Hong Yeon-Sik English Academy: Yeonsan-dong, Busan

I worked for HongYunSik (the owner/director’s name) a few years ago. It was a small hakwon, four Korean teachers and myself, in a nice neighborhood in Busan. I was treated well, was always paid on time, but I never trusted that I would be paid. I always felt like the owner was dishonest, but I stood firm with him on a couple issues and I think he got the message that I wasn’t to be pushed around. Elementary/middle school hagwons are hard work, but I think this was one of the better ones, especially given its size. I was given a wonderful 19th floor, 3 bedroom apartment.