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[mysteriousdeltarays]

I did the on-line alumni association thing and it seemed to make them both amused and happy.

I mean bam there you are in the facebook that isn't Facebook.

It took what a minute to dispel whatever doubts they had.

I wouldn't think too much trouble.

But then again Canadian universities often have lockers, bells and glazed cinder blocks for the walls.

And for that matter people asking for hallway passes.

[hari seldon]

[cbclark4]

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
-Albert Einstein

[Mr. BlackCat]

A lot of this really boils down to 2 prevailing traits in Korea.

1) Ineptitude to do the simplest thing (i.e. keeping easily accessable copies)

2) Power and control

For Korean managers, it's like a wet dream demading silly things from their employees and watching them sqirm and do them. It's like multiple orgasms to do it to a lowly foreigner. I just try to remember how pathetic my boss' life must be while I quietly and calmly let her know that I'm not jumping through hoops for her deranged power trip and utter lack of skills in the smallest details of business. You lost the papers, or didn't plan ahead enough? Let me be frank. That's your problem, not mine. Thank you! Have a nice day! Korea Bravo Your Life!

[idonojacs]

I refuse, too.

[TheChickenLover]

I once had an employer request sealed transcripts from me during the middle of my contract. I asked who would pay for them & he replied that I would. I came back stating that it was inappropriate to request additional documentation in the middle of a contract once all the terms had been fulfilled at the time of signing. I flatly refused.

I did however say that if they required them for a contract renewal, I would be happy to provide the needed documentation at that time.

I did not budge on that position & that's what ended up happening. I provided the documentation, but was offered a 2 year contract for another English department and took it. They called me for a week literally begging me to reconsider (yeah..like I really would).

Stand your ground on this issue. If you provided all the needed documentation at the time you signed the contract & all parties are happy, the ONLY time you'll need to provide additional documenation shoudl be during your contract renewal period.

Chicken

[agentX]

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2884423

[poet13]

"No prospective teacher should object to providing proof of educational credentials...ONCE!

A criminal record check? Yes, it should be submitted...ONCE! "

Proof of degree....yes, ONCE.

CRC....every year.

It is possible for a person to commit a crime in their country during the year, but the diploma is yours forever.

[spliff]

[poet13]

I agree, but this past summer, someone I personally know got busted for DUI and resisting arrest while taking their two weeks at home.

[soju pizza]

MODS! Make this a sticky!

[Young FRANKenstein]

[garykasparov]

[Ilsanman]

IN what court? It would have to be an American court, and if they know what's good for them, they'll tell Ddong-gook to go *beep* themselves.

Hopefully, Starbucks will bribe the judge and let Korea know what it's like to get fucked over in a foreign court.

[Atavistic]