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jdog2050 · Joined: 17 Dec 2006

So,

Hagwon troubles. They didn't pay for my plane ticket, they didn't have housing ready, changed the location where I requested to work without notifying me, and just now they asked me to substitute at a different location than the one I'm even listed at, which Ttompatz just told me is illegeal.

Is that enough to march in with a 30 day notice, and demand a letter of release or a report to the labor board?

(hilarity of all this: I haven't even started yet).

Aussiekimchi · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Location: SYDNEY

Get as much as you can in writing from your employer from this day on.

Any request outside of your contract should be given to you in writing with the school stamp on it.
e.g. working at another location

You should also keep written records of everything.
You should request your airfare reimbursement in writing tomorrow.
Have your boss sign it and stamp it whatever the answer is.

When it comes time to quit, you may want to take your case to the labor board and you will need to provide documented evidence of every gripe you have against your employer.

Without evidence, your complaints will simply fall on deaf ears.

When it is time to hand in your notice, send it by registred post and if you can, get your employer to sign, stamp and copy it for you.

If you do make the decision to quit, make sure you have a game plan.
Are you staying in Korea to work elsewhere?
Are you going home for good?

If you leave this job, you are going to be out of pocket. Realise that immediately. You are never going to get every cent owing to you.
Your best hope is damage control and to get out of an unhappy situation as quickly and as stress free as possible.
All the best of luck to you!

jdog2050 · Joined: 17 Dec 2006

jdog2050 · Joined: 17 Dec 2006

double post.

Aussiekimchi · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Location: SYDNEY

You'll run into trouble if your current employer does not want to cancel your visa or give you a release letter. That is why you will need all the written evidence.
Labor board should not be rushed into and should be done as a last option.
You will also need someone to help you with the Korean possibly.

If you used a decent recruiter, have them talk to your school boss.
Start getting your required paperwork together for the new visa.
You will not have to get a new CRC nor another medical.
BUT..you will have to visit Immigration with your current boss to cancel your current visa and then with your new boss to apply for the new one.
You will then go to Japan and back on the visa run.

Different Immi offices have slight variations on this so you may want to get some advice from your new employer as to exactly what your particular immi office needs you to do.

Ok..lone selfless act done for the day.
Back to the slave trade!

knee-highs · Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Location: yes

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

esetters21 · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Location: Seoul

Are you in or out of Korea? I know of a pie job that was offered to me that I can't except.

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

you can quit when ever you want, you are not a slave, if your employer has not paid your flights or visa costs you owe them nothing. Quit, go to japan, come back (not on your e2) and find another job. if your contract says 30 days then give them 30 days (but just remember just like back home if your employer is treating you like sh*t, you can just leave), just be prepared to leave the country

Aussiekimchi · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Location: SYDNEY

knee highs....I'm guessing you are one of those.." I take myself bloody seriously" types huh...
take a breathe...it is only Korea.