Horrible Management - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso APAX English

1,0
31 lug 2018
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Decent pay for low hours Pre-prepared lessons

Svantaggi

Poor Communication between management and teachers, and between Vietnamese and expat sides of the business Shallow, exploitative, profit-first approach to education Chaotic and disorganised management Constantly changing rules and lesson structure, with little to no warning about changes Pre-prepared smartboard lessons were boring, repetitive and occasionally contained mistakes No teaching assistants in the classroom except for kindergarten classes Management responded in a passive-aggressive way to any complaints from teachers Barely any holiday time Had to find cover for lessons yourself when ill I could go on and on

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Risposta di APAX English
7y
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you've had such a negative experience working with us. When teachers leave the company, we always make time to hear your concerns and work to improve all aspects of the business on this basis. The feedback we receive is very encouraging, with some fair and constructive feedback about how we could improve. In fact, this is one of the reasons that we are constantly working with the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of parents, students, and teachers alike. The general reactions from teachers to the most recent changes have been overwhelmingly positive, so we were surprised to hear some of the things mentioned here. Probation and subsequent dismissal in particular follow a very specific standard and are taken when a teacher persistently fails in his or her duties in line with the contract s/he signed, repeated reminders, and formal warnings. It is not something taken lightly. APAX enjoys continual growth across the country, so we know that the implemented changes are working for Vietnamese parents and students alike. The ability to successfully cater to the educational demands of our customers is something we're very glad to be able to do, without resting on our laurels. APAX is pleased to be able to offer paid holiday throughout the term of the teacher's contract, in line with Vietnamese national holidays, to celebrate in the host country with respect and gratitude on their days and periods of pride. Teachers who get involved in the culture here, for example by learning the Vietnamese language, thrive immensely and take something away from their time in Vietnam while giving back to the community. We are delighted to hear about the many connections forged between foreign teachers and Vietnamese staff, with the latter often inviting the former to dine at their homes; an exceptional experience to be treasured. By overcoming cultural challenges and working well with Vietnamese staff on a daily basis within the centres are these positive bonds created. The ability to flow with the tide of business and successfully adapt to changes with an open-minded mindset serves one well in any professional capacity, and not just APAX, or in the ESL industry. With that in mind, we always ask candidates whether they believe they would be a good fit for the company, the industry, and the country itself. We listen to and work with candidates on the basis of their answers. As such, it's crucial that anyone considering working with us take the time to look within themselves to establish if they could work well here.

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4,0
11 gen 2021
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

This is a great place to work for any person new to teaching. For those that have experience or are eager to gain more skills, there are a lot of opportunities for advancement. While Apax is not perfect, everyone continuously tries to make it a better place to work and improve themselves. There is a big focus on feedback and growth. As long as you stay open, you will gain a lot.

Svantaggi

I don't see this as a con, however, coming into this company, it's important to keep in mind that you will need to stay flexible. This was tough for me in the beginning. However I am incredibly grateful to have gained this from my experience with Apax.

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Risposta di APAX English
5y
Thanks for your feedback - we very much appreciate the positive vibes at such a chaotic and demoralising time for all! Let's hope we can get back to being the biggest and boldest English education company in Vietnam in 2021 once this pandemic fades a bit.
2,0
18 giu 2021
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

No lesson prep. They have some shady connections with the government that allow them to get people in the country.

Svantaggi

They are months late on pay, the staff is generally incompetent on every level and lie constantly. You too most likely will contribute to that culture of inefficiency, as they will give you zero support and let you rot unaided. This means you'll have a hard time smiling while singing the "Hello Song."

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Risposta di APAX English
5y
Thank you for your feedback. To date (June 2021), there is no outstanding pay for teachers from 2020 or the first quarter of 2021. Almost all of April's salary payments have been paid out, and a portion of May is to be made imminently. If a staff member suffers hardship of any kind, s/he is strongly recommended to make contact with her/his manager immediately.
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