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Grotto
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 Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Sorry Homer but!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Main Entry: land��lord
Pronunciation: -"lord
Function: noun
1 : the owner of property (as land, houses, or apartments) that is leased or rented to another
2 : the master of an inn or lodging house : INNKEEPER
Since we do not pay rent the term landlord doesnt really apply. It really doesnt matter whether or not the school owns the apartment or not. WE dont pay rent so We are not tenants???  it would be interesting to find out whether WE classify as tenants or guests of the school!
As for this break bullcrap! Unless they are paying you for that time it is yours to do with as you like! If you have a 2 hour break and spend it at the school doing prep and sitting around like a good little doggy then thats your problem  IF you go out and have a nice lunch, do some shopping, catch some Z's then 
Unless it is clearly stated in your contract that you will be on site for 8 hours then you dont have to. Dont let your hogwan dictator define vague contract wording...stand up and fight for your rights! Maybe it will teach them to have clear wording in their next contract and so eliminate any future hassle! |
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IwalkAlone
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:26 am Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| If you worked at most companies back home, you would be expected to be on the premises during work hours. |
Best way to argue is to stick to your points....
I think I know what country I reside in. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:22 am Post subject: |
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| IwalkAlone wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| If you worked at most companies back home, you would be expected to be on the premises during work hours. |
Best way to argue is to stick to your points....
I think I know what country I reside in. |
The key words here are"Work hours" Not LUNCH HOUR which is what you are arguing. The OP posted that he already HAD a lunch hour, but he wanted an extra hour break for his own personal use. That would be WORK HOURS. Read Mr. StAxX SOuL's last post.
And I disagree. The best way to argue is to make sure you know what you are talking about |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:25 am Post subject: |
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| So if you worked back home you would be expected to be on the premises during work hours (excluding lunch hour). While some people may be the exception, this is expected for most people. You just can't up and leave to go shopping for example. |
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IwalkAlone
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:49 am Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| So if you worked back home you would be expected to be on the premises during work hours (excluding lunch hour). While some people may be the exception, this is expected for most people. You just can't up and leave to go shopping for example. |
Lunch breaks, hour breaks, whatever you want to call "rest" periods, are all paid for and within your working hours. However, they are not "working" hours. Most E-2 workers are paid the same rate every month. Employers don't deduct for breaks. You can conclude that I don't know what I'm talking about. That's your best way to argue so I'll let it be. For the other's reading this post, understand that many jobs back home do not keep you on the premises for your breaks. Most employers require you to arrive back to your shift before your break is over. If it's a 10 minute break, then obviously there is no time to go anywhere.
Enough of this kinder bickering. Everyone can't be right and I'm done trying to prove what I already have experienced. It's your life OP, and an hour a day is worth taking back for yourself. Only you know if you're infringing on your ability to teach. |
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