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kylemcgee
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 Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject: Any jobs available in Muscat now? |
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Hello -
I came to work at a small college in Barka. Unfortunately, things have not worked out at all, but luckily I have not signed a contract. Is anyone aware of jobs that are available in Muscat or the near surrounding areas?
I'd appreciate the help -
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eslbear
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Have you been issued a visa or resident card? If so, the lack of contract is a problem for the employer but really, more of a problem for you as you can't get another job without transferring the visa, contract or not. And if you have been working, even without a contract, it can be assumed that you have agreed to terms of employment, otherwise, you wouldn't be working.
Could be tricky....... |
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veiledsentiments
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Could be a problem even if they have merely "applied" for the work visa. Your passport numbers would be tied up and not eligible for another employer. (I know of people who ran into this problem in the past few years)
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kylemcgee
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| Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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| eslbear wrote: |
Have you been issued a visa or resident card? If so, the lack of contract is a problem for the employer but really, more of a problem for you as you can't get another job without transferring the visa, contract or not. And if you have been working, even without a contract, it can be assumed that you have agreed to terms of employment, otherwise, you wouldn't be working.
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They are in the process of getting me a resident card. They already gave me a work visa. I agreed to the original terms, but the school portrayed itself as a totally different place. The teachers work 21 hours, but are contracted for 18. They are responsible for student registration believe it or not. Mainly it is the systems (or lack thereof) that are the problem.
They made me head of department and lessened my hours and gave me a little money. However, the job is crazy with the lack of organization and they don't want to change. We are fighting for photocopies. It's not their money, it's the lack or forethought that has made it a problem.
I am unclear of what to do. Part of me wants to stay and help fix it and the other part of me just wants to teach the promised hours in decent conditions. I have worked in a variety of schools in India, Asia, and Africa, but this is the biggest mess I've encountered. 
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veiledsentiments
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| kylemcgee wrote: |
They are in the process of getting me a resident card. They already gave me a work visa. I agreed to the original terms, but the school portrayed itself as a totally different place. The teachers work 21 hours, but are contracted for 18. They are responsible for student registration believe it or not. Mainly it is the systems (or lack thereof) that are the problem.
They made me head of department and lessened my hours and gave me a little money. However, the job is crazy with the lack of organization and they don't want to change. We are fighting for photocopies. It's not their money, it's the lack or forethought that has made it a problem.
I am unclear of what to do. Part of me wants to stay and help fix it and the other part of me just wants to teach the promised hours in decent conditions. I have worked in a variety of schools in India, Asia, and Africa, but this is the biggest mess I've encountered.
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Well... that means that you can't change to another employer unless they let you... and they really have no reason to help you out.
They sound like most start-ups in the Gulf... you might want to just go ahead and stick out the year. But, the key will be choosing your battles carefully - mostly for your own sanity. Expect to make only incremental changes and just try to protect/help your teachers as best you can... and give the students as much of what they paid for as you can. (assuming that you have tuition paying students)
Ah yes... the photocopy battles... at one very new university way back when, we had one machine... and one year, we ran through our academic year paper budget by the middle of first semester. After rifling all desks and using the backs to finish out that semester, for the second we all ended up buying our own supply. It was very educational. 
I found I could tolerate a certain amount of this type of disorganization for a year or so... as long as it was just incompetence and inexperience without malice. After all, you're there and it is only 7 or 8 months to go... and you can easily attend TESOL Arabia to look for something for next year.
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kylemcgee
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[quote="veiledsentiments"]
| kylemcgee wrote: |
They are in the process of getting me a resident card. They already gave me a work visa. I agreed to the original terms, but the school portrayed itself as a totally different place. The teachers work 21 hours, but are contracted for 18. They are responsible for student registration believe it or not. Mainly it is the systems (or lack thereof) that are the problem.
They made me head of department and lessened my hours and gave me a little money. However, the job is crazy with the lack of organization and they don't want to change. We are fighting for photocopies. It's not their money, it's the lack or forethought that has made it a problem.
I am unclear of what to do. Part of me wants to stay and help fix it and the other part of me just wants to teach the promised hours in decent conditions. I have worked in a variety of schools in India, Asia, and Africa, but this is the biggest mess I've encountered.
Thoughts? |
Well... that means that you can't change to another employer unless they let you... and they really have no reason to help you out.
They sound like most start-ups in the Gulf... you might want to just go ahead and stick out the year. But, the key will be choosing your battles carefully - mostly for your own sanity. Expect to make only incremental changes and just try to protect/help your teachers as best you can... and give the students as much of what they paid for as you can. (assuming that you have tuition paying students)
Ah yes... the photocopy battles... at one very new university way back when, we had one machine... and one year, we ran through our academic year paper budget by the middle of first semester. After rifling all desks and using the backs to finish out that semester, for the second we all ended up buying our own supply. It was very educational.
I found I could tolerate a certain amount of this type of disorganization for a year or so... as long as it was just incompetence and inexperience without malice. After all, you're there and it is only 7 or 8 months to go... and you can easily attend TESOL Arabia to look for something for next year.
VS[/quote
I tend to agree with you. I'm trying to make some changes.. but it's been quite a mess so far.. don't even know the names of the students in my classes because i have no list.
I have been talking to another school though.. Do you know what the ramifications are of leaving a contract early? Where is TESOL Arabia?
Thanks!
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veiledsentiments
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If they purchased (or applied for) a one or two year work visa, that restricts you in Oman - if they do not agree to release you - but not if you went to... say the Emirates.
Google up TESOLArabia - the Gulf English teaching organization. They have a conference every spring... usually March... with a decent job fair. You can get all the info from their website.
VS
...you can fix the quote in your message above if you go in and add the last bracket to [/quote] |
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eslbear
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I'd stick it out. Avoid any mess with the visa which can be sticky and add to your cv. Sure, it will be hard but take it one day at a time, fix the small things, work on the big ones, talk to the teachers weekly, if not daily so they are in the picture.
The admin mess you refer to is now yours! so the class lists, for example, is something you need to fix, today.......
Good luck !
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