Is Alt better than Eikaiwa?
Hello all,
I've been an Eikaiwa teacher for a year and a half now, and my current contract ends at the end of July, so I'm looking for my next job.
I've heard mixed things about being an Alt and was wondering if it's better or worse than Eikaiwa work?
My current job pays 26万円 a month, the hours are 12:30-9:30pm Tuesday - Fri and 9:30am-6:30pm on Saturdays.
While the pay is decent, the hours are quite antisocial so I've had trouble making close friends and the work can be stressful when you're alone with 6+ tired kids at 8pm who all want to be anywhere else but an Eikaiwa.
I do enjoy teaching English and getting to know the students, so I think I'd enjoy being an Alt.
What are your thoughts?
If it's a good change how do I go about finding good Alt jobs? What companies should I avoid?