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Question: How to get a signed copy of hogwan contract

 
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depth



Joined: 01 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:43 pm    Post subject: Question: How to get a signed copy of hogwan contract Reply with quote

hi all,

if any of the forum experts could please advise,

what is the most effective way to get hold of a signed copy of the contract (signed by the director of the hogwan)?

my first hogwan job last year, it took me 9 months to get a hold of the signed contract. I even went to the immigration office who refused to provide a copy.

my contract had obligations that the director was not wanting to honor and this caused me undue stress.

This time, i want a signed contract copy ON DAY 1...for my own protection, that i can take to the labor board in a worst case scenario situation.

i don't want a repeat of this bad experience

thanks for any answers
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TheUrbanMyth



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Question: How to get a signed copy of hogwan contract Reply with quote

depth wrote:
hi all,

if any of the forum experts could please advise,

what is the most effective way to get hold of a signed copy of the contract (signed by the director of the hogwan)?

Smile


In my experience ( 9 years and counting) I have found the most effective way to get a copy of the contract is to ask for it.
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depth



Joined: 01 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

agreed. you would think that would solve the problem, but in my case it didn't.

guess i'm looking for more effective strategies without damaging relations with the director.
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TheUrbanMyth



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

depth wrote:
agreed. you would think that would solve the problem, but in my case it didn't.

guess i'm looking for more effective strategies without damaging relations with the director.



I wouldn't worry about damaging relations with the director.

If you are a bad teacher and he kicks you out for losing him students...that will cause damaged relations anyway.

If you are a good teacher, (you bring in or keep students) and you don't re-sign on with him for a second year, he will be angry and that will cause damaged relations regardless.

In other words it doesn't matter what you do to avoid ruptured relations... might as well get the contract out of it.
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depth



Joined: 01 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok. thanks

who is supposed to provide the signed contract - the recruiter or the school?
who should i be asking?

thanks
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Juregen



Joined: 30 May 2006

PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Question: How to get a signed copy of hogwan contract Reply with quote

depth wrote:
hi all,

if any of the forum experts could please advise,

what is the most effective way to get hold of a signed copy of the contract (signed by the director of the hogwan)?

my first hogwan job last year, it took me 9 months to get a hold of the signed contract. I even went to the immigration office who refused to provide a copy.

my contract had obligations that the director was not wanting to honor and this caused me undue stress.

This time, i want a signed contract copy ON DAY 1...for my own protection, that i can take to the labor board in a worst case scenario situation.

i don't want a repeat of this bad experience

thanks for any answers
Smile


If your boss doesn't want to give it, call immigration and ask for a copy.
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lifeinkorea



Joined: 24 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't he want a copy of your passport and diploma? When he gives a copy of the contract, then you give the stuff he wants.
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