It’s what I call the ‘3 month rule’.  Basically it means that whether you’re planning a vacation or looking for that next job, you should start moving on things at least three months ahead.  My contract is up March 1st so now I’m actively looking for that next job.  Last week I got the renewal documents from my current employer.  The easiest thing to do at this point is sign those papers.  I can request a new placement or stay with the status-quo.  It’s a case of the devil you know vs the devil you don’t.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve really enjoyed this job but one of my placements has been trying.  I’ve had a difficult time at this placement, and after spending a year there I don’t know if I want to go back even though it’s just once a week. Showing respect in Korea means I have to follow channels; so I shouldn’t be going to my **** with requests or complaints directly. Instead I have to go to my partner teacher or head teacher.   Anyways all my dealings with the **** in that regard seem to go something like this..

***** K said I should keep it off the blog while I’m still working there*****
**(A little story about watching what you say online while you’re in Korea)**