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[twg]

To make a fairly typical story short-

How can I spin "The thousand pinpricks of petty office politics, nit-picky management style, and K-logic is irritating the hell out of me" into something the boss will understand when I give notice?

[Carlyles Ghost]

Take this job and shove it.

[renzobenzo1]

I think I reach my breaking day every day.....

Then the new day arrives and I'm back into it

[Yu_Bum_suk]

Narrow it down to one to three things that annoy you the most that the boss could change, and make it very clear those are the reasons why you're leaving.

[nobbyken]

I just remember that, back home there were many days I hated going to work and dreaded getting up!

Most people would love to get a new job in another country.
Chances are, after the honeymoon period it would be just like their old job.
Same stuff happens, only the faces change.

How you deal with the stuff is what matters.

Sure, in Scotland there were many obnoxious, "this is the best place in the world" people and those which treated foreigners like 2nd class citizens. Most people in their own country are oblivious to such people, and just ignore their silly actions as matter of daily routine.

Because you are in an alien environment, these things are big issues now. Back home, you wouldn't bat an eyelid.

Just some thoughts I had, which help me be enthusiastic through a day.

[icicle]

I think one question I would ask you ... in working out what to say to your boss ... is whether you have made up your mind that leaving is the best thing for you to do ... or if you want to try to work things out before you make that decision ...

If you know leaving is best for you ... for whatever reason ... then what you may want to consider is what is a reason that your boss will accept (ie a good non-threatening/face-saving to him reason) without potentially making the rest of your time too difficult ... giving the logical / full reasons correct and true though they are may not be the best answer to give ... This could also make it easier for you to do the "here is my notice" in a non-emotional way and make it easier on you ... I think considering the possible impact of different approaches on you ... is probably the best way to approach a decision about what to say ...

Icicle

[Julius]

Most jobs in korea have the same problems of management and egos.

if you quit you'd probably be better off heading to a new country.

[Ya-ta Boy]

twg, you're one of the saner posters here, so I'm guessing things are grim. Obviously, you have decided not to use:

[twg]

[soju pizza]

I don't think they'd really care either way. Just lie to them and say something that will garner you a good reference.

[PRagic]

You could tell him that you just aren't cut out to make it overseas in a culture so far removed from your own. That, however, would result in you having an even more difficult time getting out.

As one poster suggested, the easiest and cleanest way to get out of your contract is simply to lie, and make it a good one. Give proper notice (a month should do it), and play the part. The key is to not make the boss lose face. If that happens, you are screwed.

Another option is to just stick it out. Are you getting paid on time? Is your abode livable? Then just deal with the rest. Remember the axiom: They pretend to care about education, the students pretend to learn, and I pretend to teach. Let the rest just roll off your shoulders. It's a hakwon job, and they all pretty much blow. There is no need for you to get involved in 'office politics' or the like, particularly where management is concerned. In fact, it will be confusing and/or insulting to them if you try.

Good luck.

[Dome Vans]

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[Dome Vans]

[twg]

Women are like emotional quicksand.