Quote from: yirgacheffe on December 22, 2016, 03:33:25 pmQuote from: Chinguetti on December 22, 2016, 01:40:07 pmQuote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 22, 2016, 01:20:29 pmAlmonds are on sale at HomePlus across the land, these days.Also, boiled eggs are literally the best yum-yum of breakfast. Boil them, they keep in the fridge forever. Crack one of those suckers open and dump salt on it, make a giant cup of coffee, and baby, you've got a breakfast goin'.Call me spoiled, but I don't like boiled eggs more than a day old because they take on a rubbery texture that everyone says I'm imagining but I swear does exist. I also prefer eggs poached in broth and placed on toast. Doesn't take long to make, but I literally leave myself with zero time to cook anything most mornings these days.I hate boiled eggs in general, but if I really have to eat them, I will only eat them within a half-hour of being boiled. After that, no. Also, I know what you're talking about with the rubbery texture thing the next day. I hate that, too, haha.But in terms of making yourself something to eat, I do find that boiled eggs are the easiest to fit into the mornings. I occasionally have them for breakfast and I boil them while I get dressed / dry my hair / do my make-up. I eat it on my commute to work LOL and then I have coffee when I get to school.I am super fussy about eggs, I am vegetarian so am especially picky about something like that. Especially boiled eggs, the rubbery bit is really off putting. I won't eat boiled eggs given to me by anyone else. I never buy the cheap eggs in the supermarket, only the free range ones. Those black-coloured eggs? not on your life. My own poached eggs with fried mushrooms? Oh yeh!
Quote from: Chinguetti on December 22, 2016, 01:40:07 pmQuote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 22, 2016, 01:20:29 pmAlmonds are on sale at HomePlus across the land, these days.Also, boiled eggs are literally the best yum-yum of breakfast. Boil them, they keep in the fridge forever. Crack one of those suckers open and dump salt on it, make a giant cup of coffee, and baby, you've got a breakfast goin'.Call me spoiled, but I don't like boiled eggs more than a day old because they take on a rubbery texture that everyone says I'm imagining but I swear does exist. I also prefer eggs poached in broth and placed on toast. Doesn't take long to make, but I literally leave myself with zero time to cook anything most mornings these days.I hate boiled eggs in general, but if I really have to eat them, I will only eat them within a half-hour of being boiled. After that, no. Also, I know what you're talking about with the rubbery texture thing the next day. I hate that, too, haha.But in terms of making yourself something to eat, I do find that boiled eggs are the easiest to fit into the mornings. I occasionally have them for breakfast and I boil them while I get dressed / dry my hair / do my make-up. I eat it on my commute to work LOL and then I have coffee when I get to school.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on December 22, 2016, 01:20:29 pmAlmonds are on sale at HomePlus across the land, these days.Also, boiled eggs are literally the best yum-yum of breakfast. Boil them, they keep in the fridge forever. Crack one of those suckers open and dump salt on it, make a giant cup of coffee, and baby, you've got a breakfast goin'.Call me spoiled, but I don't like boiled eggs more than a day old because they take on a rubbery texture that everyone says I'm imagining but I swear does exist. I also prefer eggs poached in broth and placed on toast. Doesn't take long to make, but I literally leave myself with zero time to cook anything most mornings these days.
Almonds are on sale at HomePlus across the land, these days.Also, boiled eggs are literally the best yum-yum of breakfast. Boil them, they keep in the fridge forever. Crack one of those suckers open and dump salt on it, make a giant cup of coffee, and baby, you've got a breakfast goin'.
On the subject of eggs - Friday is my weekly shop, so tonight will I discover that prices have doubled because of Bird Flu and a shortage of eggs?Anyone noticed a price increase yet?
Agreed, the most infuriating things about these contracts is the uncertainty of the location, especially after being here a few years, we still have no way to ensure that we can stay in a school and neighborhood that we've built a relationship with? Ugh, extremely frustrating.Though your last sentence is probably why they do it, if they informed us beforehand many people would probably nope on out of here if they were transferred to an undesirable location/school. I know I would... Signing first more or less guarantees that all schools who want a NET, get a NET, I guess.
Here's my annual EPIK contract renewal signing rant:Maybe I'm old fashioned (or just old) but is it too much to expect NETS to wear smart clothes when they're meeting their employer? It seems so. Don't wear a suit (not appropriate) but looking around, most people were in jeans/sweatpants, a tshirt and trainers. So many people had opened their medical check results (after they had received them in a sealed envelope obviously). So that led to the RIDICULOUS situation of the coordinator asking them things like "Did your CT see you open the envelope?" In the end, so many people had opened them I think she just couldn't be bothered to deal with it and let it go. So I guess that makes a complete mockery of the tests. I'll just fake mine next time and save a load of cash.People just waltzing in an hour late and not apologising. "Where's my contract?" was the first thing out of one guy's mouth. You're an hour late, are you taking the piss?Of the process as a whole: signing the contract before finding out where you'll be teaching is infuriating. I don't know about anyone else but I renew my contract because I like my school/apartment/area and I've been confident about my chances of staying here. If I knew I was moving it would probably have a big affect on my decision to renew (ie. I probably wouldn't bother).
Quote from: DMZabductee on December 23, 2016, 09:13:09 amAgreed, the most infuriating things about these contracts is the uncertainty of the location, especially after being here a few years, we still have no way to ensure that we can stay in a school and neighborhood that we've built a relationship with? Ugh, extremely frustrating.Though your last sentence is probably why they do it, if they informed us beforehand many people would probably nope on out of here if they were transferred to an undesirable location/school. I know I would... Signing first more or less guarantees that all schools who want a NET, get a NET, I guess.Yeah that's a good point and is probably why they do it.Unfortunately though I have no qualms about immediately giving my two months' notice if I move and my new school/location is terrible. ^ This situation could be avoided if everyone knew where they would be before signing. I don't think that would mess up their recruitment timeline too much would it?
Quote from: The Arm on December 23, 2016, 08:30:10 amHere's my annual EPIK contract renewal signing rant:Maybe I'm old fashioned (or just old) but is it too much to expect NETS to wear smart clothes when they're meeting their employer? It seems so. Don't wear a suit (not appropriate) but looking around, most people were in jeans/sweatpants, a tshirt and trainers. So many people had opened their medical check results (after they had received them in a sealed envelope obviously). So that led to the RIDICULOUS situation of the coordinator asking them things like "Did your CT see you open the envelope?" In the end, so many people had opened them I think she just couldn't be bothered to deal with it and let it go. So I guess that makes a complete mockery of the tests. I'll just fake mine next time and save a load of cash.People just waltzing in an hour late and not apologising. "Where's my contract?" was the first thing out of one guy's mouth. You're an hour late, are you taking the piss?Of the process as a whole: signing the contract before finding out where you'll be teaching is infuriating. I don't know about anyone else but I renew my contract because I like my school/apartment/area and I've been confident about my chances of staying here. If I knew I was moving it would probably have a big affect on my decision to renew (ie. I probably wouldn't bother).The first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.
Quote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:07:18 amQuote from: The Arm on December 23, 2016, 08:30:10 amHere's my annual EPIK contract renewal signing rant:Maybe I'm old fashioned (or just old) but is it too much to expect NETS to wear smart clothes when they're meeting their employer? It seems so. Don't wear a suit (not appropriate) but looking around, most people were in jeans/sweatpants, a tshirt and trainers. So many people had opened their medical check results (after they had received them in a sealed envelope obviously). So that led to the RIDICULOUS situation of the coordinator asking them things like "Did your CT see you open the envelope?" In the end, so many people had opened them I think she just couldn't be bothered to deal with it and let it go. So I guess that makes a complete mockery of the tests. I'll just fake mine next time and save a load of cash.People just waltzing in an hour late and not apologising. "Where's my contract?" was the first thing out of one guy's mouth. You're an hour late, are you taking the piss?Of the process as a whole: signing the contract before finding out where you'll be teaching is infuriating. I don't know about anyone else but I renew my contract because I like my school/apartment/area and I've been confident about my chances of staying here. If I knew I was moving it would probably have a big affect on my decision to renew (ie. I probably wouldn't bother).The first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.When you say "casual t-shirt" I hope to God you mean a button up or Polo and not a literal t-shirt. I completely understand that a suit is overkill. A tie might be a little much especially if you have elementary. Regardless, it's always better to overdress than underdress.
I think that, and also I know some Korean teachers don't even find out till pretty late where they're going to be placed the next year (if they're rotating to a new school). so any consideration for the foreign teacher in this respect is probably a nonexistent concern
Quote from: damocha on December 23, 2016, 10:31:51 amQuote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:07:18 amThe first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.When you say "casual t-shirt" I hope to God you mean a button up or Polo and not a literal t-shirt. I completely understand that a suit is overkill. A tie might be a little much especially if you have elementary. Regardless, it's always better to overdress than underdress.Nope, a literal T-shirt. And I wasn't wearing a suit, I was wearing a button up shirt and tie - which they weren't happy with. Whenever I've met them in a literal T-shirt, they have been a lot happier. Which is a shame, I bought a bunch of button up shirts before coming here, thinking I'd have to wear them. But they get angry when I do because "you don't need to dress that formally here."
Quote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:07:18 amThe first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.When you say "casual t-shirt" I hope to God you mean a button up or Polo and not a literal t-shirt. I completely understand that a suit is overkill. A tie might be a little much especially if you have elementary. Regardless, it's always better to overdress than underdress.
The first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.
Quote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:38:43 amQuote from: damocha on December 23, 2016, 10:31:51 amQuote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:07:18 amThe first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.When you say "casual t-shirt" I hope to God you mean a button up or Polo and not a literal t-shirt. I completely understand that a suit is overkill. A tie might be a little much especially if you have elementary. Regardless, it's always better to overdress than underdress.Nope, a literal T-shirt. And I wasn't wearing a suit, I was wearing a button up shirt and tie - which they weren't happy with. Whenever I've met them in a literal T-shirt, they have been a lot happier. Which is a shame, I bought a bunch of button up shirts before coming here, thinking I'd have to wear them. But they get angry when I do because "you don't need to dress that formally here."So all the teachers at your school wear t-shirts and dress pants?
Quote from: chupacaubrey on December 23, 2016, 12:48:26 pmFeeling myself about to be screwed. Put in for vacation ages ago. Apparently now it's a problem because the times I was told I could go home early during exams actually count against my vacation hours. I've seen this come up a lot. Anyone ever tackle it? I'm prepared to take unpaid leave but consarnit.Are you public school? If yes, do you use NEIS? If yes, did you or your manager enter your early leaving during exams into NEIS? If yes, what did they enter them as? If you don't use NEIS, did you get it in writing with a VP or principal signature?Did you enter your vacation times into NEIS? Was it approved? If yes, you're fine, don't worry. If no, why didn't they approve it? Or did they just ignnore it. Basically, if it's just a verbal agreement, it's entirely possible that an unreasonable manager or VP or principal can leave you totally boned on vacation. If all your i's are dotted and t's crossed, you're fine and they're likely fussing over nothing.That sounds stress. I hope it works out.
Feeling myself about to be screwed. Put in for vacation ages ago. Apparently now it's a problem because the times I was told I could go home early during exams actually count against my vacation hours. I've seen this come up a lot. Anyone ever tackle it? I'm prepared to take unpaid leave but consarnit.
Quote from: damocha on December 23, 2016, 12:51:52 pmQuote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:38:43 amQuote from: damocha on December 23, 2016, 10:31:51 amQuote from: Kayos on December 23, 2016, 10:07:18 amThe first time I met my employer, I was in casual business attire (Dress pants, business shirt, and tie. I got told I was too overdressed, to wear the dress pants, but just wear a casual t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie). And yeah, that guy sounds like a dick. I hope they didn't give him a renewal after demanding the contract.As for the bolded part, that is why I have decided to renew (or get an extension on my contract) if I get offered a renewal. I want to stay longer, but not for a full year. One of the people who used to be in my town (who left recently), started in a June, but finished in a September, so it seems like they MAY do extensions, or something like that. She got the flight allowance as well.If I do get moved, and my new places are really bad, I probably will give my notice.When you say "casual t-shirt" I hope to God you mean a button up or Polo and not a literal t-shirt. I completely understand that a suit is overkill. A tie might be a little much especially if you have elementary. Regardless, it's always better to overdress than underdress.Nope, a literal T-shirt. And I wasn't wearing a suit, I was wearing a button up shirt and tie - which they weren't happy with. Whenever I've met them in a literal T-shirt, they have been a lot happier. Which is a shame, I bought a bunch of button up shirts before coming here, thinking I'd have to wear them. But they get angry when I do because "you don't need to dress that formally here."So all the teachers at your school wear t-shirts and dress pants?Some wear jeans. The older male teachers (who are just about to retire) usually wear a suit. The younger male teachers (are all 10~ years younger than them) wear a casual t-shirts with 2 - 3 small buttons near the neck. I don't have any of those style of casual T's though.