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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Asia
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 Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:56 am Post subject: How do I pull a runner? |
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I recently gave my letter of resignation to my boss, and things are really weird. I'm sure he hates me and won't pay me again. Also, I'm ready to take a vacation and visit m family. I should have one anyway, but he said I can only take my vacation at the end of the year.
These are among my many complaints. So anyway, what exactly should I do before I leave next week?
Also, I'm worried that if I run he will make up some lie to say that I stole something or try his best to prevent me from returning to Korea. Have you ever heard any stories about the boss burning a former employer? |
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tfunk
Joined: 12 Aug 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:19 am Post subject: Re: How do I pull a runner? |
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I don't think anybody can stop you unless he accuses you of a crime and you are ordered to court.
Did you tell him you were leaving?
My previous boss sent her husband to the airport. I don't know the details, but the girl that was leaving started screaming and some U.S. marines stepped in to help at the airport. Fill in the blanks with gory details if you like. My boss said she only wanted the phone back as it wasn't hers.
My boss was really nice and went out of her way to help me for the whole year. At my birthday and Christmas she brought me shopping and said I could pick out any clothes I wanted (maybe that was her subtle way of saying I wasn't properly dressed!).
Anyway, good luck with whatever you do and I wouldn't sweat it. |
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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Asia
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| I'm also wondering how long it takes for immigration to cancel my visa, so I can start the process again. |
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Netz
Joined: 11 Oct 2004
Location: a parallel universe where people and places seem to be the exact opposite of "normal"
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:21 am Post subject: |
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| hagwonnewbie wrote: |
| I'm also wondering how long it takes for immigration to cancel my visa, so I can start the process again. |
I kinda laughed when I saw the title of this thread, it's kind of a "no-brainier" except that's it's really not anymore because of the visa regulation changes.
So your question in light of the E2 regs is quite valid, and probably will be getting asked a little more frequently on this board as more people realize you can't just fly to Japan and back anymore to solve the problem.
Don't quote me on this (meaning do your own research) BUT..................
I'm always amazed that this FINE POINT seems to have slipped by the minds of many E2 teachers regarding the new visa laws.
You must complete (or wait out it out in some other country) 9 or 10 months of your current E2 before being eligible for another.....unless, you have a letter of release?
Again, someone like ttompatz could give you the exact details of this new statute, but it's basically going to be a deal killer for many in the future.
You can't run as easily as before.
If you get a bad job, you're pretty much stuck with it, or can get on a plane and go home.
Also, if you run, there's the possibility that you'll be flagged by immigration if your boss files a formal complaint against you, again making it difficult to get back in.
You might tell them there's been a death in the family, and that you MUST go (Koreans always put family first, and have a real tough time arguing this excuse).
With any luck, you'll be on a plane home with no black marks against you.
Hopefully someone else with more specific knowledge of this will jump in here though.
I myself want to know if there are any "workarounds" for this new 9-10 month period of completion on an E2. |
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Joe Boxer
Joined: 25 Dec 2007
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: |
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| Just go. No one will stop you. And just come back when you want. |
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egrog1717
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Step 1. Wait until midnight
Step 2. Run
Sorry, couldn't resist... All the best! |
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Tobias
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:57 am Post subject: Could this be? |
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I believe one has always had to either:
1. get a release from his current employer before applying for another visa
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2. wait out the 9 months before applying for another visa
This helped/helps protect schools from predatory teachers feigning interest in outfits just for free rides here. Without some kind of check in place, a school would be taking a hell of a risk by giving a new hire a plane ticket to Korea. Said new employee could simply come to Korea on a naive boss's dime, reject his commitment, and go immediately elsewhere. Surely there has always been some sort of red light in place to help allay some of the risk of being burned on air fare. |
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Draz
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Could this be? |
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| Tobias wrote: |
I believe one has always had to either:
1. get a release from his current employer before applying for another visa
or
2. wait out the 9 months before applying for another visa
This helped/helps protect schools from predatory teachers feigning interest in outfits just for free rides here. Without some kind of check in place, a school would be taking a hell of a risk by giving a new hire a plane ticket to Korea. Said new employee could simply come to Korea on a naive boss's dime, reject his commitment, and go immediately elsewhere. Surely there has always been some sort of red light in place to help allay some of the risk of being burned on air fare. |
It should be six months instead of nine months, then. |
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Trinitarian
Joined: 15 May 2008
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When I left early the cute girl at the airport asked when I planned on returning to Korea. I replied "Never". When the cute girl at the airport in Manila asked how long I was planning on staying in the Philippines I replied "Forever".
Just have your Alien Immigration card and there should be no problem. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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