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Cacille · Joined: 05 Oct 2011

Noted for future reference: Robbie_davies is an unhelpful non-reading ass. I'm not sure he read anything from the OP's original post or second post at all. The OP has valid concerns and much more than "just peeling wallpaper and a bit of mold".

As someone who WORKED IN THAT INDUSTRY, I can tell the difference between what someone says is "ripped off wallpaper" and "minor peeling". Apparently robbie cannot.

Also, I can tell the difference between what someone says is "hazardous black mold" and " a bit of mold".
Especially when he says the past teacher got SICK because of it. That isn't "a bit of mold". Once again, I am questioning if robbie can read.

OP - see about getting yourself some bleach. You should be able to find it because it does look something like a Chlorox bleach bottle, just smaller. The label is the same look, but not the same name. However, there is a small hint about the contents on the bottle itself if I remember.
Get some of that and see about finding a small empty spray bottle of some sort. Do a 50/50 mixture, spray your walls and wipe the mold with some sort of cheap cloth that you can throw away. Then, spray the walls again and let dry. It will be a strong smell, but if you want hope of killing the mold, just air out the house for a while after that and you should be fine. I wouldn't even recommend washing the walls afterwards, really.
Repeat this every few months or as the need arises, assuming you end up having to live there. If you have to, I'd recommend just tearing off all the wallpaper and spraying everything.

Also, not sure if people know this, but paint is available in Korea- I personally have a few paint stores in my town. I recommend people pick up a container, a cheap roller and frame, a cheap brush, and doing a little paint job, two coats recommended. It's really easy. Sure, it'll be a bit of trouble to get approval and such, but if you want to, you can get it done yourself and have less trouble with moldy wallpaper.

ewlandon · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Location: teacher

WadRUG'naDoo · Joined: 15 Jun 2010 Location: Shanghai

I say that if the OP wants to leave because they haven't done anything about the mold, then all the power to her! Ooh, let's go through all the proper channels. File a complaint w/ so-and-so and whatever to make my boss do something about it when I don't care to keep the job. Yes, that wouldn't be a waste of time.

OP: "Please get rid of the mold." Nothing happens, so...
OP: "C ya, hagwon! (I'm not going to give you notice because you'll cheat me out of a lot of money.)"

What's to argue?

augustine · Joined: 08 Sep 2012 Location: México

PatrickGHBusan · Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:07 am Post subject:

OP: you should leave this job.

robbie_davies · Joined: 16 Jun 2013

Snowkr · Joined: 03 Jun 2005

Hi OP

I've been where you are. Fortunately, I had a great boss at my hogwan who dealt with the problem quickly and effectively when I put my foot down.

Black mold in your apartment is unacceptable. Don't put up with it. You're wise to have left yourself with a back-up plan. It sounds like it may be time to fall back on it. As far as I'm concerned, anyone who moves to Korea (or any other country for that matter) to teach without a plan B and the resources to get themselves out is a fool that I do not pity.

I'm glad you don't fall into that category. All the best to you... I hope things work out.