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Been There, Taught That · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: Jobs that don't do Christmas

I'd really like to find a place where Christmas and Halloween, etc are not celebrated. Is that impossible, even in public schools, or does someone know somewhere?

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Good luck! A few years ago I visited a Muslim preschool on Christmas day (in Morocco to escape Christmas foolishness.) Santa came to visit!

sojourner1 · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject:

Oh, lets see, you don't have to go to far. McDonalds anywhere in the world except countries under US embargo sanctions. Penetentiary infirmary where my sister is a nurse who works every Christmas. Farming in 3rd world countries. Buddhist monk. Prostitute. OK, I believe that's enough...LOL

Serious, teaching in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Indonesia might land you a gig that knows no Halloween and Christmas.

jvalmer · Joined: 06 Jun 2003

Taxi drivers, bus drivers, policemen, small business owners... tons of jobs that don't do x-mas.

bundangbabo · Joined: 01 Jun 2008

I worked most of my new years eve's. I would have christmas off and go in on new years eve night. Most places give you a choice. Its no big deal - I have worked Christmas night and new year and my birthday.

Ukon · Joined: 29 Jan 2008

esetters21 · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Seoul

My public system school is semi private and Buddhist. They don't do Christmas or Halloween. There you go.

red_devil · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Location: Korea

My old Hagwon makes the teachers work on Halloween and Christmas.

teachergirltoo · Joined: 28 Oct 2006

I teach high school. We do not do any classes connected to religious celebrations in order to have a neutral, comfortable atmosphere in the classroom for all students of all faiths. Never had a problem.

JFuller317 · Joined: 10 Oct 2008

Who the hell are you, Ebenezer Scrooge?

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

Christmas is a red day in Korea. If you're working, you better be getting paper.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

A non-Christian country, of course! Try China!!

John_ESL_White · Joined: 12 Nov 2008

The first hagwon I wolrked at did NOTHING for the holidays.

I loved it. I dread X-mas and any other crappy holiday.

This year, I've opted out of the X-mas celebration and I avoided Halloween BS like the plaugue.

Especially avoid Halloween. If you're not careful, they may want you to dress like a clown and act like an idiot for a day.

Best to avoid it. When you interview, before you sign, make it known that you will not celebrate these holidays with your school.

Provence · Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Location: South Korea

What�s wrong with having an extra day off work? Its very rare here in Korea. I say enjoy it. It�s not like they are making you go to church or something, I hope.

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

I'd really like to know what the problem is about Christmas in Korea. It is no where near what Christmas is in your home country. There is almost no commercialism associated with Christmas. Some people might do the lights and tree thing, but mostly it is a holiday for couples to get together.

I never did anything in my workplaces for Christmas in the 10 years I taught in Korea. So I am curious, what is the problem exactly? Someone said Merry Christmas to you and you got offended?

I agree with an earlier poster, it seems like someone pissed in your cornflakes.