Korean Job Discussion Forums

[sulperman]

Why aren't I working there yet?!?!

I just looked at their website- new message saying anybody who went abroad for vacation gets a week of paid "home quarantine" when they get back.

Sounds great. Have fun!

[yfb]

Some people aren't so lucky, they have to duke it out with their school over whether this "home leave" should take vacation days or sick days, when the correct answer is neither.

[romano812]

Has SMOE actually stated it is paid time off. GEPIK is still saying it is "Not Paid".

[egrog1717]

Official notice on the ETIS website:

Hello Teachers,

If you are traveling outside of Korea for break, You will be quarantined at home for a week before you can go back to school. Please try to stay home and give yourself time to see if you have symptoms of any illness/sickness.

If you do feel sick, please rush to the nearest hosptial for treatment.

During this week, we advise you to stay home and try to avoid being in crowded areas. You will not be deducted vacation days nor will this count as sick leave. During this quarantine week, you will not be deducted from your pay. No makeup is required. (Only from normal work. 22 Hrs per week. Special clases that has to be made up will be determined by your school)

We send out offical documents to all the public school in the Seoul area.



Thank you,

Jon Pak
Program Coordinator

[Bibbitybop]

Stay at home my ass, that would be Jejudo or Busan time for me.

[DeLaRed]

[lifeinkorea]

What if you feel sick and you didn't travel?

[deadhead09]

my buddy works for SMOE and got his official "quarantine" week of paid vacation. good times. wish i could get the same offer.