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ted - 2005-01-21
In response to Need Some Opinions QUICK --- PLEASE HELP (Can someone help)

> I am about to sign a contract to teach english in S. Korea. The
> school that offered me the contract has only been open for 6 months.
> They have offered to pay me 2.1m won which is pretty good considering
> I only have a BA and no esl experience.

> In the contract it states that I will be paid the salary of a month
> on the last day of the following month.

> My Questions:

> How often do schools go out of business? lots
> What is the current tax rate deduction in S. Korea? 2.1m won is around $60 a month
> What other deductions are there and is pension? ??

> When I asked to speak with the current foreign teachers the director
> told me that it would not be possible, is that normal? BADdddddddddd sign

> How easy is it to find a job if you are already in Korea?(just in case) could help

> Please HELP me I am supposed to sign with 24 hours, any advice anyone
> has for me would be appreciated thank you.

you are about to get into big troubles if you sign this contract

Messages In This Thread
Need Some Opinions QUICK --- PLEASE HELP -- Can someone help -- 2005-01-21
Korean hogwans (private school) -- Robin Day -- 2005-01-25
things are going as planned -- kl -- 2005-01-21
dont sign - keep searching -- ted -- 2005-01-21
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