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[fj007]

just wanted to know what should be included in a standard letter of notice to give to a hagwon director. ex. just state that this is to officially give you my 60 notice (contract says 60 days, but i heard korean law says 30 days? who is right?)...or should the letter give reason(s) as to why you are choosing to quit/resign?

also, should any problems be expected in getting a release letter from the school?

any ideas on what the current visa laws are for canadians who want to stay in korea and just get their new school to get them a visa w/out having to go back home?

[seaottertail]

I'm joining in on this discussion as my questions are the same. If anyone answers, can you include visa req's for an American who doesn't want to leave country? thanks....

[Cerriowen]

It should be simple... Don't try to shame them. One sentence.

Dear (school)

I would like to submit my notice of resignation as of (date).

(name)
(signature)

I'd also STRONGLY suggest you go and talk to them humbly, flattery helps, tell them why you are so sorry you can't stay anymore. Try to find something good about it, and why you'd wish you could stay, but can't. Or if it's really horrible, then try to be humble and non attacking.

Then... try your best to get them to sign your letter, to show that they got it.

[cbclark4]

The 30 days is a legal minimum you can give 60 or 90 or any other number larger than 30 and be legal. If the contract states 60 then you should abide by the sixty to hold the moral high ground also it helps build character to keep yourself to an agreement that you made.

You can put the flattery right in the resignation notice.

I have had a wonderful time, all good things come to an end.

It's time for me to return home I've been gone too long.

I will miss this wonderful Country, this school, my co-workers and the lovely students.

YadaYada.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

Regardless of how nicely you word it you can expect them to be very offended, upset, and nervous.

Here's what I wrote:


This is my written notice that I wish to leave my position as English Instructor at ________________ in one month. In exactly thirty (30) days, by 17 June, 2005, I will no longer be working for this institution. I appreciate that this institution has usually paid my salary on time and that management has been reasonably polite. However, I will not work at an institute where children are allowed openly to disrespect and defy teachers. I expect to receive my letter of release within the next 30 days or legal action will be taken. I hope that we can part on good terms. Best
wishes in finding a replacement.

Sincerely,


My letter of release came after making good on a threat to start calling parents with my Korean friend. Wongjongnim called me shebal-geseki, tried to find my future employer, tried to make moving out troublesome (it ended up being more trouble for him since he was left cleaning the apartment I didn't have time to), and was left with absolutely no doubt as to why he lost a teacher he had initially very much liked to a real school. He also didn't mess around when it came to paying me my deposit back, as he knew from me getting my LOR that I could *beep* him over way worse than he could me.

[fj007]

thanx 4 the info u guys...

anyone know abt the new visa laws for canadians, and how one can get a new job without leaving korea? like the new school can just transfer your visa? etc.