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hooded28 · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Guangzhou

Hey,

I signed a contract for one year, but i am thinking of calling it a day after the first semester. When do I inform my school, will they punish me, and how do I obtain another visa (business, student, etc) so that i can stay in the same city?

Hope you can help me out here.

Arno

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

Another opportunist, or what?
What makes you believe we all have the same rights and duties? My contract clearly stipulates a penalty if I "call it a day" without valid reasons. Not yours?
Furthermore, it also spells out how many months ahead I must serve them notice of my intention to quit. My airfare would then be prorated if they find my excuse to be valid.

hooded28 · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Guangzhou

I figured it would have some consequences. Anyone who can tell me a little more about what i can do?

Thank you,

Arno

Spiderman Too · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:54 pm Post subject:

Arno

It ENTIRELY depends on the wording of your contract.

My last contract had a clause which said that the school or I could give 30 days notice of cancellation of the contract - no questions asked. If I cancelled - no airfare. If they cancelled - airfare would be payable.

My current contract also has a clause which states that I can cancel with 30 days notice PLUS I must pay a 4,000 RMB penalty AND forfeit airfare. If the university cancels they must pay me 4,000 RMB plus airfare.

So, what does your contract say?