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[ds_fan]

my kindy hagwon is taking the piss, i have to create resources for basically everything, to cut the story short......

the owner of the franchise is here today swanning around, i want to have a civil but firm word with her and say that i need resources, as im pulling them out of my ass and its pissing me off, its in my contract the the use of suplimentary resources is encouraged but they must be checked beforehand- i.e they must provide the shit


is this a good idea, bare in mind she will defend herself and not take on a word i say, it could be a suicide attempt, or should i just voice my disgust in her ways of working anyway

worth it, yay or nay?

[kiwiana]

You don't want to be making resources for the rest of your time there, do you?

I suggest that you ask to speak with the boss and approach the topic politely. Explain that you are happy making supplementary resources only. Say that it is important to have a relevant and set curriculum in place to maximize the children's learning.

If they argue say that you are a competent teacher but not a competent publisher.

I've had friends expected to create entire curricula from the ground up, it's bullshit.

Good luck

[Bigfeet]

I'd do it if they give me a nice raise.

[ds_fan]

further to this, iv just been told its 5.30pm, im due to leave at 6pm...

that i have to stay until 9pm as there is a parents evening...


im ready to crack skulls

[ds_fan]

ok, this place are taking the piss, iv been told i need to go to seoul for some teacher training day on sat 12th july. i nearly lost it and ended up raising my voice to my director. i need advice as to how i can say no to this one. Its on a saturday and i work mon-fri. bare in mind i live in gwangju, so that means 4 hours there, 4 hours back, 6 hours spent there. leave early sat morning, back late sat night- weekend over.

my contract goes....
The workday of the Employee starts on Monday and ends on Friday, 120 hours per month. Daily teaching hours are 6 hours per day. However working hours is flexible in accordance with the institution�s schedule and in this case both parties must mutually agree.

The Employee must attend staff meetings and workshops, which are not held during working hours however this will not be considered as working overtime.


its the workday starting on a monday and finishing on a friday which i want to use against them on this one. I dont want to give up my weekend, im doing enough for these cheeky bastards.

[kiwiana]

Forget the contract, Korean labor law supersedes it. I have spoken in depth about this fact with a Korean lawyer about this. See Labor Laws of Korea, Vocational Training Promotion Act, Act No. 6455, Chapter 5, Article 20/21 (page 697 in 2004 edition):

Vocational training is considered work whereby the employer must provide appropriate wages. This will probably mean overtime from the time you arrive at work till the time you get back after the training.

Don't let them pull the wool over your eyes... Throw the book at them.

[ds_fan]

fair enough, wont be easy to explain that one to people who dont really speak english, its just that my contract says the workday starts on a monday nd ends on a friday, iv had enough of their crap and need to flex my muscle bit, with a new popular hagwon opening accross the road in spetember they need to watch their moves with me as im not impressed by their actions at the mo

[kiwiana]

If they argue and try to force you to go then mention the Korean Ministry of Labor by name.

If that doesn't scare them off ring the labor department up at work and have the officer speak directly to your manager/boss regarding remuneration of vocational training.

Then watch them do an about face.

[ds_fan]

[spliff]

Excuse me but your contract reads:

[ds_fan]

[poet13]

I would ask for another day off in lieu of Saturday. See what they say. I don't know how much you like this place, or how long you have left on your contract, but if you don't like it, or are leaving soon, I wouldn't bother going.

[moosehead]