Very nice working atmosphere - English Teacher Freecom Employee Review

One of the main reasons I joined Freecom is that I saw potential in the company and wanted to be part of it. During the interview I was told that this is more than a teaching position and that I could grow a lot with the company. This was exactly the case. Since I joined, they have opened three new branches, increased the number of contracts significantly and given me a good position with a very good wage rise. The management is great to work with and really understanding. They have helped me so much since arriving and I really appreciate the opportunity they have given me.

The biggest con is having the odd mistake in recruitment. We can suddenly have a coworker who is in the country for a holiday rather than work. This makes it stressful for the rest of the team who are looking to build a career. It has gotten a lot better, probably since the managerial reform and the set up of the HR division. The other con is flexibility. As the company is growing at such a fast rate, changes are regularly happening. This isn't ideal for those who like a rigid schedule. Things are getting much better now that the number of staff has increased. I think it has doubled since I joined.

- Teamwork. Freecom has an excellent training and support network. Colleagues are always on hand to offer their advice, so teachers never need to wrestle with a problem by themselves. - Students. Hailing from a fascinating variety of backgrounds, it is a pleasure to get to know them and to help them progress towards achieving their language goals. - Opportunity. As well as teaching regular conversation classes, instructors have the chance to gain experience teaching at different companies and academic institutions, and to take on more managerial roles within the company. - Ambition. This is a growing company with exciting new projects always on the horizon. It's been a privilege to be part of the journey so far.

- Incorporating online lessons in 2020 has been a major transitional challenge. Despite providing students with a valuable alternative learning opportunity, technical glitches in these early stages have been frequent. This will hopefully be resolved as the platform becomes more established. - In the current circumstances, certain branches have been unable to employ full time Japanese staff. This is something that students miss, but unfortunately can't be helped.