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fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

I just came back from the hospital, I told my co-teacher I've found another school.

She cites the contract, I need to give 60 days notice before deciding to leave.

She phoned Wenise who will phone my recruiter and get back to my co-teacher. Wenise also said it is impossible to move schools because of the 60 days notice, she also said if I did change schools I may be blacklisted.

I'm kind of amused. I may have to stay for another year.

What do you think the conclusion will be? (It seems obvious) Laughing

Chicoloco · Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Location: In the ring.

DongtanTony · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Bundang

Totally confused here.....

How does a trip to the hospital....and you finding a new job...relate to one another??

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fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

I did a health check today, the one I'll need for when I visit immigration.

My recruiter told me as long as I tell my school I'll leave, 30 days before the end of my contract (May 13th), I can leave, because legally it's ok.

But according to GEPIK it's 'impossible' for me to leave without giving 60 days notice.

I await Wenise' call to my co-teacher with interest.

DongtanTony · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Bundang

"Legally" yes.

If your contract states 60 days...you would technically be in breach of your contract.

The acceptable/legal minimum is 30 days...if your contract states otherwise...you're in breach.

That 30/45/60 days works both ways. If you're employer tried to can you...with two weeks notice...you'd have some legal footing to fight it. The same goes for a 60 notice. If they gave you 55...you'd have legal footing.

Sorry...I disagree with your 30 day notice...especially if you signed a contract stating 60 days.

DongtanTony · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Bundang

By the way...your recruiter told you it was OK????

What does your recruiter have to do with your employment...or your contract???

Zip...zero...zilch.

What does your contract say??? That's what matters.

midian3x · Joined: 18 Sep 2006

Op- why do you need to give any kind of notice- I thought you were at the end of your contract.

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

My recruiter advised me to not renew with my school, but to extend it by one month e.g. up to June 13th, so I could then transfer to another school.

I'm saying no to that. What would me and my wife do for a month and more importantly where would we live.

Oh well, either way I kind of win. At least I'll get 3 weeks off in July if I stay.

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

Well, there is a clause in the contract which states if you decide to stay or go after the contract expires, you need to tell them 60 days before the contract ends, rubbish isn't it?!!

crusher_of_heads · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

fromthuk, you are rubbish.

Now buy some dental floss.

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

cruisemonkey · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

Tom - I signed a little form recently expressing a desire to renew my contract but I haven't signed a new contract yet.

So who would I approach to get this sorted?

R. S. Refugee · Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Location: Shangra La, ROK

LostinKSpace · Joined: 17 Feb 2008

Your contract is up May 13th, and if you haven't signed a new one then you can do what you like. Even if you signed something which says that you desired to stay on with your school, it doesn't mean that you have to.

Tell your school that you will complete the remainder of your contract and move on, that is all you are obliged to do.