| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Triple007
Joined: 29 Nov 2010
|
 Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:08 am Post subject: Letter of Release Question |
 |
|
| I started teaching on February 18th. My school isn't so bad but we work long hours 9-10 hour days, 33 teaching hours per week. We knew what we were getting into but we would like to know the options. One of my Korean Co-Workers who is quitting this month, told us about her aunt who lives in Seoul. (Public School.) We're interested in getting a Letter of Release at the end of 6 months (So we don't have to pay flight back or pay recruiters fee back (how much is this btw?)) and transferring our visas to this public school in Seoul. Would this be possible, and what do we need go get LOR's? Thanks in advance! |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
onlyinkorea87
Joined: 16 Feb 2010
Location: Gimhae
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:01 am Post subject: Re: Letter of Release Question |
|
|
| Triple007 wrote: |
| I started teaching on February 18th. My school isn't so bad but we work long hours 9-10 hour days, 33 teaching hours per week. We knew what we were getting into but we would like to know the options. One of my Korean Co-Workers who is quitting this month, told us about her aunt who lives in Seoul. (Public School.) We're interested in getting a Letter of Release at the end of 6 months (So we don't have to pay flight back or pay recruiters fee back (how much is this btw?)) and transferring our visas to this public school in Seoul. Would this be possible, and what do we need go get LOR's? Thanks in advance! |
You need to tell your school you are leaving however many months in advance it states in your contract to do so and do it written and verbally. If your school gets mad at you for leaving, the LOR might be really difficult to get. I've heard some crazy stuff on this site. But, I think you should confirm the documents you need--maybe the new school doesn't need a LOR/there's a way to get around it...
I've never heard of a recruiters fee before...in my experience, recruiters don't have fees.
Your contract is commitment here. And leaving the school you currently work at would mean a start over after 6 months at one place. If you can afford it and really think it's best for the both of you--do it!
Best of luck!
--Onlyinkorea87
http://www.onlynkorea87.wordpress.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SeoulNate
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
It is very hard to get a LOR unless the school has done something wrong or is closing.
With that said however, most hogwons are doing something wrong that you could potentially hold over there head to get the LOR. But that will turn into a fight and a bad reference for you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ssuprnova
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Saigon
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Good luck with that, buddy... Recruiter's fee is usually 백만원 AFAIK.
By the way, why did you ever sign a 134+ classes/month, 9-10 hours a day contract? I can understand that you just wanted to get your foot in the door, but by agreeing to (basically) perform slave labor you're ruining the job market for everyone, including yourself. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
