* Why am I getting SO many emails from people I don't know that supposedly work for HandS Korea?
You most likely have received an overwhelming amount of emails from one or multiple HandS Korea team members. No, these emails are not to annoy you and fill up your inbox. Our goal in sending them is to give you some information on various aspects regarding Korea, so that if you have never been to Korea, you have at least a glimpse of what to expect. We also hope that it will ease your transition into Korean society. Of course, if you have additional questions, you are more than welcome to email us. We're more than happy to answer any of your questions!
* What is it like working with HandS Korea? How many teachers work for you?
Just to clarify, HandS Korea is a consulting firm. This means that we're not a school, but that we work with schools all over Korea to help them find native English speaking teachers. Our mission is to help sufficiently motivated and qualified native English speaking teachers find positions here. In short, NO teachers work for HandS Korea, but rather with the schools with whom we work in cooperation. (P.S. Working for HandS Korea is GREAT!)
* I don't have a 4 year bachelor's degree. Am I still eligible to teach English in Korea?
Unfortunately, the answer is generally no. There are some exceptions (they are few and far between), but nearly all schools, hagwon and public, prefer that their teachers hold at least a 4 year bachelor's degree. Certificates, diplomas or other degrees are not usually accepted by the schools as a sufficient amount of education to teach for them. If you are still highly interested in teaching in Korea, there is an option with the some Korean public schools. There are fewer positions free and a lower salary is provided. If you are interested in this possibility, please contact a HandS Korean team member.
* How often will I get paid?
All the schools that we work with distribute paychecks monthly. This means that upon arrival, you will not receive a paycheck until one month after. It may be a good idea for you to bring some money ahead of time just to get by for the first month. Foreign debit and credit cards are accepted in most stores and many ATMs also accept foreign cards. Banks will often do currency exchanges and there are usually many cash exchange places in tourist areas. On occasion, a school will allow for a partial cash advance on your first paycheck. If this is something you feel you would need, please let one of us know and we will discuss it with your school.
* Will I have to drive from school to school daily in order to do my job?
No, you will absolutely not have to do any kind of driving in order to get to work. (Unless you decide to purchase a scooter. In which case, you would be drive yourself!) Your school will find you an apartment within close proximity and in most cases, within walking distance to your school. Any other transportation on your free time will be up to you. Don't worry too much about transportation because it is pretty cheap here!
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