Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Kiddirts]

Okay, so here's the deal, I've got these two hagwons I work for, both Korean ladies like me and I've been there for 2 years now. They are part-time block shifts about 3-5 hours a day...actually the one on Mon-Wed has some breaks, a half hour here, hour there and they both pay 35,000/hr without a recruiter, but going directly through them. I feel I'm a decent teacher but more so, I am extremely responsible and punctual...in the two years (well, 1.5 years, just came off a 6 month vacation) I have never missed a class and have not been a minute late...both ladies had bad luck with foreign teachers in this regard and are thrilled to be working with me. I have a couple of friends who landed jobs at 40hr BLOCKED SHIFT...and was thinking about asking for a raise, one lady was actually supposed to give me 40hr (Thursday and Friday lady at second hagwon) if I indeed came back, but changed it like a week before I returned because she said that some kids had dropped during my time away. Okay, so any suggestions on going about asking for 40hr block shift? I am asking for too much money? Am I being unreasonable to expect more when recruiters on Worknplay, englishspectrum, etc...give 30hr (do you think they charge the hagwons 40hr or 35hr?) The classes aren't too big usually only 3-5 kids. I'm a North American with a degree if that means anything...let me know what you think...thanks!

[sadsac]

Rather than ask for a direct increase, negotiate a bi-annual bonus. This may be far more pallitable for your owners. Your choice though. If you feel that they would pay 40, then ask for it.

[jellobean]

The question is, can you get a block shift paying 40 somewhere else? Would you be willing to work somewhere else? If so, then you can bargain and move on if they say no.

[SeniorEnglish]

I have never heard of anyone getting a raise. I was with a school for 2 years, they paid me more on my next contract, but I didn't consider it a raise. When I asked for a raise. They said " You cannot change your contract." And then proceeded trying to make me the interview teacher.

[rothkowitz]

Best way?Walk out the door.

[John Henry]

[Homer]