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Suza:
The problem is Lotteworld is that us that are under the Gunpo contract have to do 1 week camp for our schools and also a 1 week camp for Gunpo province - which is held at an English centre in Boryeong.
If we refuse to do the Gunpo camp we lose half a months pay and are also made to come into school and desk warm for 2 weeks - also losing our holiday entitlement.
I mentioned the fewer days to my coteacher and was told to take 3 days before the camp and the remaining days after camp - not very fair when I intended on getting out of Korea for my vacation!
Merryone:
the only major change that I've noted so far in my contract is this:
current contract: at the school's option, they can add up all my tardy minutes and subtract from vacation.
I'm to work 8 hours, arriving half an hour before first class. (however I am expected on a set schedule).
New Contract: They WILL add up all the tardy minutes and subtract from vacation.
I'm to work a set schedule.
Davey:
--- Quote from: Suza on February 28, 2012, 09:27:35 AM ---The problem is Lotteworld is that us that are under the Gunpo contract have to do 1 week camp for our schools and also a 1 week camp for Gunpo province - which is held at an English centre in Boryeong.
If we refuse to do the Gunpo camp we lose half a months pay and are also made to come into school and desk warm for 2 weeks - also losing our holiday entitlement.
I mentioned the fewer days to my coteacher and was told to take 3 days before the camp and the remaining days after camp - not very fair when I intended on getting out of Korea for my vacation!
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Daejeon has had city-wide camps since winter '09 and the first one was announced last minute, forcing many teachers cancel their tickets.
There's usually not enough time for us to take our entire vacation in the summer (especially if you're renewing and getting the extra 2 weeks) if we have to do these city/province-wide camps. You will NOT lose your vacation days, but just in case, keep track of the numbers of vacation days you have to bank so you don't lose any. If you ever run into any problems, we could always e-mail your coordinator; if you don't know his/her e-mail, then I'd e-mail the main EPIK Coordinator (see the sticky in the contract thread) for help.
Suza:
Davey - we have nothing to do with EPIK!
The penalties for not doing the Gunpo camp are set by Gunpo City Hall and are; loss of pay for half a month and forced 2 week desk warming time - thus not having the time to take holidays.
Taking my full summer allowance was never before a problem (2 weeks). This is my 4th year contract. This problem has now come about due to the shortened summer break as the Korean teachers no longer work saturdays.
Davey:
--- Quote from: Suza on February 28, 2012, 09:55:28 AM ---Davey - we have nothing to do with EPIK!
The penalties for not doing the Gunpo camp are set by Gunpo City Hall and are; loss of pay for half a month and forced 2 week desk warming time - thus not having the time to take holidays.
Taking my full summer allowance was never before a problem (2 weeks). This is my 4th year contract. This problem has now come about due to the shortened summer break as the Korean teachers no longer work saturdays.
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Don't you have a coordinator?
At any rate, having to bank vacation days is a common problem for us, but I hope things work out for you nonetheless. I'm sure your contract allows you to forward your vacation days (it's explicitly stated in my contract) --if not, then you may have a problem.
Yes, this wasn't a problem a few years ago, but clearly market conditions have changed (e.g., supply of teachers has increased dramatically).
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