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theSeeker · Joined: 18 Jun 2004

does anyone know anything about this? how much do you have to pay for your monthly maintance/building fees? i just got handed a 100,000 WON monthly fee and im not sure my Hagwon will pay it. they do pay the rent. anyone have experience with this? does the teacher usually have to pay it? or should the school pay it?
anyone??

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

Comes under utilities. Its on your dime.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

I live in housing "provided" by my employer. I pay rent, utilities, and maintenance fees.

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

inkoreaforgood · Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Location: Inchon

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

Yep. If you live in a high-rise, you'll probably get a maintenance bill which may or may not include the gas and phone bills. For me, the last two are seperate. Depending on where you live, between 50,000 and 100,000 a month is usual. And the school won't pay. They're already paying your rent. It's up to you to pay the rest.

If you're wondering what the fee covers, usually electricity, cable, up-keep of the grounds and buildings, parking lot, building and elevator repairs, general electricity used in the building, etc. Most bills have a breakdown, so if you're really curious, ask your director (or a friendly co-worker) what they are.

mindmetoo · Joined: 02 Feb 2004

Yes 100,000 won a month is about normal. Mine does not include my gas bill but does include my electricity. Schools should warn you up front as for North American renters this condo like common fee is a bit of a surprise, especially given the size of the average monthly bill and the mysterious charges.

But rest assured it's normal here and most teachers pay for it out of their pocket. It won't break the bank in the long run.

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 3:37 am Post subject:

110 000 here. Its well worth it too. Id pay double.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

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