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[futureexpat]

Greetings!

Let me first say, I'm a total newbie- I don't know what I don't know !
Long story short, I think Indonesia would be a good location for me.
From my research, I saw generally posisitve comments about EF& yes I saw on the initial application that it asks if you have a criminal background.And while here, it's not a big deal at all, but I have 2 misdemeanor marijuana paraphenalia charges. So, my question is- has anyone else out there been in a similar situation? As well, I was wondering- is it just that company- or is that something Visa-related, is this abig deal?

How do you get a background-check on yourself anyway?

Thanks in advance!!

[Tudor]

I wouldn't even mention it as Indonesia doesn't have the means to investigate people's backgrounds - they can't even be bothered checking degree certificates.

As long as you have two arms, two legs, and a pulse then EF will be happy. That's not necessarily a criticism of EF - just saying it as I see it.

[futureexpat]

REALLY?!???


Does anyone else agree??? I would have thought it anathema to lie on my application!?

[voltaire]

It's only a lie if they catch you, and most likely they won't check. Unlike many countries, Indonesia still does not require a criminal background check for EFL teachers. And who is Anna Thema?

[futureexpat]

Hehehe... took a minute to get your joke there Voltaire (my hero on free-speech!) !!

I always err on the side of disclosure; frankly, I'm still opposed to the idea of lying... So, this WOULD be an issue in other countries?

I was told (when I got my recent charge) that I can get this expunged w/in 6 months... I thought I might just wait it out??

That said, being a total newbie- I 100% welcome ALL feedback!!

Thanks!!

[Madame J]

I've never heard of criminal background checks being asked for in Indo.

[futureexpat]

The website for EF, when you make the initial contact- it asks you if you have a criminal "record". It didn't say anything about an actual background-check, I'm guessing now they probably just put that there so people might remove themselves/not apply if they do have one.

And again, I do appreciate all feedback, being a newbie& all

[voltaire]

In EF's case, they probably aren't interested in you unless you have a criminal background.

[futureexpat]

Voltaire- would you have a suggestion for a better company to work for?

[aeh]

I'm not sure they'd be able to check even if they wanted to...