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[wombo]

I am just curious how easy it is to move to Korea from Aus without a Degree, I currently work for a Large Asian multinational that has many offices in Korea.

Thanks

PS. this is my first post on this Forum.

[dutchy pink]

Depends...

What do you plan on doing when you are here?

[wombo]

Currently I work at an engineering firm. We automate Power plants, oil and gas facilities, mining, semiconductor.

[sojourner1]

That's very possible for your firm to send you up to Korea as I have met many engineers on short term assignments. Most come from Germany, Ireland, and other European countries who only stay for a few weeks at a time, but don't object at all as it's nice to be home often.

In fact, I have met more engineers than teachers where I am living, but they come and go, often staying only 2 weeks. They regularly come to help the Koreans set up manufacturing processes and to teach Koreans about many technical details of manufacturing technologies. This includes the varied processes involved in building ships, cars, appliances, military equipment, and almost any other manufactured thing you can think of.

If you want to teach English, you have to have a bachelors degree to get the work visa, but I am not sure if their is a degree requirement for engineering job sojourns though. I am assuming there isn't as many engineers only have a 2 year degree or just a certification, but I really don't know as most tend to be older senior level guys in their industries that I didn't inquire about since I know their situation is much different than any possible for me. I have never met a young engineer here, just all old men which indicates companies send their most experienced engineers on the lucrative international assignments. Good luck.

[blackjack]

Your best bet would be to ask the HR person at your work about internal transfers. I will warn you tho that it is unlikely. Even tho the firm is multinational most of the people in the korea offices will be korean.

I asked about a transfer at my work and i was offered China, Mongolia or Japan but was told Korea was impossible as that office would not hire non-koreans (see said rolling her eyes). But looks like i will be heading off to china for six months