Korean Job Discussion Forums

[lichtarbeiter]

Almost all hagwons seem to offer the standard two weeks of vacations for their foreign teachers. I see some job postings that I'm interested in, but after working last year with 2 weeks of vacation, I feel that this year I need AT LEAST 3.

Can this be done? I'd just like to know if anyone has any experience with this rather than going ahead and wasting my time making demands where no hagwons are willing to budge.

It might not help that there are a few 2.2-2.3 jobs that I'd like to push up to 2.5

[lorenchristopher]

Can't offer TOO much help here, but I easily negotiated 5 extra days vacation when I renewed my third year. I was just completely honest with my boss and explained that I can't renew another year unless I get 5 extra days vacation for my parent's visit.

They said it's no problem at all and gave it to me, including the raise. I think it's better if you come up with some excuse....tell them your parents are coming to visit you, or that your brother/sister will be getting married.

I was renewing at a hagwon and feel like I am a valued teacher, so it was easier. It may be more difficult when you're applying at a new school though. Just be upfront from the get-go, and make sure your application and resume are top notch.

[lichtarbeiter]

Actually that helps, thank you. I just wasn't sure if the "2-week rule" was set in stone. Good to know that some hagwons might consider it.

[Banana_Man]

Some will consider it (of course) but, it helps a LOT to have good standing with them. If they trust you then you can do almost anything.

New contracts will be harder to negotiate this, but if you are experienced/well qualified then you have room to negotiate.

[lichtarbeiter]