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xCustomx · Joined: 06 Jan 2006

I've told my school that I want to continue working with them through the first semester of next year. My contract will finish at the end of next February, but they want a teacher who can commit to the entire school year. I've told them that I will only sign on for the first semester, and if they aren't willing to accomodate that then I'll move on. I figure I have four choices:
1) Try to find a public school that will let me teach for one semester
2) Work in a hagwon (which I DON'T want to do)
3) Get a tourist visa and teach privates (obviously the money would be better, but I don't wanna risk it)
4) Find another public school and sign for a year, but quit after the first semester

My school's by no means perfect, and they have not been very easy to negotiate with, but I would like to continue working with them, as well as the same students. Anyone have any advice?

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

I'd ask again. The schools in my area have extended contracts by one semester with no problem.

ilovebdt

xCustomx · Joined: 06 Jan 2006

I've asked them at least 3 times already but they claim that it will create too much paperwork for the school administration since the school would only use 1/2 of the money that GEPIK would provide. They must think they can get a teacher quite easily.

bosintang · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:29 am Post subject:

I suspect it has to do with funding and penalties the school will have to pay if they receive funding for a year for you, but can't find a replacement when you leave. It might be better for them to not have a foreign teacher at all. Funny, the way these things are.

xCustomx · Joined: 06 Jan 2006

I don't get it. Yesterday the principal kept asking me to stay for another year, but since I can only commit for 6 months then I'm not needed. I'll continue to wait and be on the lookout for other jobs

jellobean · Joined: 14 Mar 2006

If you don't plan to stay in Korea after the six months..... Sign for another year.... Have a family emergency at the six month mark.... It might look a little suspicious since you already stated you only wanted a six month contract, but it should work.... Especially if you "miraculously" hand them a replacement when you leave (ie find a replacement on the low down)... Of course that only works if you have a decent school someone else would want to work at....

crusher_of_heads · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject:

I am hoping that my school does not change my contract to one semester when I show up with my mohawk do.