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toro · Joined: 11 Mar 2007

I am a little disturbed by the Idea of sitting around for a month and a half from end of July to September doing nothing. I have been told by my public school that I only get a week of vacation and the school wants me around for summer break even though there will be no students.

I am going to push for three weeks..at least, seems ridiculous to just stick around for face time. any experiences with modifying vacation time or strategies would be helpful.[/b]

Bukowski · Joined: 29 Nov 2006

Before the hypocrites get a chance to respond...

A contract is a contract. There are those that complain when an employer doesn't follow the contract, but in the same breath state that they want to bend the contract to their benefit.

It goes both ways. If you want them to be flexible, you need to be flexible as well.

Good luck.

AC

toro · Joined: 11 Mar 2007

Yeah, good point...I still want to know who has the final say when it comes to vacation..does the principal have the authority to say.."cool, if you want a couple weeks then take it" or is it the board of education. well.. can't hurt to push the issue a little..all they can say is no.

thanks for the feedback

xtchr · Joined: 23 Nov 2004

At my last job I was given the 7 days as per the contract, and my strategies for trying to get more were a combination of the following; discussing, asking, cajoling, begging, pleading, whining, nagging, and then finally, not renewing my contract. I had bent over backwards for them, fulfilled every part of my contract and taken no sickdays or anything, and there was NO leeway on their part at all. So I moved to another province where I knew I'd get a better deal.
Good luck.

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

I would ask really nicely. My school has given me two extra (under the table) vacatio nweeks so far this year.
Another tactic might be to offer to teach a free English class during summer vacation. If you have to be there, you mgiht as well haev something to do. This might also earn you brownie points that you could cash in for vacation during winter vacation.

hubba bubba · Joined: 24 Oct 2006

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

toro · Joined: 11 Mar 2007

Thanks for all the positive feedback, I will put it to good use..I plan on bribing..sweet talking and begging.In that order. .Will post the results of my efforts later in the summer. I do appreciate the feedback.

Peace all

lowpo · Joined: 01 Mar 2007

mrsquirrel · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

If you live in the boonies like me you get another 5 bonus days as well

oxfordstu · Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Location: Bangkok

Yeah that's the thing --- you can't leave Korea. Just hang out in your apartment or travel within Korea. That's what I'll probably end up doing.

riley · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Location: where creditors can find me

Another thing is to at least see if you can leave early or something.

Worst happens, hope for air conditioning and spend your time planning your lessons, making printouts and flashcards, etc. Basically, find the color printer and make yourself happy. Just hope that you have air conditioning.

toro · Joined: 11 Mar 2007

I have yet to give a full court press on the issue, but.. sort of torturous having this kind of Idle time during summer break and so close to so many cool spots. Cambodia is looking sooo nice.

Thanks

mrsquirrel · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

I don't understand why there are so many complaint about a contract which people read and signed.