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BigBlackEquus
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
Location: Lotte controls Asia with bad chocolate!
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 Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:10 pm Post subject: A shame. Who can plan a year in advance? |
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This is a shame:
http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=17797
Sookmyung Womens' University is hiring 'interns' for their English program. Pay and benefits are great, given the hours, however it is way too far away. They are accepting applications nearly a YEAR in advance!
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September 1, 2006~ August 31, 2007. One-year contract
As much as I would love to apply for this, it is useless, because I would either have to go jobless for six months after my current contract ends, or find a way to get released by my school midway in a contract (fat chance).
I'm sure some people can apply and plan a year in advance, but I would have to think that their applicant choices will be greatly limited! |
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Hobophobic
Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Location: Sinjeong negorie mokdong oh ga ri samgyup sal fighting
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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Why not apply anyhow? Never hurts to try. Would be nice for those who are at jobs they enjoy and want a change - as one could always just extend an existing contract for the extra months.
Ex. My Hogwon contract ended in October...went home for 2 months, had a stint at another school for 3 months...went back to the original school and did 2 more years...extended for 6 months, got word from the public school I am at now...extended Hogwon contract for 2 more months with notice until the public school job started...
Sure it can be trying, but may be worth it in the end if it is indeed something you want to do or take a shot at.  |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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As much as I would love to apply for this, it is useless, because I would either have to go jobless for six months after my current contract ends, or find a way to get released by my school midway in a contract (fat chance).
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It really sucks, doesn't it? I mentioned this kind of situation on another thread this morning. It's one of the reasons we don't have much negotiating power. We're tied in for a year and if we want to move but stay in Korea, we have to take jobs that start when we are free--or be unemployed. It's a drag.
Keep your eye open. Maybe something will come up that is more in tune with your contract ending. Decent jobs do open up at all times of the year. |
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ladyandthetramp
Joined: 21 Nov 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: A shame. Who can plan a year in advance? |
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| BigBlackEquus wrote: |
This is a shame:
http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/index.cgi?read=17797
Sookmyung Womens' University is hiring 'interns' for their English program. Pay and benefits are great, given the hours, however it is way too far away. They are accepting applications nearly a YEAR in advance!
Contract Period:
September 1, 2006~ August 31, 2007. One-year contract
As much as I would love to apply for this, it is useless, because I would either have to go jobless for six months after my current contract ends, or find a way to get released by my school midway in a contract (fat chance).
I'm sure some people can apply and plan a year in advance, but I would have to think that their applicant choices will be greatly limited! |
I think this is great. Shouldn't businesses/schools plan in advance? I rather dislike the fact that I have to apply for new jobs at the last minute when my visa is going to expire any day.
I was just looking at graduate schools the other day, and to become a STUDENT you sometimes have to apply almost a year in advance. I should hope universities take as much consideration in the teachers they hire. |
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BigBlackEquus
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
Location: Lotte controls Asia with bad chocolate!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Someone seems to have confused the point. 
Sure, it's great that universities plan a year in advance, but the point is that, unlike virtually everywhere else, we are subject to an unconstitutional (not to mention breach of free trade treaty agreements) law which isn't actually a law, yet is enforced by immigration.
It comes down to plain old Korean wanna-be-slave-owner tactics. |
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dbee
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Location: korea
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Agreed. The korean one-year full-time contract only thing is a joke.
If it is unconstitutional as you say BBE, I'm wondering if someone could challenge it in the Korean high court ? I for one would be happy to contribute to a legal fund for someone to challenge it. I'm sure they'd be able to get their expenses paid by contribution. |
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