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[Druzyek]

I don't know much about the pension here but I was hoping I would have a little money waiting on me in it when I get done. My boss told me today I don't pay into to it, though. I work for a franchise hagkwon 38 hours a week for 2.1 million. Is anything fishy going on?

[ontheway]

[Druzyek]

Thanks for the reply. The 38 hours is the actual time at the hagkwon. Actual teaching time is less than 20 per week.

I checked out my contract and it says I will pay into the pension. It looks like my boss just isn't doing her part.

Otherwise, I don't think I am being cheated. My boss has been really fair with everything else. I take home 1.6-1.7 per month after taxes/insurance/etc and my utilities and cell phone being taken out.

Any suggestions on what to do? I think asking for 4.5% of what I have earned up until now along with a 4.5% raise would be fair. I assume the interest I would be getting in the pension is not that great.

[travelnguy]

Do you get a pay slip from your employer? Your take home pay is quite low. I know you said that your take home pay is after deductions for utilities, but if you are in a traditional box, then utilities should be almost nothing.

My salary is quite a bit higher than that and we live in a large 3 bedroom apartment. Yet, my deductions are about the same as yours. Mine include insurance, pension, taxes, and utilities.

[Druzyek]

I only got one pay slip at the very beginning. I get the utilities bill and give it to my boss to be paid. It is usually around 150,000. That's about what everyone else in my building pays too. Apparently it contains other costs like maintenance fees. My cell phone is 30-40k a month.

[wesharris]

[salgichawa]

[moosehead]

[balzor]

this sounds like my hagwon last year. They were trying to do all this under the table stuff and we had to put a stop to it. First, Pension is required by law to be paid. They have a National Pension plan. 4.5% from you and your employer. Second, demand pay slips and copies of your bills. having them pay it is less hassle for you, but tell them you want to see the bill. You should be getting the payslip and keep them for your taxes and as proof that you are being paid and what amounts if they ever try to pull something. If they say it is too much work, then go buy a notebook or something and tell them you will keep track or your own bills and give them the money come collection time. Otherwise, you are asking to be taken advantage of. Trust me been there, done that