I also had a talk about how my pants and shirt were too fitted, and my jacket looked too old.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 29, 2016, 09:07:43 AMI also had a talk about how my pants and shirt were too fitted, and my jacket looked too old.Unless they could see the outline of your junk through your clothes, I don't see why it should matter to them. One time a male teacher tried to advise me not to wear the color orange anymore. He wouldn't give a reason why but I later learned it was because he didn't think the color was professional enough. Meanwhile, he shows up to school wearing green slacks and a neon-purple shirt. I ended up purchasing three more orange shirts and blouses to wear just at this particular school. Some of these busybodies really need to learn a thing or two about etiquette and not confusing personal tastes for appropriate clothing.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 29, 2016, 08:21:44 AMQuote from: itsalliecat on December 29, 2016, 08:09:04 AMI was just told that because today is the last day before vacation, all teachers are going out for lunch for fish soup and I MUST attend. I really don't like fish. Even though I explained this to my coteachers, they assured me it's okay because "it's not spicy!" No, spicy isn't the problem, it's the fish. Why can't I choose anything else? Just say, "Sorry, I don't really dig on fish. Is it possible to order something small that I can eat?" Your coworkers aren't monsters.Yeah I asked that too, but the answer was no. Apparently I'm not allowed to go out and get something on my own either. So soup it is for me then....I hope the sides are decent.
Quote from: itsalliecat on December 29, 2016, 08:09:04 AMI was just told that because today is the last day before vacation, all teachers are going out for lunch for fish soup and I MUST attend. I really don't like fish. Even though I explained this to my coteachers, they assured me it's okay because "it's not spicy!" No, spicy isn't the problem, it's the fish. Why can't I choose anything else? Just say, "Sorry, I don't really dig on fish. Is it possible to order something small that I can eat?" Your coworkers aren't monsters.
I was just told that because today is the last day before vacation, all teachers are going out for lunch for fish soup and I MUST attend. I really don't like fish. Even though I explained this to my coteachers, they assured me it's okay because "it's not spicy!" No, spicy isn't the problem, it's the fish. Why can't I choose anything else?
If there's one thing people love to do, it's nitpick and micromanage. I hate slippers. It's just a thing. I don't like people seeing my socks. Gross. That's personal.So, I bought a pair of nice Sperry slip-ons to use as my school shoes. They never go outside, they're indoor only, etc etc. And I had multiple people comment about how 'in Korea we don't wear shoes inside.' Then I explained to them, and they stopped. But yeah. The side-eye is strong here. Or if you're male, heaven forbid you show up to work after skipping a day of shaving.I had a talking to from a teacher that I spoke too slowly to students when I was teaching. And another teacher a few days later complained that I spoke too quickly, even though I've never changed my 'public speaking / teaching' voice speed or cadence. Peeps love to complain.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 29, 2016, 09:07:43 AMI also had a talk about how my pants and shirt were too fitted, and my jacket looked too old.Unless they could see the outline of your junk through your clothes, I don't see why it should matter to them. One time a male teacher tried to advise me not to wear the color orange anymore. He wouldn't give a reason why but I later learned it was because he didn't think the color was professional enough. Meanwhile, he shows up to school wearing green slacks and a neon-purple shirt. I ended up purchasing three more orange shirts and blouses to wear just at this particular school.Some of these busybodies really need to learn a thing or two about etiquette and not confusing personal tastes for appropriate clothing.
If I don't shave for more than a day or two, my students say "teacher! dirty!" But I think I can get away with more then a gyopo could. There's no way a Korean guy could go to work in a public school with a 6'oclock shadow.
Quote from: KirbyFan112 on December 29, 2016, 10:20:51 AMIf I don't shave for more than a day or two, my students say "teacher! dirty!" But I think I can get away with more then a gyopo could. There's no way a Korean guy could go to work in a public school with a 6'oclock shadow.My script:You say beards are dirty?Is this guy dirty? (pulls out 1000 won note)What about this guy? (5000)And this guy? (10 000)You know, in my country, we have a word for somebody without a beard.(50 000)'Oman
I was looking forward to deskwarming so I can get some peace and quiet away from my new noisy neighbours.The teacher in the adjoining office is blasting some weird chant music at a deafening level.I genuinely think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown at some point in the next few days.
Quote from: KirbyFan112 on December 29, 2016, 10:20:51 AMIf I don't shave for more than a day or two, my students say "teacher! dirty!" But I think I can get away with more then a gyopo could. There's no way a Korean guy could go to work in a public school with a 6'oclock shadow.I'm taking advantage of this time being the only person in the office by jogging to work unwashed and unshaven and looking generally like a bum. Just have to be careful who sees me when I'm out for lunch...
Quote from: donovan on December 29, 2016, 10:48:16 AMQuote from: KirbyFan112 on December 29, 2016, 10:20:51 AMIf I don't shave for more than a day or two, my students say "teacher! dirty!" But I think I can get away with more then a gyopo could. There's no way a Korean guy could go to work in a public school with a 6'oclock shadow.I'm taking advantage of this time being the only person in the office by jogging to work unwashed and unshaven and looking generally like a bum. Just have to be careful who sees me when I'm out for lunch...Behold the solution:
Quote from: KirbyFan112 on December 28, 2016, 02:36:13 PMWhy do you think they started camps? Pressure from the parents? Teachers complaining we have too much time off?I've read it was because a bunch of NETs kept complaining about the amount of deskwarming they had to do, especially when comparing their own setups to other NETs who were permitted to stay home or take longer vacations at the discretion of their schools.
Why do you think they started camps? Pressure from the parents? Teachers complaining we have too much time off?
Quote from: Chinguetti on December 28, 2016, 02:41:55 PMQuote from: KirbyFan112 on December 28, 2016, 02:36:13 PMWhy do you think they started camps? Pressure from the parents? Teachers complaining we have too much time off?I've read it was because a bunch of NETs kept complaining about the amount of deskwarming they had to do, especially when comparing their own setups to other NETs who were permitted to stay home or take longer vacations at the discretion of their schools.I heard it started because government employees were browsing around on here and Dave's and read about foreigners bragging how they were just out drinking all night and just came in in the morning to sleep it off. Or they were bragging about other things like playing videos and etc. So the MOE decided to give us busy work instead
Quote from: Athena on December 29, 2016, 11:09:41 AMQuote from: Chinguetti on December 28, 2016, 02:41:55 PMQuote from: KirbyFan112 on December 28, 2016, 02:36:13 PMWhy do you think they started camps? Pressure from the parents? Teachers complaining we have too much time off?I've read it was because a bunch of NETs kept complaining about the amount of deskwarming they had to do, especially when comparing their own setups to other NETs who were permitted to stay home or take longer vacations at the discretion of their schools.I heard it started because government employees were browsing around on here and Dave's and read about foreigners bragging how they were just out drinking all night and just came in in the morning to sleep it off. Or they were bragging about other things like playing videos and etc. So the MOE decided to give us busy work insteadRight. A sting operation spearheaded by lead efl-online-forum investigator Ko for the Time-Management Accountability Board at the Department of Foreigners are Lazy.
Quote from: donovan on December 29, 2016, 11:21:21 AMQuote from: Athena on December 29, 2016, 11:09:41 AMQuote from: Chinguetti on December 28, 2016, 02:41:55 PMQuote from: KirbyFan112 on December 28, 2016, 02:36:13 PMWhy do you think they started camps? Pressure from the parents? Teachers complaining we have too much time off?I've read it was because a bunch of NETs kept complaining about the amount of deskwarming they had to do, especially when comparing their own setups to other NETs who were permitted to stay home or take longer vacations at the discretion of their schools.I heard it started because government employees were browsing around on here and Dave's and read about foreigners bragging how they were just out drinking all night and just came in in the morning to sleep it off. Or they were bragging about other things like playing videos and etc. So the MOE decided to give us busy work insteadRight. A sting operation spearheaded by lead efl-online-forum investigator Ko for the Time-Management Accountability Board at the Department of Foreigners are Lazy.I wonder if that department has any grant money available?
The little front-loading washers are too small to wash a comforter or multiple jackets, or a padding, or something comfortably. It's too smashed together, so it won't rinse properly, and then you end up getting skin irritation from leftover detergent. And if I'm living with another person, or potentially a family situation, there's going to be a lot of laundry and cooking. So, I don't want to have to deal with the frustration of a too-small washer and a weak cooking appliance.
Also, I do think it looks sloppy for most people if you roll up to work without properly grooming. But yeah - give a guy a break if he misses a day of shaving or forgets to do his hair.