Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Badmojo]

This is a hypothetical situation, for the time being.

I have to give 60 days notice if I want to quit my job. Let's say I have a new job that starts June 24th. I want to work at my present school for the next two months, then change.

So I give them my written 60 day notice, that goes something like this:


"I am informing you of my intention to leave XXXXX Academy, June 22, 2004.

I resign my teaching position, effective that day.

Consider this signed document your 60-day written notice, as is stipulated in our contract, Part 7, Section B."


So lets say the school finds a new teacher after only two weeks. Can they say - "Sorry Badmojo, you're gone. This new teacher can start now, you're leaving, so go."

Or does the school have to wait until the date I have specified (June 22nd) to start someone new?

Can I have my cake and eat it too?

[kangnamdragon]

Is there information in your contract about how much notice they need to give you before firing you?

[Badmojo]

[kangnamdragon]

From what you say, it sounds like they won't be able to replace you until you leave in 60 days. Just break the news to your boss gently. It is hard to tell how a hagwon owner will react to such news.

[sadsac]

Under the current labour law, you only have to give 30 days notice, as does the employer. Might be something to be mindful of. Helping to find a replacement teacher will go a long way in helping you maintain a good working relationship with your director.

[Badmojo]

[dutchman]

Korean cake sucks.

Seriously, you will need a letter of release from your current hagwon in order to work at the other hagwon. Even though you can quit, if you still want to work in Korea you are still at their mercy. You will need to do some compromising. Them finding a teacher early is probably your best case scenario. So long as you get your letter of release, work with them and be flexible with the end date.

[Badmojo]

[sadsac]

Contracts do not supercede labour law requirements.