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lotrgirl
Joined: 29 Jun 2009
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 Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: Signed Contract, Can I back out? |
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Hi All,
I just recently got hired to teach for a private school in S. Korea. I emailed them back a scan of the contract that I signed. If I change my mind, can I back out? I haven't sent in my documents to them yet, just the scan copy of their contract.
Thanks in advance for all those that respond to this. |
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OculisOrbis
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| If you haven't sent any of your documents, then there's nothing to worry about. Until you have received your visa issuance number, korean immigration does not care what you do. |
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lotrgirl
Joined: 29 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply. I'm having second thoughts about the hogwan I applied to. I wanted to wait around to see if I can get another offer, but I just felt a little pressured by the school to sign the contract ASAP. With the increased amount of applicants to teach in S. Korea these days, the market is very competitive. So, I also felt that if I didn't settle with this particular school, I'll be passing up an opportunity. Even though I have a Masters in Education, I was told by my recruiter that it may be hard for me to find a job because I'm Asian.
Thanks again for answering my question. |
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Old Gil
Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| If you have a Masters in Education, do not work for a hagwon unless they're paying you 2.7 mil or more and you get more than 2 weeks of vacation. You can do better, much better, even if you're not the whitest girl around. |
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youtuber
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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It will be pretty tough to get 2.7 mill at a hagwon and more than two weeks of vacation. A masters doesn't really matter since they can just hire some new grad and save a few bucks.
Maybe you can get that much money if they don't provide housing or other benefits, but it is uncommon.
Gil, can you give me an example of a hagwon that pays this much? SMOE doesn't pay 2.7 mill either.
Please prove me wrong. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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A friend of mine just got a 2.7 mil haggie gig with no MA or BAed. Includes housing and 2 week vacay, all usual bens...
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Old Gil
Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| youtuber wrote: |
It will be pretty tough to get 2.7 mill at a hagwon and more than two weeks of vacation. A masters doesn't really matter since they can just hire some new grad and save a few bucks.
Maybe you can get that much money if they don't provide housing or other benefits, but it is uncommon.
Gil, can you give me an example of a hagwon that pays this much? SMOE doesn't pay 2.7 mill either.
Please prove me wrong. |
I think it's very unlikely, ergo she shouldn't be working at a hagwon unless they blow her away with an awesome package. |
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Old Gil
Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Old Gil wrote: |
| youtuber wrote: |
It will be pretty tough to get 2.7 mill at a hagwon and more than two weeks of vacation. A masters doesn't really matter since they can just hire some new grad and save a few bucks.
Maybe you can get that much money if they don't provide housing or other benefits, but it is uncommon.
Gil, can you give me an example of a hagwon that pays this much? SMOE doesn't pay 2.7 mill either.
Please prove me wrong. |
I think it's very unlikely, ergo she shouldn't be working at a hagwon unless they blow her away with an awesome package. |
That's what she said!
I know it's bad form but I had to. |
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seoulsucker
Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| lotrgirl wrote: |
| I was told by my recruiter that it may be hard for me to find a job because I'm Asian. |
It's time for you to find a new recruiter.
Seriously, with a MED you'll be in HELL at a hagwon, no matter how much they're paying you or how much vacation you get.
How soon are you looking to start working? Public/Private "school schools" (not hagwons) are starting their hiring now...school year starts in March.
If you can hold off your start date until then you're much more likely to find a great job. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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^^^^^ this
Also public schools actually hire all year round due to teachers not making it, having emergencies back home, quitting, being fired. I've been hired for ps in June and October before.
You might also consider After School programmes. They usually pay around 2.4 mil, standard benefits and you only go to work for 5 hrs a day..... |
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youtuber
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:53 am Post subject: |
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| DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP wrote: |
| A friend of mine just got a 2.7 mil haggie gig with no MA or BAed. Includes housing and 2 week vacay, all usual bens... |
Where? Can you show me their website? I don't buy it unless I see it.
2.7 mill for those kind of qualifications is about W600,000 more than average. |
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heynice
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Where? Can you show me their website? I don't buy it unless I see it.
2.7 mill for those kind of qualifications is about W600,000 more than average. |
You don't find them advertised online because they are advertised through word of mouth. As long as you have a decent social network, there should be no problem finding a job where you can clear 3 mil a month and have somewhere around 6~12 weeks vacation a year. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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^^^^^
The dude went through a recruiter who got him off of English Spectrum. Why would I lie about it?
Lordy... |
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youtuber
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Ah sorry guys I am not trying to be confrontational
Just from what I have seen over the years, 2.7 mill is really good.
And 3 mill with 6~12 weeks? I have never seen that assuming that housing is included as well. And did you say !!clear!! 3 million a month? Example please.
That is why I am curious where these people are working. What is the big secret?
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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| youtuber wrote: |
Ah sorry guys I am not trying to be confrontational
Just from what I have seen over the years, 2.7 mill is really good.
And 3 mill with 6~12 weeks? I have never seen that assuming that housing is included as well.
That is why I am curious where these people are working. What is the big secret? |
The big secret is he's been looking for a very long time before choosing this one. |
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