Korean Job Discussion Forums

[luminousstar]

My boss told me to arrive 10 days in advance for training purposes.....
I guess I won't be paid....Is this normal?

[peppermint]

if it's a couple of days, no- but for ten, I'd want at least a stipend of some sort

[Homer]

What peppermint said.

If the school sends you to orientation for 2-3 days they don't really have to pay you or they might pay you a small amount. Some schools also offer a relocation allowance upon arrival in Korea and this covers initial set up costs and orientations.

If the training lasts more than a couple of days, you could (politely) ask about renumeration.

[ajuma]

Well, at least they have SOME training!! With most schools you arrive one day and teach the next!!!

I do agree that 10 days is pretty long. Can you negotiate?

[weatherman]

They don't want you jet lagged. don't ask for compensation, but ask for a resettlement allowance as somebody else said.