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My university winter break program starts BEFORE Christmas Shocked

(December 22.) and lasts 7 weeks. It is also mandatory for all native teachers. From what I have seen "if I understood it correctly" there are tons of classes offered from 7:30 AM until late at night. Shocked

Does anyone else have a similar situation Question

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If we had such a thing as maturnity leave, I think I would do my best to lay an egg right about now. Laughing

coolsage · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:53 pm Post subject:

A similar situation at my uni. Winter classes for the English Dept, and I have no problem with that, but the attached Language Institute has its own schedule, which doesn't coincide with the departmental one, and eats into my vacation time. And one is 'volunteered' to do those classes. Whatever became of the mythical university program with three or four months off? Does anyone actually have that kind of deal?

TECO · Joined: 20 Jan 2003

It would seem, from reading the university job postings here at Dave's, that the universities require their Native English teachers to teach either a) children or b) Korean teachers during the Summer vacation and/or Winter vacation.

I understand also that if it is NOT written into your contract you are best to "volunteer" for these classes as you probably won't have your contract renewed if you don't.

A rip, eh?

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

A university providing the best for students and teachers.
Question

How about this winter teaching opportunity?
Six teachers enjoy a comfortable stay in one suite
(3 rooms per suite, 3 desks, 1 bathroom)
45 hours per week.
12,000 won per hour
Enjoy working on Saturday until 3 PM
Teach elementary through middle school students
(maybe some high school students)

weatherman · Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Location: Korea

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

lawyertood · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:51 am Post subject:

Some of us are fortunate enough to have 20 weeks of actual paid vacation to go along with holidays, festival week, etc....

They do exist but may some day become extinct.

I hope not.

Mr. Pink · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China

Medic · Joined: 11 Mar 2003

A lot of universities are trying to prop their finances up with extra classes during the vacations. Enrollments are dropping, so other sources of income are needed. If the university is organized then there goes your long vacations. If the staff are a little slow, and not interested in the extra work to organize for the extra money, then your lucky.