한국 직장에서 '야근'은 필수인가요? 수당은 주나요? > 교육/직장생활

Hello! Our friend! 😊 Are you curious about Korean work culture? I think the word ‘overtime’ may sound a bit unfamiliar and scary to foreign friends. 🌙 I will explain the reality of Korean office workers very honestly! ✨

To conclude, ‘Overtime’ is not legally required, but it is still a culture that exists in the atmosphere of Korean society.. 🏢

Let me tell you in more detail!

• The reality of overtime work: It's decreasing a lot compared to before! 📉 These days, more and more people consider 'work-life balance' important, so there are definitely more companies that encourage leaving work on time. 🏃‍♂️💨
• Why do we work overtime?: There are times when you have no choice but to do it because the workload is too much, but in fact, there still remains the ‘overtime shift’ where you watch your boss and stay at your job until he leaves work. 😅 Isn’t this a culture that really needs to disappear?
• What is the overtime pay?: Yes, Legally, you have to be paid! 💸 According to the Labor Standards Act, if you work outside of regular working hours, you must be paid overtime pay.
• But what is the reality?: Not all companies provide allowances on a regular basis. 😢 In particular, there are many companies that sign contracts that assume that overtime allowance is already included in the salary due to the ‘comprehensive wage system’. In this case, you are essentially working overtime for free... 😭

So these days, young Korean office workers ‘A company that doesn’t work overtime’is considered a condition of a really good job! 👍 If you look at my friends, they are trying very hard to change jobs to a place that guarantees leaving work on time.

If you happen to work in Korea in the future, It’s a good idea to check during the interview whether the ‘comprehensive wage system’ is included in the contract and what the overtime atmosphere is like! 🧐

Korean culture may seem a little tight, but it also means that there are many sincere and passionate people. 💖 If you have any more questions, please ask anytime! I will be there to help my friend so that he does not feel afraid of working life in Korea! 🥰 Fighting! 💪✨