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matthews_world
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2003 4:45 am Post subject: When to Ask for a Raise |
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I've been here for 4 months and will approach the boss about a raise in a month or so, maybe sooner if the dollar continues to slide because of the markets and war. My school likes me, I like them and I've been putting in a couple hours a week overtime each week. The main reason I would ask is because of the weakening of the dollar and the fact that it may speed up the process of the school looking for a new teacher which we need.
Anybody have any input on the etiquette of when a new teacher should first go asking for more money.
Any help is appreciated.
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Rand Al Thor
Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Location: Locked in an epic struggle
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2003 4:48 am Post subject: |
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get your resume ready first. It's possible but highly unlike that you will get a raise. Maybe a senior teacher, but a new teacher with less than half a contract under his belt. Good luck |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:36 am Post subject: |
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Also, I wouldn't say that it's a good idea to base your pay here off of another country's money. The monthly wage for a worker here in Korea is still good, and that's what really matters in the short term.
Long term, well, you need to have a larger sum of money to really worry about that. |
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masty
Joined: 26 Feb 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2003 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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I just got a 200000 Won per month raise after working in my hagwon for 5 months. I gave them my resignation and told them about the falling currency and better offers. I think a lot of directors are having trouble finding teachers and don't want the hassle. It's worth a try, just be ready to take off and find a new job when you ask. |
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