Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Avoiding the "Us vs. them" mentality in the workpl
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Barking Mad Lord Snapcase



Joined: 04 Nov 2003

PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Homer wrote:
As far as the korean female co-worker and "siding with the boss" did you consider the fact that they might do that sometimes because many of us wae-guks are only there for a year and look for short term fixes and or benefits and do not think long term at all.

In such a case why side with the temp.?


And how is this going to give the ostracised wae-guk the incentive to change his mind and stay the extra year? Even if the staff are friendly, there are still foreigners who have long term goals to tend to back in their home countries. Who could blame them?

Yes, it is a vicious cycle. However, planning to stay for a year is only a neutral attitude. Ostracising the temp is a negative attitude. Guess who's in the wrong?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Homer
Guest




PostPosted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I won't guess man because you allready decided who was wrong....

The staying for a year is not the point. Its the attitute some take towards the job that could, read c-o-u-l-d explain the reluctance of the Korean co-workers to side with the foreign teachers in certain situations.

If the foreign teacher is truly trying to make changes that will be beneficial to the entire staff in the mid to long term then he or she will most likely get support.
If on the other hand the foreign teacher is simply looking for a quick fix that will only benefit good ole number 1 then why oh why would any korean co-worker side with him or her when this could have negatice consequences for them in the long term?
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
Page 3 of 3

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International