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Maximum Leisure Time (Full-Time)?

 
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Almond_Lover



Joined: 11 Oct 2012
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:35 pm    Post subject: Maximum Leisure Time (Full-Time)? Reply with quote

What types of teaching jobs/companies/schools give foreign teachers the most (paid) free time (nat'l holidays, vacations, personal days, etc.)?

I am asking because I am slaving for a 'Crap-o-la, Inc.' right now but I do have a TESL and I am looking to get a better job once my contract expires.

Thanks!
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OneJoelFifty



Joined: 06 Oct 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you'll find it hard to beat ALT work for holidays. Generally at least a month off in summer, two weeks at Christmas, and over a week for Easter. Plus all public holidays.

Not all of the school break times will be paid, it varies from company to company. Some go as low as 50% of pay for August, for example.
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I'm not mistaken, most ALT dispatch agencies do not offer paid time off. At best you would get partial salary during that time.

I would look more for the quality of the job instead of the amount of free time, but that's just me. I would certainly not bring up vacation time during any interview!
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TWG



Joined: 25 Oct 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glenski wrote:

I would look more for the quality of the job instead of the amount of free time, but that's just me.


But that's one of those things you don't know until you're in the environment though. I've lost count of the number of jobs I had that looked good on paper.

OP: As mentioned above public schools and universities give you the most leisure time in ESL.
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