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[yingwenlaoshi]

Just do it. Get paid for it though. Your contract starts on the 1st, so the last day of the month is part of September's pay period. He owes you a day's pay. In November he'll owe you for October. Take your salary, divide it by thirty and that's what he owes you for today. No taxes. Ask for it in cash, but nicely.

Or you could just let it slide.

[tanklor1]

Contracts, contracts, contracts... you're going to spend a year with these people, do you really want to start off the relationship pointing out a little flaw in the contract. This job's all about being a team player; I know we come over here as mercenaries but a little sacrifice will show that you have more than what's good for you in mind. Short version: Do it and don't even mention the contract.

[TheUrbanMyth]

[Ramen]

Tell your boss that you'll teach if you were paid in advance (in cash) at your OT rate.

[D.D.]

One days work in exchange for a 5 day weekend is not a bad deal.

[Ramen]

[DaeguNL]

typically there are 22 WORKING days in a month.... when paid on a daily rate you it should be divided by 22, not 30. Could make a difference of 25-30k won

[DaeguNL]

im pretty sure most contracts state daily pay to be divided by 30 though... Regardless you should make 70,000-80,000 won for the extra day

[yingwenlaoshi]

[D.D.]

[frankly speaking]

If your contract begins the 1st than that is the day that you should start.

If you agreed to work, then do so and don't make an issue about it. I wouldn't argue about contracts and fine details right from the start, but I also wouldn't get used. In the future when you need a bargaining chip, just say how that you appreciate everything that the school has done and that you have dedicated yourself to them, like starting one day early and not asking for anything. You can use these little things later on if you don't try and argue with them now.

Also when it comes down to the end of your contract you make sure that your last day of work is Sep. 29th, 2010 which is 365 days of work.

Good luck and I hope that your year isn't a constant battle to get what is fair. I don't ever mind trying to fight to get extra things that I might deserve, but I really hate fighting to get what should be standard.

[MrMr]

Reread Tanklor's advice. I've had pretty good ride here for eight years and I attribute part of the credit to showing a lttle flexibility, eg ,schedule changes, an extra class(short term) etc. Consequently, and despite having some barriers to employment I've had no problem securing jobs once I've persuaded employers to contact my Korean references.
A lot of these small hakwons have to adapt to the changing needs of their limited client base in order to survive. That's not to say you should allow yourself to be used and abused. Choose your battles but don't start out on a negative note over such a minor issue. Collect your brownie points and use them later.

[Cerriowen]

Just do it.

I would check after the first month and make sure they paid you for that day, but don't make a huge fuss over it. If they didn't pay you, politely ask AFTER you reviewed your salary if this is the normal amount or if they included the extra day you worked.

But go with the flow. One day out of a year isn't gonna kill you.

[DAC]