go to Japan and possibly the Philipeans (sp?). Thanks!!!

Good post to me. I also ease restrictions for obvious true members like you Doutes. You should also post it on the classifieds.

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I can't tell you whether an on post job is better or worse than teaching, because I have no experience with the military. You should ask other people how easy it would be for you to get an on base job. But I can address teaching in Korea.

You're right that your vacation is limited. You can only take vacation during the winter (Feb), spring (Feb), and summer (Aug) breaks. You also get Chuseok off, but that might be an extended weekend depending on the year. This isn't different from any US school other than the breaks are shorter. You may be able to work with your school to extend your vacation by working your extra summer classes during the school year. That would extend each break into a full month. However, that's a possibility, not a certainty. You will not be able to go home for Christmas or Thanksgiving, although you'll have Christmas day off from work.

Of course, with the extra pay of a full time job you can make those shorter vacations more worth while. The pay and benefits of working as a teacher with an E-2 are pretty good. I'll list them. Free housing or $300 a month housing allowance, and in Dongducheon (Camp Casey) that usually means a two to three bedroom apartment. $2,000+ a month tax free. Americans do not pay Korean taxes for the first two years they work in Korea. In addition, because you're living abroad, not working for the US, and making less than $80,000 you don't pay any US taxes either. Free plane tickets to and from Korea. I'm not sure if the Army was going to pay for that anyway, but if they weren't you wouldn't have to worry about it. $2,000 bonus for completing the full year, plus you receive your and your employer's national pension contributions back in full after you finish working.

I think there are some other benefits that you might not have thought about. One is that your trip to Korea may be more fulfilling by getting to know more Koreans and having a broader set a friends than you would by spending the majority of your time on base.

Thanks for the support and the suggestion. I'll put an ad up once I register for the classified section.

I would send you a "pm" but I don't know how. Thanks for the info. I do need to talk to civilians working on post and see how their vacations go. I really do think it would be a great experience to teach English in Korea. I might as well start the application process. Can you hook me up with how to do that? Also, your first year teaching in Korea, did you have any prior teaching experience? Like, did you take a TOSEL class or whatever they're called?

I sent you a pm with my email address. I also updated my profile to include my skype and yahoo account, so perhaps we can use those to talk about the application process. I can answer some of your other questions on this board though, maybe someone else will find the information useful.

When I came to Korea I had no international or teaching experience. A tesol or teaching experience could garner you a higher wage, but it's not necessary in Korea. All you need is a bachelors degree.