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SOOHWA101



Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:16 pm    Post subject: How much money do I owe you? Reply with quote

Now I understand the last paycheck being a big one and all, but am I to believe that payroll is really clueless on how much money they owe me. Is this a tactic banking heavily on my inability to count beans. No pun intended.

What an akward position to have to remind your employer how large your deposit should be. And why the hell do I feel like "I" am doing something wrong?
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nolegirl



Joined: 17 Apr 2008

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!

Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out
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wylies99



Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:39 am    Post subject: Re: How much money do I owe you? Reply with quote

SOOHWA101 wrote:
Now I understand the last paycheck being a big one and all, but am I to believe that payroll is really clueless on how much money they owe me. Is this a tactic banking heavily on my inability to count beans. No pun intended.

What an akward position to have to remind your employer how large your deposit should be. And why the hell do I feel like "I" am doing something wrong?


Keep an eye on how much they actually pay you every month. Also, keep a close track of any OT.
They're testing you to see if you'll let things slide by. Many don't check on these things and get cheated.
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sojourner1



Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

OP, that bouncing cat dude jammin out is right. It sure disappointed and pisses me off to be tested to see what they can get past me. I went through the exact same situation and feelings as you when teaching in a hagwon. Being shorted on pay was a regular monthly occurrence. Just be direct and concise with the director in that you expect what was promised and is owed to you or you will be looking to work some place else. In the end, I got respect, was told the truth and I got all my money owed. It was a bitter year for me and waste of part of my lifetime to teach for this stupid hagwon.
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garykasparov



Joined: 27 May 2007

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nolegirl wrote:
You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!

Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out


OP,

nolegirl is looking for friends. Buy her dinner (SHE EATS ALOT), drinks, and see where it goes from there.

garykasparov
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Pyongshin Sangja



Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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OP, that bouncing cat dude jammin out is right.


That bouncing cat is an insult to old Korean people. Native speakers must behave exactly like Koreans!
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wylies99



Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OP, if you want to test this then ask for MORE money than you are actually owed. All of a sudden, they'll remember exactly how much they owe you. Wink
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zpeanut



Joined: 12 Mar 2008
Location: Pohang, Korea

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

garykasparov wrote:
nolegirl wrote:
You did do something wrong, you moved to Korea thinking employers actually follow the contracts, duh!!!

Actually kidding, that sucks, hope it works out


OP,

nolegirl is looking for friends. Buy her dinner (SHE EATS ALOT), drinks, and see where it goes from there.

garykasparov


how random.

i just wonder, is there anything wrong with eating a lot? I love eating.. man.. if i had my way... dammit.

lol...
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SOOHWA101



Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung

PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got cheated!! I knew it would happen.
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Cracker006



Joined: 11 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Per the off topic post... I'm guessing it didn't end in bed, else he wouldn't be complaining! And what's wrong with eating a lot? Some of my korean friends eat so much I swear they must be putting it in their leg or something!!!
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rumdiary



Joined: 05 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wylies99 wrote:
OP, if you want to test this then ask for MORE money than you are actually owed. All of a sudden, they'll remember exactly how much they owe you. Wink
You said it. I've heard this from so many people and when I started my old job I was warned this would happen when I left. They are hoping you forget about the deposit on your cable box, overtime, apartment deposit etc. New teachers keep careful records!
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