wlingram

Thanks for doing this AMA! I'm set to teach ESL in Korea next May after I graduate. Gonna look for a job in Busan.

My question:

Most contracts with schools have a clause about not having any other forms of employment. And threaten to revoke your visa if you're caught working elsewhere.

I've read that tutoring english on the side can bring in a lot of money. Up to $50/hour.. That being said, I'm curious if it's worth the risk of losing your visa? Is that provision of the contract really as serious as they make it sound?

Have you met people who tutor on the side? Have you heard of an ESL teacher being deported for being caught?

That was a lot of questions I know but I am very curious on this subject.

Thanks so much for your time!

So essentially if you tutor individuals in another neighboring city and keep it on the down low you're safe?

Also, does it seem like most of the managers of these schools are aware that their employees are doing this? If so, does this make them angry (Hey! I want some of that money, too!) or are they more just indifferent?

Also, what do you hear about Busan? I read you saying you've never been, but from what I hear and have read before its a fantastic place.

Do you think a lot of your negative experiences have to do with your environment? Being in Seoul seems pretty miserable.