From my experience from teaching abroad, the only kind of people you are better off NOT giving your phone number to, are the kind who want you to join their religious group!! Live and learn as they say!!
@BusanKevin It's been a lot of fun, especially since I've moved on from the Elementary kids. They send me messages from time to time. It's great to reconnect!
I think it should be okay to give your number to students, as long as you can clarify for them not to call you 24/7 or in the middle of the night or something like that. My teachers have always given us their numbers and email in case we have questions. There's never been any spam, so yeah. Btw, I was thinking that since you're teaching at a school, how about you show us around at the school and maybe during class when you teach if it's okay? That would be really interesting. Just a tip. :)
Interesting. I've had some students ask for my number, but it's discouraged to give phone numbers out at my school so I never have. I give them my email though if they ask for it.
@tokee1234567 Hiiiii I live in Korea. I know that. I just give them the e-mail because I feel bad telling them I can't give them my phone number. I don't need to be educated on the country I live in and the children I see for several hours a day. This is not the first time you've tried to educate me on some sort of Korean subject that I've already known about for quite some time. I remember you dude. Relax.
@cgkitti not to mention that because of their hectic schedule, they don't get back home until late to access their computers (there's pc bangs but who checks their emails in pc bangs when you're paying for using the computers), so giving emails to students makes you really inaccessible, just so you know
I always have difficulty saying no... Last year I gave it to a few but So many parents complained about every other teacher, I was paranoid they'd get angry at me sharing personal info. Less worried in this place!
Except teaching jobs in Korea, is it difficult for a foreigner to get a job or Working visa? I live in Tokyo but regarding the situation here, I don't know how long I still be able to keep my job. Thanks.
My contact list on phone is overwhelmed by student phone numbers, haha.
You're right; they don't [usually] spam you with a million calls or texts.
When I was in Daegu, they usually called me for clarification of their hagwon schedule. Rather than deal with the hassle of talking with the newbie secretary (we had a high turn-over rate), it was easier to talk to me, haha.
Here in Gangneung, I'm doing most of the texting, to remind certain students of special classes.
I'm still not sure if that's the best advice, Steve. I assume you're only referring to children when you talk about students. Still, some of them can be persistent with the text messages and phone calls. Even one uncalled for conversation would be enough to keep me from giving out my number.
I'm still not sure if that's the best advice, Steve. I assume you're only referring to children when you talk about students. Still, some of them can be persistent with the text messages and phone calls. Even one uncalled for conversation would be enough to keep me from giving out my number.
Land of the Morning Calm is NOT a good term that describes Korea, as I recently learned from my dad (who taught 20+ years of Korean History as a professor). It was used by Imperial Japan to contrast Korea to them (Land of Rising Sun) and mock Korea's state back then, when they were still closed to many foreign influence. :P many people don't know this for some reason (which included me)
@ryusm92 you know the term came from the way Joseon is written in hanja right?? I mean its not Joseon anymore and it's called Korea so land of the morning calm isn't that appropriate anymore... I think Japanese uses Josenjin to speak badly of Korea and not the term "land of the morning calm"
@ryusm92 you know the term came from the way Joseon is written in hanja right?? I mean its not Joseon anymore and it's called Korea so land of the morning calm isn't that appropriate anymore... I think Japanese uses Josenjin to speak badly of Korea and not the term "land of the morning calm"
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TonysNoize 4 weeks ago
From my experience from teaching abroad, the only kind of people you are better off NOT giving your phone number to, are the kind who want you to join their religious group!! Live and learn as they say!!
oldschoolwaverider 4 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Teacher here can get fired if they add a student on Facebook.
Aggiesgigem 4 months ago
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Aggiesgigem 4 months ago
(-: i learned something new today
Annaconda1984 4 months ago
@Annaconda1984 ;-)
qiranger 4 months ago
Interesting video Steve. I too avoided giving my number out to young students. I did however give it to adults I taught from time to time.
BusanKevin 4 months ago
@BusanKevin It's been a lot of fun, especially since I've moved on from the Elementary kids. They send me messages from time to time. It's great to reconnect!
qiranger 4 months ago
I think it should be okay to give your number to students, as long as you can clarify for them not to call you 24/7 or in the middle of the night or something like that. My teachers have always given us their numbers and email in case we have questions. There's never been any spam, so yeah. Btw, I was thinking that since you're teaching at a school, how about you show us around at the school and maybe during class when you teach if it's okay? That would be really interesting. Just a tip. :)
Yashagoro 5 months ago
@Yashagoro Most are really good about calling you only when they need to. It's really nice to see them connect!
qiranger 4 months ago
@wheelchairguyblaine1 Aw... Well, I am online quite a bit!
qiranger 5 months ago
@animegrlnippon They usually are really good about not contacting you unless it's an emergency.
qiranger 5 months ago
Thanks much for the vid!!! And thanks for the advice!!! ^^
MANNY100123 5 months ago
@MANNY100123 Glad you enjoyed it!
qiranger 5 months ago
Very interesting explanation, Thanks for your awsome videos.
GenLiu 5 months ago
@GenLiu Thank you for watching!
qiranger 5 months ago
Where did you get the subscribe pillow?? I want one!! dont know why i am doing double punctuation.. oops..
FindMeInKurume 5 months ago
@FindMeInKurume Phampants sent me one!!!!
qiranger 5 months ago
@qiranger Lucky you! I tried him 6 months ago, but he never responded to my question about it. I don't know why.
FindMeInKurume 5 months ago
They don't ask you about salaries ?
aroundjapan 5 months ago
@aroundjapan Not really. They ask if I am rich....
qiranger 5 months ago
Interesting. I've had some students ask for my number, but it's discouraged to give phone numbers out at my school so I never have. I give them my email though if they ask for it.
cgkitti 5 months ago
@cgkitti you'll realize soon that Koreans really really don't use their emails until they're like in high school or college...
tokee1234567 5 months ago
@tokee1234567 Hiiiii I live in Korea. I know that. I just give them the e-mail because I feel bad telling them I can't give them my phone number. I don't need to be educated on the country I live in and the children I see for several hours a day. This is not the first time you've tried to educate me on some sort of Korean subject that I've already known about for quite some time. I remember you dude. Relax.
cgkitti 5 months ago
@cgkitti not to mention that because of their hectic schedule, they don't get back home until late to access their computers (there's pc bangs but who checks their emails in pc bangs when you're paying for using the computers), so giving emails to students makes you really inaccessible, just so you know
tokee1234567 5 months ago
@cgkitti That's a shame!!!!!
qiranger 5 months ago
It's really interesting to see what kind of meaning different actions can have in certain countries. I would have never expected something like this.
mk3ay 5 months ago
@mk3ay It's what makes traveling so much fun!
qiranger 5 months ago
Really great video with so important advice ;]
MateuszPetkiewicz 5 months ago
@MateuszPetkiewicz ;-)
qiranger 5 months ago
Cool info Steve. I will remember that when i come next year.
midknight79 5 months ago
@midknight79 Awesome!
qiranger 5 months ago
I always have difficulty saying no... Last year I gave it to a few but So many parents complained about every other teacher, I was paranoid they'd get angry at me sharing personal info. Less worried in this place!
ABombs1 5 months ago
@ABombs1 Strange. All my schools have always posted numbers on the websites for parents.
qiranger 5 months ago
Valuable insight & wisdom - thank you!
roxanneworld11 5 months ago
@roxanneworld11 You're welcome!
qiranger 5 months ago
That was very nice.
TheFaustianMan 5 months ago
@TheFaustianMan Thanks!
qiranger 5 months ago
Except teaching jobs in Korea, is it difficult for a foreigner to get a job or Working visa? I live in Tokyo but regarding the situation here, I don't know how long I still be able to keep my job. Thanks.
BlackCatBCB 5 months ago
@BlackCatBCB The job market is good, but getting more competitive.
qiranger 5 months ago
hope all of teachers like you. but not many exist.
boodoochild 5 months ago
@boodoochild True. But therer are several good one out there!
qiranger 5 months ago
@qiranger I know. I am not talking about good one. talking about bad one shouldn't be teacher.
boodoochild 4 months ago
I did not know that. Probably because I was a kindergarten teacher, but I'd never heard that before.
Thanks for sharing!
bry0000000 5 months ago
@bry0000000 ;-) One job I have never had in Korea!
qiranger 5 months ago
Cool, good to know :) I like the subscribe pillow in the back lol.
KeenanPark 5 months ago
@KeenanPark You can thank PhamPants for that!
qiranger 5 months ago
Interesting how the world is so different...
DawndeeDALLAS 5 months ago
@DawndeeDALLAS That is what makes it special!
qiranger 5 months ago
Nice! Really like the edits!
CarlKwan1 5 months ago
@CarlKwan1 LOL - Glad you enjoyed this one Carl.
qiranger 5 months ago
My contact list on phone is overwhelmed by student phone numbers, haha.
You're right; they don't [usually] spam you with a million calls or texts.
When I was in Daegu, they usually called me for clarification of their hagwon schedule. Rather than deal with the hassle of talking with the newbie secretary (we had a high turn-over rate), it was easier to talk to me, haha.
Here in Gangneung, I'm doing most of the texting, to remind certain students of special classes.
CrimsonNorth 5 months ago
@CrimsonNorth ;-)
qiranger 5 months ago
wow, i never knew about this. interesting to know, thanks!
hijabeeinkorea 5 months ago
@hijabeeinkorea ;-)
qiranger 5 months ago
I'm still not sure if that's the best advice, Steve. I assume you're only referring to children when you talk about students. Still, some of them can be persistent with the text messages and phone calls. Even one uncalled for conversation would be enough to keep me from giving out my number.
onceatraveler 5 months ago
I'm still not sure if that's the best advice, Steve. I assume you're only referring to children when you talk about students. Still, some of them can be persistent with the text messages and phone calls. Even one uncalled for conversation would be enough to keep me from giving out my number.
onceatraveler 5 months ago
@onceatraveler Not really. All my students have my number and I've never had a single bad experience. That doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
qiranger 5 months ago
Interesting info Steve!
ericsurf6 5 months ago
@ericsurf6 Thanks Eric!
qiranger 5 months ago
food video food video food video food video! sorry to bother you, but i miss korean food...lol
2eltran 5 months ago
@2eltran More coming!
qiranger 5 months ago
people told me i need a work visa, whats a work visa?
lowhigh000 5 months ago
@lowhigh000 Authorization to work in a foreign land.
qiranger 5 months ago
Good points the student are respectful of the teacher and they are thought to not burden them.
JamConcerned 5 months ago
@JamConcerned In most cases.
qiranger 5 months ago
Land of the Morning Calm is NOT a good term that describes Korea, as I recently learned from my dad (who taught 20+ years of Korean History as a professor). It was used by Imperial Japan to contrast Korea to them (Land of Rising Sun) and mock Korea's state back then, when they were still closed to many foreign influence. :P many people don't know this for some reason (which included me)
ryusm92 5 months ago
@ryusm92 you know the term came from the way Joseon is written in hanja right?? I mean its not Joseon anymore and it's called Korea so land of the morning calm isn't that appropriate anymore... I think Japanese uses Josenjin to speak badly of Korea and not the term "land of the morning calm"
tokee1234567 5 months ago
@ryusm92 you know the term came from the way Joseon is written in hanja right?? I mean its not Joseon anymore and it's called Korea so land of the morning calm isn't that appropriate anymore... I think Japanese uses Josenjin to speak badly of Korea and not the term "land of the morning calm"
tokee1234567 5 months ago
hahaha great video!
slakker321 5 months ago
@slakker321 Thanks.
qiranger 5 months ago