tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post1106264799617384030..comments2024-03-15T17:37:49.446+09:00Comments on Susie Somewhere: Working for Peppy Kids Club in JapanSusiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-54664529322278649732016-10-24T03:08:07.639+09:002016-10-24T03:08:07.639+09:00Hello, I hope your still visiting this post since ...Hello, I hope your still visiting this post since I have a question about PKC pay. I have heard that it is 250,000 yen /month but then I hear that you only work 4 hours/day and like you said maximum 15 hours/ week. Seems like the pay would be much smaller than 250,000 /month. Does PKC just pay an insane amount per hour or is there something I'm missing because my husband works for Nova and gets paid ~210,000 / month but works close to 38 hrs per week. thanks for the response.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13935648405046406621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-44084162467195301832015-04-09T15:46:20.559+09:002015-04-09T15:46:20.559+09:00What were some of the grammar questions? Thanks fo...What were some of the grammar questions? Thanks for all the posts - I am just curious if there was just one example> thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-75959283788221097762014-04-10T18:30:12.597+09:002014-04-10T18:30:12.597+09:00
Nice to meet you,Susie!
Hello,Susie Happy Th... <br /><br />Nice to meet you,Susie!<br /><br />Hello,Susie Happy Thursday!My name is Nada and I am from the Philippines as well. I saw your Japan adventures and it was all interesting! XD <br />I just have few inquiries,though.I know you are very busy,but still,i would like to take the risk. <br />I am very intetested to work at Peppy Kids School Club... <br />Questions are... <br />1.I live in the Philippines,and I heard that you should fly to New York and LA.Iwas wondering if the company is open for interview via Skype? <br />2.If i managed to pass...(well,to be honest,im not really confident but i just want to give it shot.) is PKC going to cover the ticket to Japan or it would be me? <br />Thank you in advance and God Bless! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-21092390474577252302014-03-19T06:03:47.841+09:002014-03-19T06:03:47.841+09:00Hi Susie, thank you for being very informative.
I ...Hi Susie, thank you for being very informative.<br />I have one question that I have been searching for on their official site, and I want to know if you had to pay for your apartment before you left for Japan, and if so, how much?<br />Thank you so much...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-24442984897768876662013-10-09T06:58:44.169+09:002013-10-09T06:58:44.169+09:00hi susie :) just a question, is the pay less if th...hi susie :) just a question, is the pay less if the teacher is let's say an Asian? because i read somewhere the it is less..is that true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-80064878805263801272013-10-08T05:01:38.714+09:002013-10-08T05:01:38.714+09:00hi susie ^_^ thanks very much for this post.. i le...hi susie ^_^ thanks very much for this post.. i learned a lot ^_^<br />hmmm..just a question, were there trainees who didn't pass the training and sent back home??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-6514107755403208982013-10-08T04:25:49.665+09:002013-10-08T04:25:49.665+09:00185,000?? a month and then you have to pay for mon...185,000?? a month and then you have to pay for monthly rent and utilities?? did you accept the job??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-45699761093247278052013-09-19T09:11:59.014+09:002013-09-19T09:11:59.014+09:00Hi there, I recently heard about this program and ...Hi there, I recently heard about this program and have not been able to find any information about families applying for PKC. My husband and I are interested and we have an 8 year old who would be coming with us, if we were successful. I know with JET, families are welcome, while with other companies, such as Amity, this is discouraged. Do you have any information on this subject? Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-14287832075424878482013-08-07T04:38:46.811+09:002013-08-07T04:38:46.811+09:00Hi, I recently applied to PKC, and was offered a p...Hi, I recently applied to PKC, and was offered a position. However, I'm not sure that I want to accept, because they seem to be deceiving me about the pay. Originally they had offered me 240,000 but in the contract it stipulates that only 185,000 will be payed for working the standard hours, and the 240,000 will only be payed if I work more than the standard hours, which is not guaranteed. I feel like I've been given the "bait and switch", and I don't know if I trust the organization now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-2893897637481634532013-06-22T04:54:05.687+09:002013-06-22T04:54:05.687+09:00Hello!
I have my interview next week with PKC. Yo...Hello!<br /><br />I have my interview next week with PKC. Your post has been really helpful and I am really excited about my interview - I was nervous about the demo lesson and have been put at ease reading this. I have never taught kids before so I hope I stand a chance as they sound like one of the better places to teach english in japan - I was considering Gaba but after reading all the reviews on Peppy I think it puts Gaba to shame! Great post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-20940823411204738852013-05-03T11:38:11.943+09:002013-05-03T11:38:11.943+09:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.eventstrategieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157263598686720993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-79892896417480797632012-12-20T00:41:21.045+09:002012-12-20T00:41:21.045+09:00That's from one wage, so we save double that b...That's from one wage, so we save double that between us. We're pretty frugal on a day-to-day basis (we cook everything ourselves, not much eating out or drinking or shopping, we don't use the air-con or heating a lot, etc) but as my blog shows, we have been on lots of holidays, day trips and weekends away! <br /><br />To start with, you probably won't save that much (due to start up costs) and if you stayed a second year then the amount you could save would go down as health insurance and city and municipal tax would all go up. But, as a rough average over our first year, I'd say its easily doable. Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-56393037233045459822012-12-18T01:37:43.759+09:002012-12-18T01:37:43.759+09:00Hello. I have accepted a job with PKC and they hav...Hello. I have accepted a job with PKC and they have recently told me they are reducing the wage to 240000 per month, after promising 250000. You have stated you could save 60000 per month, is this from one wage or does it include your partners wage also? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-21731450420554554532012-11-30T09:47:46.088+09:002012-11-30T09:47:46.088+09:00No problem!
I think we heard back pretty quickly...No problem! <br /><br />I think we heard back pretty quickly, but I can't remember exactly. <br /><br />Yeah, compared to the JET application, I think any application ever is pretty simple! JET was a nightmare! I think most Peppy people are people who applied to JET and didn't get on. <br /><br />I think we had to take the details of the referees to our interview, then they contacted them afterwards. It might be different at different recruiting offices though (we were in England). I think they could be anything, so I suppose two from University would be OK, but if you have any experience with kids (work or voluntary) I'd suggest putting someone from that as one reference.<br /><br />I'm happy to answer questions, so just me know if you have anymore :)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-34696363286900186652012-11-29T05:00:32.419+09:002012-11-29T05:00:32.419+09:00Thank you for responding!
9 months? Wow, but even...Thank you for responding!<br /><br />9 months? Wow, but eventually you went so that's great.:)<br /><br />I actually applied maybe less than a week ago, so now I have to wait for a response. How long do you think it would take for them to notify me about it? I have a friend that is also in the program, and she told me it took about 2 months to hear from them about an interview.<br /><br />The application its self was quite...simple. I was surprised. I also applied to JET and that application was a nightmare. So, I thought it would be a good idea to apply to my second choice, just in case I don't get into JET.<br /><br />Anyways, when exactly would they need the references? Do they have to be work related or it can all be from school?<br /><br />I'm sorry I'm asking a lot of questions. There is so little information from people about this program out there.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-8528213655434742792012-11-27T15:36:43.585+09:002012-11-27T15:36:43.585+09:00Hello!
I'm glad you found this helpful!
If...Hello! <br /><br />I'm glad you found this helpful! <br /><br />If I was you, I'd apply as soon as possible really. There's no harm in it, and you can specify on the application form (I think) or at the interview (definitely) when you'd be hoping to start. We applied about 9 months before we eventually ended up going (we pushed it back due to work at home), and whilst I know people who did the whole process within less than 2 months, I know I felt happier having it all sorted early! <br /><br />I'm afraid I don't know about what they base their decisions on. I guess it's on previous experience with kids/teaching, enthusiasm for living in Japan, etc; all the usual things you'd expect! I think we needed two references, and they only contact them after you've had the interview. <br /><br />Hope that's helpful!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-33456906835461676552012-11-22T07:02:45.223+09:002012-11-22T07:02:45.223+09:00Hello Susie,
I really enjoyed reading your experi...Hello Susie,<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading your experiences with the program, along with everyone else in the comments below. I have a few questions I would like to ask you.<br /><br />I graduate in May, so when do you think is a good time for me to apply for Peppy Kids? I heard they hire year around, but I'm not sure how long the process takes.<br /><br />Also, how many references do we need to get for this program? What do they base their decision on when calling people in for an interview?<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-53326361527135937922012-10-23T11:52:36.125+09:002012-10-23T11:52:36.125+09:00Yeah, Sendai is part of Tohoku Chuo too at the mom...Yeah, Sendai is part of Tohoku Chuo too at the moment, although it won't be from January when the areas move round. We'll have left by then though!<br />Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-70430520103376337892012-10-18T22:52:14.927+09:002012-10-18T22:52:14.927+09:00Wow, never knew we had the same PS! I thought they...Wow, never knew we had the same PS! I thought they would be different since I'm with Tohoku Chuo! Unless Sendai is part of the same region? Hehe.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-59288717880690810362012-10-18T08:58:57.872+09:002012-10-18T08:58:57.872+09:00Congratulations on getting to Japan! I hope you se...Congratulations on getting to Japan! I hope you settle in well and have a great time in Kitakami! I think you must have the same PS as us? He's great, I love Tom! <br /><br />We have had a lot of fun here, still 2 months to go! There are loads of gorgeous places to explore ^^Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-23535212523919081072012-10-17T23:17:49.697+09:002012-10-17T23:17:49.697+09:00Hi, Susie!
This is Peter from the previous posts ...Hi, Susie!<br /><br />This is Peter from the previous posts who was asking questions about Peppy. I just wanted to drop by and say hi! I'm in Kitakami, Iwate now and I have just finished my teacher training. Man, those two weeks were crazy!<br /><br />It seems like all is well with you. It's too bad that you guys will be leaving soon but I'm sure you and your boyfriend have had a great time.Peterhttp://expatexcursions.blogspot.jp/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-79016967938861937132012-10-02T15:13:41.476+09:002012-10-02T15:13:41.476+09:00I'm glad you think it's useful. I agree th...I'm glad you think it's useful. I agree that it would be awful if people were put off by horror stories from years ago. Peppy might not be perfect, but it does offer a good opportunity! Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-31608604747667737652012-09-22T00:14:06.803+09:002012-09-22T00:14:06.803+09:00Thank you! VERY useful information, I'm trying...Thank you! VERY useful information, I'm trying to do the same as some of the horror "stories" out there by that one man of many disguises is just wrong. It's an amazing opportunity especially for any young person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-20101537405532283462012-09-18T22:13:50.964+09:002012-09-18T22:13:50.964+09:00Hello, sorry I never saw this comment!
I hope you...Hello, sorry I never saw this comment!<br /><br />I hope you've managed to find a way to get to Japan, whether through Peppy or someone else. <br /><br />Obviously experience with kids is always going to be an advantage, but I know some teachers who had none before they came so its definitely not an insurmountable hurdle!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870095516944763251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267909329063230977.post-27384839707579688942012-07-25T06:34:15.704+09:002012-07-25T06:34:15.704+09:00Hey Susie,
I really like your blog! I applied to...Hey Susie, <br /><br />I really like your blog! I applied to Peppy on the 14th and haven't heard back from them yet. Do you know about how long it takes for them to contact you for an interview (or if they bother to send a rejection e-mail to applicants who don't make the cut)? I've looked at other eikawa and Peppy is the one I like the fit of best, so if I don't get a reply I'll probably just re-apply a few months down the road. <br /><br />Do you think someone having little to no experience with kids is a big disadvantage? I run a lab and train undergrads, but obviously that's quite different than teaching a classroom of youngsters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com