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laogaiguk · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Location: somewhere in Korea

Hey all.

I am starting a part time job soon. I finalized the contract with the other school. Let me go over how I got this part time job.

My principal came to me and asked if I wanted more work. I said sure, so he told me that another school without a foriegn teacher was looking for one part time. The vice principal then did all the contact stuff, negotiated my salary (they started at 15000 Shocked

but he got it up for me) and have contacted immigration and will do all the paperwork for me. I have done nothing except say "yes, I would like to do it". They then drove me to the school to meet the other vice principal and get everything done. That alone is great.

BUT!!!!!! They also moved all my classes from one of my days and cancelled two classes this term so I could do it. I will be working part time when I would have had to be at school anyways.

Anyways, I don't think enough people post good things, and there are some cynics who will blast this post, but don't worry about them. My school is good to me in so many ways.

I_Am_Wrong · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: whatever

laogaiguk · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Location: somewhere in Korea

rawiri · Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Location: Lovely day for a fire drill.

Thats a cool story, another example of why the public school system can be a pretty good gig.

i had a similar experience over the summer break, my school hooked up extra classes for me which worked out to be 600 000 on top of my salary in my pocket.

laogaiguk · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Location: somewhere in Korea

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

That's wonderful to hear about. It seems your school really values having an experienced and dedicated teacher and hopefully you'll both be able to help each other for a long time to come.

My victory this week was somewhat smaller: I got my evening writing course up and running at my high school; I have 13 wonderful, bright students; and it looks like they'll be an absolute pleasure to teach.

otopo · Joined: 31 Aug 2006

<I completely agree. I know there are more stories like ours, but no one ever posts the good ones. Still, it helps show people Korea isn't a complete hell hole.>

I have been reading the boards for a few months, but recently joined. I would like to also put in a positive two cents!

So far it is interesting to read how cynical we Westerners can be in a new place. But I have come into a beautiful school and contract. I think the language and culture barrier makes us all a bit paranoid, but ultimately if you take the time to really change yourself it is amazing how receptive everyone is.

I am working at a private high school and have a lot of freedom in my teaching and respect from my co-workers and students. I am getting paid well and have excellent living accommodations. Everyone tries hard to please me and help me. None of my questions or needs go unanswered!

I think maybe your happiness in Korea is as much your responsibility as the schools. Granted there is a real problem with some schools...however, there also seems to be a real problem with many of the teachers too?

I_Am_Wrong · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: whatever

laogaiguk · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Location: somewhere in Korea

I_Am_Wrong · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: whatever

hehe...it's just more fun to be an ass sometimes, and as far as asses go, I'm pretty lightweight.
nothing personal.