Korean Job Discussion Forums

[justin moffatt]

Are people willing to share their experiences at working at winter camps in Korea? I have heard a wide variety of unusual experiences, and am hesistant to consider this option. The common themes seem to be:

1. Unorganization.
2. Lack of pay or reduced pay (then promised)
3. Continued breach of contracts
4. Additional responsibilties (then agreed to)

In other words, is it really worth the extra cash to engage in these camps? How do you know which are good and which are not? Thanks.

[maddog]

Never done a winter camp, but I did a summer camp. Everyone there was on a tourist visa, so naturally they tried to swindle us at the end of three weeks. Most people said "Well, legally we can do nothing, and it's only 200K". I said "Fine, just don't expect ME to fight YOUR corner". I went to the boss and told him I was there on my own behalf. He coughed up soon enough. I think it's worth the small risk.

MD

[justin moffatt]

It's interesting that you mention that. I have found that when I have asserted myself in the past to my supervisor (and get what I requested for), my colleagues are either jealous or malisicious towards me. However, when I attempt to create solidarity and develop a group effort for the same result, most people chicken out.

I don't know if it is Korea, but many foreigner colleagues here seem to have little backbone . . . .