10.25.2005

Work & Home

After a week of staying in a hotel and working sporadically, I've finally managed to settle it. I moved into my apartment over the weekend and while it's not what I'd hoped for, it's acceptable. I'm pretty sure it's bigger than my previous two apartments in Korea, though that's not saying much. The new place, however, is quite a bit older. If you've not seen an apartment in Korea, they tend to be similar in size and comfort to a dorm room. At least the ones I've had. If I can fix my camera once again I'll take some pictures of the apartment and neighborhood.

Also, yesterday I started my first real day of work. Technically I started last Wednesday, but on that day several teachers were out sick, so I was thrown into the fire and filled in for the absent teachers. No big deal, as it beat what was to follow. Come Thursday and Friday all the classes were covered, so there was nothing for me to do. So, I did two days of observation. Basically sitting in another teachers class and watching them teach. Needless to say this is not fun for either teacher. If you are observing, as I was, it's terribly boring. Especially since I've taught before and know what to expect. Also, if you are the teacher being observed it can be a bit nerve-racking.

On Thursday, I followed around the teacher that I replaced, a Canadian fellow of, I'd guess, about 24 years old and without question the most miserable person I've ever met. Sometimes you meet people in Korea (and I suppose everywhere) that just hate life, he was one. During one of his classes I asked him about another teacher and he proceeded to go on a verbal rampage in front of the students. This rampage included several four-letter words (think: f'ing c'). After that episode, I kept quiet most of the day, but occasionally had to listen to him explain how bad the world and all of its people are. Obviously, I was happy when the day was over and am happy now that he is no longer here. I didn't get to know him well, but I'm not too disappointed about it.

The next day, Friday, I was relieved to find out that I would be following around various other teachers and observing their classes. All of whom turned out to be decent people with much cheerier dispositions.

The only complaint I have about the school so far is the policy that teachers must stay in the building until the end of the day. For example, yesterday I had three scheduled classes between 2:30pm and 7pm. So, I'm required to be at the school by one o'clock. No problem since I need the time to prepare. However, I'm also required to stay at the school until 9pm, which means I have to kill two hours at the end of the day. There is no work that takes place during this time. Yesterday I surfed the internet and did crossword puzzles, so I'm a bit confused as to why I can't just go home. However, that being said, so far I really like the school and people and can use the extra time to write on my blog.

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