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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: Together forever |
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Based on some of the recent nightmare stories about working at public schools, do you feel it is wise to stay at the same school, forever?
Until I reach the highest payscale with GEPIK, I feel this may be my approach.  |
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xCustomx
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Together forever |
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| fromtheuk wrote: |
Based on some of the recent nightmare stories about working at public schools, do you feel it is wise to stay at the same school, forever?
Until I reach the highest payscale with GEPIK, I feel this may be my approach. |
Forever? I know you're lazy, but don't you have any ambition? |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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My pay will go up from 2.1 to 2.3 for the next contract. For the following contract it may go up to 2.5, based on a poster's understanding of the new GEPIK contract.
So, for as long as there are improvements in each contract, I'd like to stay put. My current work conditions, with the new co-teacher are a real improvement.
I have no paperwork/lesson plans to prepare. Last year, I had to do something for every lesson. I call that ambitious (my aim to do as little as possible, while I receive more benefits). |
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michaelambling
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Paradise
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| fromtheuk wrote: |
My pay will go up from 2.1 to 2.3 for the next contract. For the following contract it may go up to 2.5, based on a poster's understanding of the new GEPIK contract.
So, for as long as there are improvements in each contract, I'd like to stay put. My current work conditions, with the new co-teacher are a real improvement.
I have no paperwork/lesson plans to prepare. Last year, I had to do something for every lesson. I call that ambitious (my aim to do as little as possible, while I receive more benefits). |
Then work for a university. |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| The problem with uni is they seem to offer less pay and unimpressive housing. |
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crosbystillsstash
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Wow..your happy to Maybe get 2.5 million won after what?.... 3 years?
With the way the won is, sallaries are a joke. Move on, push for more.
What's up with the co teacher....? |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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GEPIK has a pay scale, I can't push for more than that.
My new co-teacher is good, she asks me to do nothing but teach. I like it like that.
I'm not 100% sure, but I feel the exchange rate will improve eventually. |
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michaelambling
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Paradise
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| fromtheuk wrote: |
| The problem with uni is they seem to offer less pay and unimpressive housing. |
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crosbystillsstash
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| fromtheuk wrote: |
GEPIK has a pay scale, I can't push for more than that.
My new co-teacher is good, she asks me to do nothing but teach. I like it like that.
I'm not 100% sure, but I feel the exchange rate will improve eventually. |
Get out of the public system. Go to a private scchool. |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I would never work at a hagwan. Some private school jobs sound okay, but I prefer public schools. I like to be a government employee. It feels more secure. |
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crosbystillsstash
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Not hakwons. Private elem./middle/high schools. |
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afsjesse
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Kickin' it in 'Kato town.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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While most intro university jobs do pay less and offer little to no housing, they make up for it by giving more vacation (1-3 months) and mostly a 4 day work schedule.
Pay your dues for a year or two there than get a better one with your experience. That's my plan. |
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Draz
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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| afsjesse wrote: |
While most intro university jobs do pay less and offer little to no housing, they make up for it by giving more vacation (1-3 months) and mostly a 4 day work schedule.
Pay your dues for a year or two there than get a better one with your experience. That's my plan. |
I thought you were planning on leaving after your current contract ends. |
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refikaM
Joined: 06 May 2006
Location: Gangwondo
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: forever |
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| You may not have the choice of staying at your school "forever"... Many EPIK teachers are getting transferred after 2 years at the same school.. (think I posted this before not long ago)... |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| GEPIK has no rule of that kind, right now. |
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