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redlightorchestra · Joined: 16 Jan 2006

My partner and I teach at the same school. We will be completing our contract in less than three months. We want to take the right precautions and complete our contract on good terms. When we finish our contract we will return home for a brief vacation. After which we will return to Korea and begin a new contract at a new school.
When should we notify the school of our intentions?
Do we need a letter or release or job completion?
Our contract states 60 days notice by either party if we want to break the contract? Does 60 days apply when giving notice?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Very Happy

jay-shi · Joined: 09 May 2004 Location: On tour

You will have completed your contract. You do not need a letter of release. You do not have to give any kind of notice.

More than likely if your school likes you they will propose you renew your contract with them, if they are smart they will do this sooner rather than later.

If you are set on going to work elsewhere, I suggest you do not mention any new jobs in Korea and make it look as you are returning home. Of course this all depends on the type of relationship you have with your school.

regicide · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Location: United States

redlightorchestra · Joined: 16 Jan 2006

why?

what could they do?

We have a good relationship with them, but want to move on to a better paying school. Or else get a kinder school!

regicide · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Location: United States

faster · Joined: 03 Sep 2006

That's good advice; take it.

There are loyalty dynamics here that are confusing even for those of us who have been here a while. If, for example, you want to come work for a competitor, tell your boss you're going home, and don't tell her you're coming back. Just come back and do it, and if you meet, be warm and civil, like meeting an old acquaintance.

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

You can get a general letter of reference- just to "Whom it may concern."

jlb · Joined: 18 Sep 2003

If you're finished a contract, you're finished a contract. You don't need any release letters or anything. If your school is smart, they'll ask you soon if you're planning to renew.

If you don't want to renew at the same school, just ask for a reference letter (with dates for proof employment), tell them you're going home and leave it at that. If you tell them you're coming back and working at a different place, they may not be too happy about that.