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F-4 and getting a job while in the U.S.

 
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machellebelle



Joined: 16 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:02 pm    Post subject: F-4 and getting a job while in the U.S. Reply with quote

Has anyone (recently) had luck getting a job while they were in the U.S.? I've tried working with recruiters, and am having sh*t luck. I've gotten a few phone calls, but as soon as they hear I have a F-4, that's the end of it.

I really want to return, but I don't want to go back unless I *know* I have a job...Should I risk going back and hoping I get one when I get there?
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E_athlete



Joined: 09 Jun 2009
Location: Korea sparkling

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I keep hearing this, why are F-4's being treated by lepers? Can anyone explain it to me?
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DCJames



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

F-4s are a dime a dozen here.
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andrewchon



Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is no explanation. Maybe the F4 are not the wonder-cure for the ills of Korean ESL they were hoped to be. Anyway, OP basically timed it badly. F4's are hired by GEPIK and some hagwons (CDI et al). Others turn their noses at 'em. Major hiring time for GEPIK is October.
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M-Tea



Joined: 11 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm guessing it's the general ability of your average F-4 visa holder to speak Korean and get legal support if needed. That's pretty scary for most academies given the average level of shadiness one finds.
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machellebelle



Joined: 16 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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