Because it's time and money being wasted.We see it, and our coworkers definitely see it. We're not at fault for any of this, obviously, but others look at us sitting around doing nothing and can't help but note what a waste of resources we are. This reflects poorly on us, and can influence how others judge the NET programme in general. Why in the name of all that's holy would people want to throw money into a programme that is paying folk to binge-watch netflix or whatever? If I were a Korean teacher, these deskwarming periods would definitely cause me to question the worth of the NET programme. I, personally, would much rather be working during this time. Or, barring that, send me home with reduced pay. Or heck, just send me home *with* pay: out of sight, out of mind. Forcing NETs to deskwarm is the Ministry of Education messily cutting its own throat insofar as their foreign teacher policies are concerned.
You have no clue what you are talkig about...You have no idea why some teachers come in, and others don't...principals and vice principals who delight in mild racism to get them through their mundane lives.
Quote from: sligo on February 23, 2018, 11:31:30 amYou have no clue what you are talkig about...You have no idea why some teachers come in, and others don't...principals and vice principals who delight in mild racism to get them through their mundane lives.Accuses me of not knowing what I am talking about, issues blanket accusation of racism against people he's never met.Blaming people you've never met based on what, their ethnicity? Isn't that "mild racism"?
If you've never done hard, manual labour for 20 hours a day in the sweltering sun before, not served your country, a non smoker, don't swig whiskey from the bottle while checking your fantasy football results, not a dick waving Trump supporting republican and most importantly; complain about Korea then you are not a real man
Why are there so often so many guys in the public bathrooms cleaning their teeth, washing their face, blowing their nose in the sink and coughing up blood? Man it's disgusting. Gets me pretty moody especially when I am a bit tired and hungry. If I clean my teeth at the sink at least I move away so others can get in. I don't know what happens in the female nathrooms but I think it would probably be more civilized than this.
No one forced me to take a holiday abroad, but seeing family once a year is pretty much normal when living abroad.
I had NO CLASSES in these 4 days.This is a very ignorant thing to do.
Why oh why did they split my holidays by bringing me back from abroad for 4 effin days of deskwarming!!!! 4 days!!!! I mean, I did absolutley nothing in those 4 days. Zilch!!!! The kids were eating pizza and watching movies but I had to come back as I had to "work".
Other NETs can have the full 24 days off, so the insurance argument is crap.
This is NOT about insurance; it's pure bureaucracy and zero ability to step into someone else's shoes.
Quote from: CJ on February 23, 2018, 12:39:25 pmNo one forced me to take a holiday abroad, but seeing family once a year is pretty much normal when living abroad. Going home to see your family is not a right. It is what you chose to do with your vacation time. You can't be upset with your school because they "only" gave you 14 days to visit your family (which in fact is not what they did- they gave you 14 days vacation time and then 10 days as they were contractually obligated to do).QuoteI had NO CLASSES in these 4 days.This is a very ignorant thing to do.SCHOOL WAS IN SESSION!!!Quote from: CJ on February 21, 2018, 10:38:18 amWhy oh why did they split my holidays by bringing me back from abroad for 4 effin days of deskwarming!!!! 4 days!!!! I mean, I did absolutley nothing in those 4 days. Zilch!!!! The kids were eating pizza and watching movies but I had to come back as I had to "work".Absolutely you had to be there. We're not talking 4 days when school wasn't in session and there were no camps. You had students coming to school as part of the school calendar year.Sorry, you have zero leg to stand on. This job doesn't exist to provide you a travel experience and time off with family. Your purpose for being here is not to explore the world. Your purpose here is to fulfill the terms of your contract and that means being at work during the school year. QuoteOther NETs can have the full 24 days off, so the insurance argument is crap.Other VPs chose to do that and assume the risk. They can do that. They will also suffer the consequences if something goes wrong.YOU CANNOT BLAME SOMEONE FOR NOT WANTING TO ACCEPT RISK TO THEMSELVES.QuoteThis is NOT about insurance; it's pure bureaucracy and zero ability to step into someone else's shoes.AGAIN, YOU ARE THE ONE NOT STEPPING INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES. YOU ARE THE ONLY LOOKING AT THIS THROUGH YOUR SELFISH PERSPECTIVE.You don't even realize how you are selfish and how you are failing to step into someone else's shoes.
This had nothing to do with risk. Stop talking about risk. I was allowed out at lunchtime to go to the shops last week without the need to enter my absence from the school into the computer system. There was risk in this, but luckily at least the head teacher has a little sense and flexibility.
Quote from: CJ on February 26, 2018, 08:06:25 amThis had nothing to do with risk. Stop talking about risk. I was allowed out at lunchtime to go to the shops last week without the need to enter my absence from the school into the computer system. There was risk in this, but luckily at least the head teacher has a little sense and flexibility. I hate this shit. I'm 32 and I've been here for 5 years. I don't need to be held and asked if I can cross the street by myself.
There's an Olleh store on every corner, but for some reason I have to go aaalllll the way back to Gangnam to end my contract. I have an egg that I have to pay off (since I'm cutting the contract a year short), but you'd think I could pay for that at any shop. I might jump into an Olleh store near here and see if I can cancel it, just in case the employee my coteacher talked to was mistaken.
those phone shops are always open on weekends, but you can't even buy a phone on the weekend!seems completely nonsensical, both in terms of policy and why they're even open..
Quote from: oglop on February 26, 2018, 10:43:24 amthose phone shops are always open on weekends, but you can't even buy a phone on the weekend!seems completely nonsensical, both in terms of policy and why they're even open..Is it still the policy that they can’t activate phones on weekends?