Korean Job Discussion Forums

DrTommyTom · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Location: Suwon, South Korea

hey all, Im thinking of quitting my job here in Pohang after like 4-5 months of doing this. However, I want to stay in Korea and get another job in my old stomping grounds of Seoul. What will I need to do in order to make a smooth transition from this job to another?

iggyb · Joined: 29 Oct 2003

Read your contract to see what it says about notice. Give notice. If you aren't in a fairly good place, that will probably lead to trouble, but it is the way it is supposed to be done.

I left places mid-contract or at the end of the contract with only slight problems because I stayed until they found a replacement.

If you start having problems, if you have a new boss lined up, they can often help you work it out with the old one.

You'll need a release letter which allows you to get a new visa with a new school.

cruisemonkey · Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

Also, your contract probably has a condition where you have to pay back airfare if you don't stay 6 months. If you are 5 months into it, why not stay one more month, get another month's worth of salary, and avoid paying back the airfare?

I negotiated with my school and took less pay for my final month. They accepted it and let me transfer. If you are willing to give up a little, you can save in the long run, cause it would cost you a flight out of Korea anyway. So, factor in all your expenses and see what you can do to stay in the country.

derekcalzad · Joined: 20 May 2009

I just did my visa run last week. There is no need for a Letter of Release. As long as you get your employer to cancel your visa and you DO NOT leave the country after then you are fine to get a new visa.

Line up a new job, find someone willing to hire you. There are many recruiters who will tell you that you can't do this. YOU CAN. I suggest Bonnie from Okay Recruiting. She helped me out.

I will tell you one thing, if your old job is smart. They will try and tell you that you have to leave the country within seven days or 14 days. This is NOT TRUE. Everybody gets a 30 day exit order from immigration. Don't let them lie to ya.

Don't leave the country for those 30 days or else you will need a new criminal check. If you stay here a criminal check is NOT needed. Your new job applies for the visa and bam you have your visa number.

Then off to Japan (paid for by your new employer) and get your new visa.

derekcalzad · Joined: 20 May 2009

ahh I should add, you can leave the country within those 30days but only to go to Japan to get your new visa Smile