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SOOHWA101
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung
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 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: How much money do I owe you? |
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Now I understand the last paycheck being a big one and all, but am I to believe that payroll is really clueless on how much money they owe me. Is this a tactic banking heavily on my inability to count beans. No pun intended.
What an akward position to have to remind your employer how large your deposit should be. And why the hell do I feel like "I" am doing something wrong? |
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nolegirl
Joined: 17 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!
Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:39 am Post subject: Re: How much money do I owe you? |
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| SOOHWA101 wrote: |
Now I understand the last paycheck being a big one and all, but am I to believe that payroll is really clueless on how much money they owe me. Is this a tactic banking heavily on my inability to count beans. No pun intended.
What an akward position to have to remind your employer how large your deposit should be. And why the hell do I feel like "I" am doing something wrong? |
Keep an eye on how much they actually pay you every month. Also, keep a close track of any OT.
They're testing you to see if you'll let things slide by. Many don't check on these things and get cheated. |
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sojourner1
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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| OP, that bouncing cat dude jammin out is right. It sure disappointed and pisses me off to be tested to see what they can get past me. I went through the exact same situation and feelings as you when teaching in a hagwon. Being shorted on pay was a regular monthly occurrence. Just be direct and concise with the director in that you expect what was promised and is owed to you or you will be looking to work some place else. In the end, I got respect, was told the truth and I got all my money owed. It was a bitter year for me and waste of part of my lifetime to teach for this stupid hagwon. |
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garykasparov
Joined: 27 May 2007
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| nolegirl wrote: |
You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!
Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out |
OP,
nolegirl is looking for friends. Buy her dinner (SHE EATS ALOT), drinks, and see where it goes from there.
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Pyongshin Sangja
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: |
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| OP, that bouncing cat dude jammin out is right. |
That bouncing cat is an insult to old Korean people. Native speakers must behave exactly like Koreans! |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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OP, if you want to test this then ask for MORE money than you are actually owed. All of a sudden, they'll remember exactly how much they owe you.  |
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zpeanut
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
Location: Pohang, Korea
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| garykasparov wrote: |
| nolegirl wrote: |
You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!
Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out |
OP,
nolegirl is looking for friends. Buy her dinner (SHE EATS ALOT), drinks, and see where it goes from there.
garykasparov |
how random.
i just wonder, is there anything wrong with eating a lot? I love eating.. man.. if i had my way... dammit.
lol... |
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SOOHWA101
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Got cheated!! I knew it would happen. |
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Cracker006
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:30 am Post subject: |
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| Per the off topic post... I'm guessing it didn't end in bed, else he wouldn't be complaining! And what's wrong with eating a lot? Some of my korean friends eat so much I swear they must be putting it in their leg or something!!! |
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rumdiary
Joined: 05 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:14 am Post subject: |
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| wylies99 wrote: |
| OP, if you want to test this then ask for MORE money than you are actually owed. All of a sudden, they'll remember exactly how much they owe you. |
You said it. I've heard this from so many people and when I started my old job I was warned this would happen when I left. They are hoping you forget about the deposit on your cable box, overtime, apartment deposit etc. New teachers keep careful records! |
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SOOHWA101
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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There was an intitial "mix-up," but it all got sorted out. What a stressful situation, especially when you are talking about thousands of dollars.
Still don't know how much was intentional or just mistake, but the fact that I actually had to go back and point out the error should be a disgrace to any company. |
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marlow
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| Land of being nickel and dimed. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
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| Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| OP, that's NOT an "honest" question from your boss. It's a loaded question. Expect more of the same throughout the contracted period. |
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polonius
Joined: 05 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:00 am Post subject: |
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| SOOHWA101 wrote: |
There was an intitial "mix-up," but it all got sorted out. What a stressful situation, especially when you are talking about thousands of dollars.
Still don't know how much was intentional or just mistake, but the fact that I actually had to go back and point out the error should be a disgrace to any company. |
I don't know your whole situation, but if you have any trust for your employer, give him the benefit of the doubt that it was an honest mistake. I am responsible for preparing payroll for my teachers, and I have made the occasional mistake, which has been rectified at the earliest possible chance. Also, my accountant has made the odd mistake here and there, and again they were fixed asap. He has over 100 staff members that he prepares payroll for.
This month, when there was a lot of overtime for my teachers, I made sure to ask each teacher if my tally was correct. Then once submitted, I checked the accountant's numbers on the pay stubs provided. I caught a mistake before pay was made.
I guess I am trying to say that sometimes mistakes do happen. When I make the mistake, I own up to it immediately. |
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