Why I left South Korea|Not Renewing my EPIK contract|Career Growth&Salary

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
  • #southafricanyoutuber #internationalteacher #teachinginkorea #roadto3k#epik#lifeinkorea#eslteacher#teachindubai
    Hi, in this video I share my reasons for not renewing my EPIK contract! I love Korea, but I had to think long term and make the right decision for my goals😊.
    Thank you for watching!
    Cheers,
    Makgabo

КОМЕНТАРІ • 39

  • @nkululekonkuly1709
    @nkululekonkuly1709 Місяць тому +4

    Hi Sis. I can't wait for Part2. Thank you for sharing.

  • @tshepi_e.m4908
    @tshepi_e.m4908 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this with us Makgabo, as someone who is considering being an ESL teacher, this was eye opening. Can't wait for part 2 and all the best for the new chapter of your life you are about to start💗💗.

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🙏🏾you should 100000% do it! It’s rewarding in its own way! Thank you for watching 🙏🏾

  • @nompilosibiya8373
    @nompilosibiya8373 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this video mntase.

  • @fikinaturally_fikiswa2925
    @fikinaturally_fikiswa2925 Місяць тому +1

    First person from the videos I have watched that talks about standard of living, abit shocked. I thought it's fruit that is expensive but I thought everything else is basically affordable except housing. But sis you are smart for seeing that for you there is no future and being brave enough to get the hell out in short of space of time. I wish I had done that in my current job, I work in an audit firm in SA, I knew I was not gonna get the experience I needed but I stayed now full of regrets but years have passed and now currently going through a wave of regret that I am struggling to get past and just feeling lost. But for once in my life, I am allowing myself to feel it all and be OK with being inadequate but I have set myself a time frame to go through the process of it but I know and will not wallow for ever

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +1

      If you’re single, no child and no major financial responsibilities, it’s great!you still have a GREAT QUALITY of life, thankfully we don’t pay rent 😂I lived on R11000 ( I’m putting it in rands for context) and I was more than fine. Also I’m not a big spender honestly. You can still change your job 🫠and sometimes it’s good ti feel lost, so you can start figuring it out. If I ever want to teach ESL again, I’ll gladly return to korea 😂

  • @nomapooe9413
    @nomapooe9413 Місяць тому +4

    You literally put into words why I came back home too.

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +1

      🤍 how has it been being back? How are you ?

  • @territc6182
    @territc6182 Місяць тому +1

    You are not wrong, it is the easiest job in the world. Also it is not a career for young people starting out. it is a stop gap. The majority of agencies or ESL UA-camrs tell you there is no career growth in teaching English. People ignore this for the glamour of being in another country.

  • @rewindthelesson2024
    @rewindthelesson2024 Місяць тому +5

    Great video, I’ve always wondered if you could grow your career as an ESL teacher, this video is insightful. Anyways shout out to you for being courageous enough to leave SA and get to experience it…

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you! I think it’s a topic to be discussed watseba! Growth within ESL, but it’s a stable job if you’re in a public school honestly! I loved it

  • @kemunto_
    @kemunto_ Місяць тому +1

    will you be moving to korea for the science teaching job? or will you be looking elsewhere?

  • @dieketsengmakhoba6074
    @dieketsengmakhoba6074 4 дні тому

    Financial siya gowa in South Korea 😢 im happy for the experience but im ready to move now

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  2 дні тому

      I think Korea can be hard when you have many responsibilities back home !! I’d be happy to help you to move 🤍

  • @missshange
    @missshange Місяць тому +1

    Great video!👌🏾
    Quick Q: is it possible to teach in SK, that is moving with your child/ family?

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah people do it, people do it .Check the South Africans in South Korea group for more information from other mothers.

  • @ntombifuthincwane8891
    @ntombifuthincwane8891 Місяць тому +1

    I’ve always wanted to ask. How to do the PPT FOR EPIK application 😭 last month I applied for JEP PROGRAM but didn’t go through because of the PPT, can you plz help

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +2

      Hello I suggest contacting Korvia, Goldkey education or Korean Horizons. They’ll gladly help you EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AND PERFECT YOUR APPLICATION

  • @lefihlilesemenya8568
    @lefihlilesemenya8568 Місяць тому +2

    Bathong my friend u back? I'm in Boksburg, we should meet up

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +2

      I’m currently taking time to tend to myself 🤍 I’ll let you know when I’m able to meet you. Send me a message

    • @lefihlilesemenya8568
      @lefihlilesemenya8568 Місяць тому

      @@makgabomahopo yeah sure no problem

  • @nonhlanhlaskosana4256
    @nonhlanhlaskosana4256 Місяць тому

    Hey I also returned to SA, I can't wait to watch all of your videos, just watched 1 today... I would like to get in touch with you, would this be possible?

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому

      Hello you can send me a WhatsApp here ‪+27 63 011 8934‬

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching 🙏🏾

  • @nomcebokhumalo9975
    @nomcebokhumalo9975 Місяць тому

    Please can you tell us if the salary is worth moving from South Africa to South Korea? You don't have to mension the salaries just please estimate.

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +4

      Hello Nomcebo, if you’re unemployed and have nothing it’s absolutely worth it. It’s a good head start and salary increases with your experience! So yes it’s a 10000% worth it, in my opinion.I would gladly go back to Korea if I wanted to remain in the ESL industry, but I am a science teacher, and I like science too. For me, it’s more than just money. Even if I could get paid R1 000 000 000 per month in South Africa, I still wouldn’t choose to live here at this point in my life because of the QUALITY of life here. No amount of money can compare to the freedom, convenience and safety I felt living in Korea.The EPIK salary scale is also public
      m.epik.go.kr/description/salary01.php
      Maybe I’ll do a video and break it down ?

    • @nomcebokhumalo9975
      @nomcebokhumalo9975 Місяць тому

      @@makgabomahopo Thank you so much for your prompt response.

  • @shazzsiwela1557
    @shazzsiwela1557 24 дні тому

    Hello, hope you are well. Is there a way I can get in contact with you?

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  23 дні тому +1

      Hi send me a WhatsApp here ‪+27 63 011 8934‬

  • @CARSwithLwazi
    @CARSwithLwazi Місяць тому +2

    Hey can I go teach English in South Korea with Business and accounting majors

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +2

      Yes I majored in Life Sciences &Natural sciences

    • @CARSwithLwazi
      @CARSwithLwazi Місяць тому +1

      @@makgabomahopo alright thanks 🫠

  • @zithembisoshabalala3457
    @zithembisoshabalala3457 Місяць тому +1

    I thought the cost of living was low🤣

    • @makgabomahopo
      @makgabomahopo  Місяць тому +1

      Really? Why did you think so ?😂 you will never be flat broke and penniless but it’s definitely expensive 😂

    • @nomcebokhumalo9975
      @nomcebokhumalo9975 Місяць тому

      The people on UA-cam alway say it's not too expensive. ​@@makgabomahopo