Korean Job Discussion Forums

vyvy · Joined: 19 May 2009

My recruiter recieved my documents on June 3 (2 Weeks ago). I was told that they are waiting for my appointment letter from EPIK and haven't heard from them since then. Do you have yours?

toadhjo · Joined: 07 Apr 2009

I'm currently in the same boat...playing the waiting game. My recruiter got my docs about 2 weeks ago as well.

I passed my interview, and took care assembling my visa docs...I'm not too worried.

uk27 · Joined: 19 May 2009 Location: Korea

Not yet.

My recruiter received my documents May 28th.

Still waiting.

kokujin · Joined: 17 May 2009 Location: Washington, DC

My recruiter received my documents on June 2. I still haven't gotten any word on my contract yet either.

cathywantstoteachabroad · Joined: 21 May 2009 Location: Canada

Same here. Waiting to hear.

kantoi09 · Joined: 02 May 2009

I am still waiting ,too. They received it about two weeks ago. But my recruiter said that ,most likely, I will receive it by the end of June.

DJR · Joined: 27 May 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada

I sent my documents three weeks ago but contacted my recruiter today and she said I should hear from them any day now. I hope. I was worried, but happy to see other people are in the same situation!

MissLady717 · Joined: 04 Jun 2009

woo hoo some other people in the same boat as i am! they got my docs on the 4th and said they would email me within 2-3 weeks. itll be 2 weeks as of tomorrow...
ill be so sad if things dont work out... mainly cuz ill have to tell my dad why i wont be going to korea after all + ill still be jobless in this wonderful economy!

espoir · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Location: Incheon, South Korea

Okay guys relax!!!!

One of the main reasons that you are all waiting is because firstly there are many, many more applications this year than last year.

Also, and much more importantly, the contract renewal applications are still going through. EPIK and the provincial offices of education (POE) do not know which foreigners will be renewing and of those that are, which are staying or want to be moved.

After they take care of us, then they will be sending out the information to you guys and they won't be finished with us for another week or two.

toadhjo · Joined: 07 Apr 2009

Well, the only thing I'm worried about is the possibility that they accepted too many people during the interviews, which would obviously result in some problems...

That said, I dropped my recruiter an e-mail checking in earlier this week, and he didn't seem concerned, so that abated by worries significantly.

vonnegutjr · Joined: 24 Mar 2009

I've got an idea. Find a different job. Unless you are content in reading the hundreds of posts on here about how EPIK teacher's co-teacher's/schools are crazy, vacation actually sucks, unpaid summer/winter camps etc. Otherwise I guess you could wait it out an keep your fingers crossed. Good Luck!

kokujin · Joined: 17 May 2009 Location: Washington, DC

Bloopity Bloop · Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Seoul yo

Well, if this offers anyone relief, my recruiter just sent me my contract and addenda yesterday night for SMOE.

I've been waiting for these documents for a while now. I understand SMOE and EPIK are separate entities, but they're both government programs.

Good luck to all of you who are still waiting.

DrugstoreCowgirl · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject:

I sent my documents in over a month ago and still haven't heard anything. My friend applied directly to EPIK while I went through a recruiter, and she got her contract 2 weeks ago. I'm guessing people who applied directly have the advantage.

tonyvu · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

EPIK received my docs on may 12th and my notice of appointment was printed on june 3rd. They come out in bunches so it's not surprising to hear this...just be patient.