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[irwinpryce]

Hi,
Im new to Korea, and teaching in a kindergarden hagwon. I am aware that contracts meen jack here, and directors generally dont stick to them. So far I have enjoyed the school and the staff have been very friendly, though all Korean so their english isnt great. I was out drinking last night with a party of english speakers at some social do, my korean recruiter who seems to act as a mediator came along too. She said to me that the director had mentioned to her that they dont have enough classes for me at the school, and that they would like me to work 1 of the days at another kindergarden, though they dont know where it will be, it is in another town and I would have to get the bus. She said its not in my contract and I dont have to, though it would help them if I said yes.

I said I wasnt sure and would think about it. I spoke with other english teachers who gave mixed opinion, many saying its normal and to just do it and see how it goes.

I dont want to say no and have the director messing me around as she might get angry about it.

If I say yes, the school could be miles away, id have to get up earlier and it could be a bad idea, iv heard nasty reports of this on the forum.

Can anyone offer me some opinions and advice?

Thanks

[spliff]

If you don't get paid any more for doing it, don't.

[Unposter]

Alot depends on what you value.

If they don't have enough classes for you, your hakwon may not make enough money or loose money and your job might disapear or they may pay you late or not at all. Certainly not your fault. And, you may eventually get your money but if they really do go under, there might not be any money to get.

On the other hand, going to another city might be a great big hassle. Furthermore, you may find out later that your Director is making alot of money by you going there, and you may not see any of it. Transparency is not big here.

The whole thing could be a test. Your director maybe trying to figure out how far he or she can push you. If you give in now, he or she might keep asking for more.

I would say the whole thing is a big red flag that things are not quite right at your school. Whatever you decide, it could be just the beginning.

Minimumly, you might want some kind of incentive in exchange for the lost time traveling.

Good luck!

[bassexpander]

Well, first of all, if it's not approved and written on the back of your ARC (assuming you're not an F-visa holder) then it's illegal no matter what they say. You are only allowed to work in 1 location, unless additional locations are approved. You'd be opening yourself up to fines, possible deportation, and likely flight fees after an exit order (as I had to endure once).

Also, they'd better pay you well, and account for travel pay and time.

Personally, I'd say no.

[Lekker]

Ask them for a car. Tell them you won't do it without a car.

[ttompatz]

[PGF]

Under NO circumstance should you do this- not because it's illegal, but because it's you getting ripped off.

how many hours are you teaching at your haggy?
last year I worked as little as 20/week and I was always paid i.e., the hag was making money


BTW, PT kindy jobs in my neighborhood pay 50K/hour (not that many people are knocking the door down to get at them).

[Dome Vans]

Irwinpryce,

If it's anything like your last thread, these people have no idea what they're doing. You're the first teacher and you need to set them straight on what's what. If they can't fill your hours then tough s*it, they pay you the salary that is in your contract, but extra work like this is illegal and you need to put your foot down.

What I find strange is that my ARC has no indication of who my employer is. It has my address, the validity dates etc but on the back it has nothing. I'm sure the back is only used if another address is added, not the first one. Any clarification of this?

Did you post up the contract for this place on the contract posting thread?

[PGF]

[CentralCali]

[Motto]

It's fairly straight forward to get your ARC card updated need to go to immigration with boss and maybe your degree and they'll write the new location on the back. cost is about 50,000 won, but not your concern.

I work 3 locations my hagwon and 2 public schools.
what i suggest doing is roughly calculating your worth, as in how many children a day times what your hagwon charges mines 90,000 won. if it comes in at more than your salary you can better judge the situation.

seams like you have the choice so ask for distance/time and importantly class size , do the maths again so mine = 30 times 30,000 won for afterschool then name your price. mines 50,000 Won per class
hope that helps

[Dome Vans]

[CentralCali]

[Flash Ipanema]

[CentralCali]