ALT vs Eikaiwa

[untmdsprt]

I've been hired by a conversation school for one day a week for a 6 month term. I can definitely say that it's better than being an ALT.

Pros:
Teach people that actually want to learn English
Plan your own lessons, and you're in charge of the class
Get to know the students better
Not having to deal with telling the students about your country's holidays or be forced to enjoy telling them
Meet a variety of people of different ages, backgrounds, etc.

Cons
Work nights and weekends
If the class fails, it's your own fault for not presenting it better

[markc09jp1013127]

How does the pay compare?
What about performance bonus? Other salary incentive?
Is there any chance you could work at this job for 10-15 years?

Thanks for the info!

[untmdsprt]

How does the pay compare?

250,000 yen/month is the normal salary

What about performance bonus? Other salary incentive?

Unless specified in your contract, don't count on it.

Is there any chance you could work at this job for 10-15 years?

Me? They couldn't pay me enough to continue teaching English. You or general readers? I seriously doubt you'd be working for the same company all those years. Try 10 companies at least. Besides if you are studying Japanese, there are a lot better paying jobs if you have the skills and at least N2 Japanese level.

Besides, the teaching English market is already saturated with enough teachers as it is.