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poet13 · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:11 pm Post subject:

Dude...or dudette. The way you talk, you sound like a very reasonable, compromising person. For your strength of character, you have been used as a doormat. I'm sure some clown will come on here and tell you to grow a sack and stuff like that, but I say, don't change. We need people like you. (prepare your hankerchief) As ESL teachers here, we are all 'ambassadors' from the country of Foreigner. Korean's perceptions and attitude toward us stems in part from how we act and react toward them. Yes, there are a lot of dishonest, sleazy, low minded Koreans. But you know what, it's the same in any country I have ever lived in, including my own. Yes, you should absolutely call the labor board. You have rights, and if you approach the Labor board in a diplomatic, respectful manner, I am confident that you they will be receptive and helpful. No, they can't FORCE your employer to follow the law, but apparently their suggestions to the employer are often followed. Keep looking for another job, and like the other poster said, try for a public school gig. I haven't worked there yet, but from everything I have heard, there is a lot less grief involved.

dmbfan · Joined: 09 Mar 2006

Nope, I think I have screwed myself her. I know what happend was not the best way to end things..........but as I said, we had a pretty big "talk" before I left. I made the mistake of saying "This place seems like some "Cultish Christian School". So................of course, I had felt like that for awhile, and considering what was happening, it kind of just blurped out.

I did recieve a letter of release. supposedly. It is all in Korea, so I don't know for sure. However, public schools always want a letter of recommendation, and I don't think I'll get it from ******* English Academy in Shindo-shi. Despite, I gave extra time to the kids during my break with e-tutoring, kick ass evaluations, building up ESL recourses (not just books lying around).

DMBFAN

poet13 · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject:

dmfn

So what. You said something dumb. Ok....really dumb. lol... That doesn't mean your employer can break the law. I don't know what your contract says, but mine basically says I can only get fired if I break the law, don't show up for X days without excuse, or am unable to fulfil the terms of the contract. I still say talk to the labor board. It can't hurt to at least talk to them. And be honest, don't sugar coat your side. It's easy enough to see through. Good luck.