Korean Job Discussion Forums

[supernick]

So, you�ve gone through the new visa requirements for the E-2, and been tested for HIV. Now, what if you have a positive result for HIV? Does the South Korean government offer any form of counseling?

There will be some that are going to get a very unpleasant surprise, and it�s going to be extra rough on those.

Losing your job, being sent home and being offered no form of counseling is really a bit much.

Yes, Korea Sparkling.

[Atavistic]

I have an idea.

Get tested at home before you come.

Wow. Rocket science.

[IlIlNine]

Geez. You're basically at most a day away from being home. Even in this scenario, I don't think one day of missed counseling will be significant.

If you want help, you could always take it upon yourself to go see a shrink.

I think the trolls on this board also make this place *sparkling* sometimes...

[supernick]

No trolling here.

I guess they would be pretty quick putting someone on a plane back home and they'll probably pay for it.

As for getting tested back home, there are still many who are tested here and I don't think Korea is prepared to offer any sort of counseling, and this is important. Will the results be kept confidential? If they are going to test, then they should offer counseling.

Another question: What if the test was a false positive? This does happen.

[SuperHero]

supernick,
if you are concerned about a positive result just get tested back home. You can have all the privacy and counselling you want.

[supernick]

I've been tested a couple of times and I'm not worried for myself. I have a concern about others who are presently in Korea. The tests are for E-2 and for EPIK teachers and I'm neither. I am thnkful that when I was tested there was pre-counseling in case of a positive result.

I just think that if they are going to test for HIV, they should have some sort of counseling. There will be some with a positive test result and being away from home, family and close friends is going to be a tough pill.

[Bibbitybop]

In the thread that just got locked 2 days ago, titled "I contracted HIV," the OP said once the government found out, he was on the next plane out of her by force.

[Trevor]

Okay, they'll counsel you. Then they'll kick you out. BUT you will be counseled first.

[Vicissitude]

[Vicissitude]

[Bibbitybop]

[Atavistic]

[jvalmer]

I think most countries would be pretty quick deporting a non-citizen if they knew he/she had aids.
I believe the USA won't let foreigners, with aids, into the country. I'm not sure about Canada's policy though.