Pros
-Independent teaching environment minimal micro-managing. -Short-term contract but you still get to keep the one year work visa (regardless of what they tell you).
Cons
It turns out that they flat out cheat you on your rent. The company requires that you pay 80,000 a month to them for your apartment. In some cases this represents up to double the real rent! When I asked them about it, they said that they use the difference between the real rent and the amount you pay to subsidize the rent of employees who live in more expensive areas. VERY DISHONEST. When I interviewed for the job, the employee who interviewed me implied that I wouldn't get the job unless I agreed to stay in their overpriced apartment. Additionally, they have ridiculous company policies. For example, you are not allowed to ride a bicycle to work. Why? Because one previous teacher got in a traffic accident. Management's solution? NO BICYCLES FOR ANYONE. God forbid an employee should ever get food poisoning from sushi! Want another example? You are not allowed to have ANYONE enter your apartment without Westgate's express permission. Why? Because one previous teacher was accused of rape. Management's solution? NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN YOUR APARTMENT. As you can see, Westgate's conflict resolution leaves something to be desired....