Some contracts make provisions for one week of emergency leave in the event of a death, or life-threatening illness/injury, of a family member. Even if this is not in a contract, any Korean employer will typically give you a week off (as long as you have demonstrated that you are a good teacher); it's a better option than losing an employee. This leave is unpaid and may require some sort of proof of the situation.
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“I had been teaching ESL in Europe and Asia for four years when I contacted Footprints. Before I found Footprints, I was independently searching for a position in Seoul and I was extremely hesitant to pursue any of the contracts that I was offered. The schools and other recruiting firms that I came into contact with were offering contracts with suspicious clauses and inadequate housing. I knew that Ben and Jeff ran a professional service as soon as I spoke to them on the phone. I have since completed my one year contract in Seoul and can honestly say that everything went well from beginning to end. Although Korea is not always the easiest place to live, Footprints makes the transition so much smoother. Footprints is upfront, honest and dependable. I would highly recommend their service for anyone considering teaching abroad and would not hesitate to re-sign with Footprints in the future.”
