6 PROS & 6 CONS OF HAGWONS

Hello there, in this video I share my pros and cons of working at a Hagwon. I hope this video was informative and if you have any video suggestions, feel free to comment them down below.
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[@zuzile]

You articulate yourself really well and you're really calm when you talk.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Thank you🥰!

[@sindimotsoeneng8290]

Enjoyed the video 💕, I’m also applying to hagwons because the goal is to be in SK by fab 😅

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Yah, Hagwons are the quickest way! All the best with your process!💃🏽 Few more months, or weeks🤞🏾

[@katleho_m7231]

Lol hey motsoeneng well I'm also a motsoeneng I'm planning on coming this year or Feb too 😊

[@sindimotsoeneng8290]

@@katleho_m7231 hi sister sister 😅🥰💕

[@AlfonsoEspina]

I also work at a Hagwon here in S.Korea. Months away from completing my second year. =)

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Oh wow, that’s cool! How’s the experience been for you??

[@AlfonsoEspina]

@@mbarlayndlovu9059 I couldn't justifiably summarize it in a KZbin comment. But it's equal amounts of highs and lows. I'm not one of the people who came here treating it like a summer camp job. I came here to work.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

@@AlfonsoEspina That’s fair! Yeah, I’ve seen a few people come and go after realizing that they actually have to WORK.

[@AneleTembe2020]

Hi. How's life there now? Are you well? You haven't uploaded it been months

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Hey Anele! Life’s been good, thanks. Still in Korea. Thanks for checking in!🙏

[@kanlecapo5667]

Do hagwons accept teachers from other african countries? Most of us speak English officially though, not just south Africa

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

As far as I know, South Africa is the only recognised African country, at least when it comes to teaching visas 😔.

[@kanlecapo5667]

@@mbarlayndlovu9059 I see thanks though

[@_NozikaM]

Can you please do an apartment tour ….

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

I don’t know if I’ll do a tour but if not, I’ll definitely do a video sharing pictures of the apartment 🤞🏾.

[@_NozikaM]

@@mbarlayndlovu9059 the bits that you show in your video looks really nice and aesthetically pleasing ❤️☺️

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

@@_NozikaM thank you so much! Im slowly trying to make it look nice, and if it works out I’ll show you guys😂🤞🏾.

[@stephendueker9006]

As a foreign teacher you have no rights or recourse. Poorer Koreans do neither. An owner if they dont like you can do whatever they want.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

That’s very true, including less fortunate Koreans. A very sad reality🥺🥴.

[@khombigwala9388]

You're so beautiful Mbarlay, I don't think I can ever comment on your videos without mentioning that! 😄 Anyways! I commend you for going for hagwons/private academies. I am super scared of struggling there. But, I won't lie, I am starting to consider applying for them as well now. Having to wait for programs with set intakes is not it!

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Thank you so much🙏🏾! Ey, sometimes I’ve wondered how I’ve done it too😂 but to be honest once you’re in it, it’s not AS bad (if you get an okay or good academy). Yeah, I went with Hagwons because I didn’t want a long application process, I just wanted to start ASAP 👀. All the best with whichever decision you make! 🤞🏾

[@nayelushaba3041]

Thank you so much, it was useful.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

I’m glad it was!

[@_jesstravels_]

So I’ve been most schools offer 10 days vacation. Do the students not get a few weeks off for summer break and winter break?

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

If your academy decides on those days for you, then the kids will have the same days you have off too. If not, then kids just take their own breaks and will call in saying they’re off for a few weeks or months.

[@katleho_m7231]

Hey mbals so no December holidays like in SA??

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Unfortunately not:(. Especially with Hagwons. You’ll get Christmas and NEw Years, but just as a public holiday and then things continue afterwards.

[@iam_mmangalisoo7679]

ehh! i will have to watch this video again, cause i just realized that i wasn't listening, i was stunned by ubuhle bakho we MAGATSHENI, Yey umuhle into engapheli. neskhumba sakho siyakhazimula sihle ewu! cha ayadela amashayina azibonela wena ngo see.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Ewu madoda! 😂 Ngyazbongela 🙏🏾

[@stephendueker9006]

Working at hagwon can very well be an abusive experience. The private owners of the hagwon will wipe their butts with your contract if they that sort of individual.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Some experiences can definitely go horrible and it’s sad to see💔.

[@violetmodungwa9392]

Hey loves; I am in my process of finding a school. Can you please advice me on working hours for first time working at a hawgon if possible. What's fair and what isn't?

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Hey, that’s a good question. I’d say fair working hours would be dependent on your duties & teaching vs break. If I had to pick a number, I’d say 8 working hrs and 6 teaching hrs. I’ve seen some Hagwons are pushing for 9hrs now but that means they legallly have to give you an hour’s break, and if the duties/teaching hrs aren’t strenuous, I’d still deem that fair, also factoring salary (minimum being around 2.1 million won). Although it’s not as common, there are schools that offer less hrs for a similar pay.

[@zeesays726]

How many days a week do you work in a hogwan?

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

On average, 5 days. Monday-Friday

[@Accuface2000]

I tell you are Mbali or Mbalenhle🤣

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

My full name’s Mbaliyethemba 🌸

[@ericamantseki9690]

Is it possible to move from hagwon to epik?

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

It is but I’d assume you’d still have to do the lengthy application.

[@nokuthulasibanyoni1483]

Hey girl. I really enjoyed the video and i like your style as well. I’m also in korea and I’d like to know where you got the decorations pieces on the drawer, if you don’t mind me asking. Can’t wait for the apartment tour that’s coming up.

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Hey girl! Thank you so much ❤️. Omg, which part of Korea are you in ? The vases are from H&M home, I got them online, and the dry grass I got from a florist in my neighborhood.

[@nokuthulasibanyoni1483]

@@mbarlayndlovu9059 I’m in Gimhae, it’s quiet close to Busan.. I’ll definitely check them out and compare the prices with coupang, thanks so much girl.

[@germainegauthier5513]

Y a des profs de couleur en Corée?

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

There are many different teachers from different countries!

[@sibusisiwemtungwa2480]

Sawubona weMbali siyajabula usaphila kahle ntombazane encane.Wasichazela kahle ngomsebenzi wakho siyabonga.Uphile nje gal.♥️♥️♥️

[@mbarlayndlovu9059]

Ngyabonga, ma🤗❤️.