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saudibound2013



Joined: 09 Aug 2013
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:37 am    Post subject: QEHC Reply with quote
Hi there,

I was offered a contract to work as an ESL instructor for PNU but I am wondering about the 6 day work week stipulated in the contract? Do teachers really work 6 days a week?
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dominogeronimo



Joined: 09 May 2013
Posts: 18
Location: KSA
PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:12 pm    Post subject: What? Six day work week.... Reply with quote
Definitely not! Are they paying OT? Sounds fishy and like something to avoid.
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nomad soul



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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Location: The real world
PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:20 pm    Post subject: Re: QEHC Reply with quote
saudibound2013 wrote:
I was offered a contract to work as an ESL instructor for PNU but I am wondering about the 6 day work week stipulated in the contract? Do teachers really work 6 days a week?

See "Private sector to end 48-hour work week" (http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=102948). What exactly does the contract state in regard to a 6-day work week?
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plumpy nut



Joined: 12 Mar 2011
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My contract stipulated a 6 day work week with overtime, but I have yet to see anybody working any overtime yet. Especially at a University I doubt if you will work six days ever. I just can't see any students coming in on the weekend. Once you are here you will understand where I am coming from. A language school possibly if you raise your hand and volunteer on a blue moon, a university no.
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the princess bride



Joined: 27 Aug 2013
Posts: 28
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:04 pm    Post subject: QEHC - more info Reply with quote
Hi there,
I have also been offered a contract with these guys for PNU, can anyone talk about their experience with them?
Thanks!
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myohmy



Joined: 31 Jul 2013
Posts: 119
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is the first year PNU has contracted with QEHC (or rather, they had no presence at PNU last year so I am making an assumption here). You will not work 6 days at PNU. It simply isn't done!
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Abu Wanas



Joined: 17 Aug 2013
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If PNU is anything like KSU, you may be required to work the occasional Saturday during exam times. Apart from that, you will be working a 5 day week.
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myohmy



Joined: 31 Jul 2013
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 5:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Perhaps the lead teachers work an occasional 6 day week at PNU, but I have never heard of a regular teacher doing so, and believe me, word gets around!
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CANDLES



Joined: 01 Nov 2011
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Location: Wandering aimlessly.....
PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a miracle the students turn up for exams, never mind on their day off! Rolling Eyes
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plumpy nut



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