Compare Interac vs AEON Corporation of Japan

Pros

Met passionate and amazing ALTs from surrounding areas. My schools (not the company) allowed me to leave early so I could go to my second job as an after-school English teacher at a different company.

Cons

You are contracted to be paid for 29.5 hours a week, however you are required to stay at the schools from 8-4 pm. If you leave before 4 pm, you will be subjected to disciplinary action if your school... reports you to the company about your early leave of absence. Low salary and a lot of zero communication from management about special assignments for summer term. Management will throw you under the bus to save their reputation with the schools and board of education. Management performs teaching evaluations in two ways: 1) individual evaluation from the company’s head teacher in your region who comes to watch your lesson and 2) a group evaluation from all of the teachers in your city who come watch your lesson. These are a waste of time and only serve as a sales gimmick for the board of education.

Pros

Aeon is a well-structured place to work especially if you are new to Japan. They will take care of everything for you whether or not you get hired from overseas. They provide you with subsidized... housing, transportation fee and proper training. They pay you on time and give you an annual pay raise plus bonus when you leave if you complete at least 6 months with them. Every person's experience may differ based on the school, you are placed at. Mine was very professional and friendly and I had great students as well. They encourage you to make friends with the students and would organize a lot of parties before COVID.

Cons

For me it was the working hours from 12:00- 21:00. I just couldn't do it anymore after reaching my 40's.