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[PirateT]

I've been looking at going to either Japan or Korea, however, a number of job postings have the "and in good health" phrase in them.

I have epilepsy, but as far epileptics go I have it pretty good(seizures controlled with meds, don't require medical treatment for the seizure itself). Is this going to be an issue if I apply somewhere?

For the record, I'm a ways from getting my certs in order, but this is something I'd need to know sooner rather than later.

[fluffyhamster]

If the medication completely prevents seizures, and you are otherwise fit and healthy, then I wouldn't declare to any East Asian employer that you have epilepsy, at least not if actually landing a job rather than being shown little more than token sympathy and appreciation (and perhaps not even that!) for your honesty is a concern. That is, I imagine that the only gig in this neck of the TEFL woods that would be at all sympathetic to employing declared epileptics would be the JET Programme.

[tttompatz]