Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jone1116]

I just received my contract from the job I'm interested in. It all seems pretty great, 2.3 million won, 15 days paid vacation in addition to all holidays and winter/summer break, housing, flight, etc. But there's nothing on there about health insurance and the tax is at 3.3% Is that normal? Please advise if you know anything about this! Thanks so much.

[kprrok]

Health insurance and pension are mandatory. That means that it doesn't matter if it's in your contract, the school has to provide it. The 3.3% tax is high, but unless you worry about having a couple extra 10ks per month, don't worry and just get it back at the end via your tax refund.

[Murakano]

if you're not getting health insurance then you're not going to be getting any pension payments either.

You can't have 1 without the other.

3.3% is the independant contractor tax rate.

[I-am-me]

I assume they are not getting you a visa or sponsoring you as an E-2? Are you an independent contractor? I'd like to know more about how to be one.

[Sincinnatislink]

Plan on hassles.

I've worked at a hagwon under this arrangement. Got an 11th month firing, requested that they set my books straight repeatedly . . . finally settled out-of-court.

You can do better.
Go to a bigger chain hagwon with a decent rep or the public schools.

[macattack123]

I didn't think you could claim back tax???? Im from the UK, does that matter?

How wrong is this:

My school is taxing me 3.8%, i don't pay pension but they take medical. HA HA scammers!!!!!!! What will happen if they get caught? Will they get caught? I'd probably get a slap for it too....

Why aren't there really strict laws against this stuff? Crazy town.

I can't get a pension refund anyway but what's this tax business?

[youtuber]

Let me guess....CDI?

Dude, you need health insurance. Tell them to go to hell.

[Murakano]

[macattack123]

Huh thats good to know.

I really wish i had probably gone through my contract when i signed. There was NO mention of pension (ha not intended there) when i signed and i only realized after. Everyone is correct, it's mandatory to give you pension and medical and 3.3% is high but soooo many school seem to make this their rate. Why, i haven't a clue?

My situation is weird tho. Can i just ask others thoughts? So if my boss isnt doing anything with pension but i still pay medical, will i be covered for 50% medical or is the bugger pocketing it? Probably the latter....

If someone catches him at it, what would happen to me? Could i just smile and plead ignorance?

[World Traveler]

How do hagwons get away with registering E-2 workers as 'independent contractors' instead of employees. Could someone explain this to me?

[ontheway]

[I-am-me]