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hochhasd
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 Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Do you really want to know? |
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| maruss wrote: |
Although there are always exceptions to the rule in most countries,Russia is run on the principle that almost everyone is screwing over everyone else,particularly when it comes to earning money!The way most people deal with it is to always have it in mind and look after their own interests first,knowing that nobody else will!Although it sounds awful(which it is from an ethical and social viewpoint) people there are accustomed to it,just like the weather and other daily hassles they endure.
Expect anything and you won't go far wrong-this also applies to employers who break contracts because they know that especially being a foreigner,it is most unlikely you will do anything about it.(although Eve Lopez was a brave exception last year by taking BKC to court and she won her case!)But if YOU break your contract then your firm will use it as an excuse to fire you-then again they may even ignore it,depending on what you've done and mostly on how much having you there suits them! |
I guess the difference between Russia and Korea is that the hogwons have to deal with the labor boards. They are wise to them and what the hogwons try to do to the teachers. |
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wiganer
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| VladJR87 wrote: |
25 teaching hours? What kind of preparation work is required for that?
Sounds like a breeze  . |
Everything looks easy from the safety of America? 
Russians are the most 'on the ball' students I have ever taught. Momma raised no fools over there! |
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maruss
Joined: 18 Mar 2003
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Location: Cyprus
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:44 am Post subject: I'll second that! |
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| Never be fooled into thinking that Russians are stupid,just because they may not say much.....in many ways they are some of the shrewdest people I ever met!To survive over there you have to be and keeping your mouth shut about other peoples business-and their problems-is another rule they follow! |
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