Korean Job Discussion Forums

[ehsann24]

I lost my Mom in April and now it seems my Father is in bad condition. He is in a coma and may never wake up again or perhaps die anytime. I have already went back for my Mom 2 months ago. Just wondering if my father passes away would I be able to go again??It's been only 2 months since my Moms death. You guys think they will give me another week for my dad???I'm at a pubic school.....just wondering if I will get fired for taking another week off.......any ideas would be great....cheers

[JD1982]

I am sorry to hear that.

If you're in public school, you shouldn't have any problem.

Hagwon? I don't know.

[simpleminds]

Damn, that sucks. I don't know the public system, but they sure should let you go home. Your dad is in a coma for pete's sake. Have you said goodbye to him? Maybe he's waiting for you to say goodbye. At least then, you won't feel so bad being here if he dies after you get back.

Then again, what do I know. I've still both my parents.

Will say some prayers for you.

[dmbfan]

O.P.

I'm sorry to hear about this.

There should be no question as to "if you can go home". You should go home, whether or not your school "grants" you permission.


Go home.

Good luck.

dmbfan

[icicle]

[cbclark4]

My heart goes out to you in this tragic situation.

I would think that if they are unwilling to let you have the time they would at least give you a LoR. If not I am sure the Labor board could force the issue.

Then you could get another contract eslewhere.

But, I would try to retain the original employer first.

Good luck, take care.

cbc

[Jizzo T. Clown]

How awful; you have my condolences.

I say screw them if they don't give you time off--if they don't, you probably don't want to be working for them anyway.

FWIW, summer vacation is coming up, so they shouldn't have a problem.

[Bibbitybop]

[ehsann24]

My dad is important, but I have had 3 different jobs in the past year. I do not want to lose my job. I like this one.....anyways I will talk with the school and try to get a few days off to visit my dad in coma.....You guys think they will give me like : monday,tuesday and wednesday off???My dad is in Malaysia so Its not far. I havent told the school anything yet.

[cranura]

sorry to hear such bad news
i can't think of a country on earth that wouldn't respect your going home
strength and energy to you

[ehsann24]

Thank you so much guys, I hope your parents live and watch you for 100 years to come....

[icicle]

[kigolo1881]

My condolences,

tell your school what your situation is; there's a death-clause in the contract and i hope they'll honor it in your case.

Either way, you should be with your family at this grieving hour.