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[deadhead]

I recently got married and received my F2 Visa. My hagwon has been screwing me for a couple months now (not paying on time, making me come in on Saturday). I put up with it because I wasn't sure what my options are once I get my F2 visa.
Now the time has come to see what my options are. If I leave (not quit, but give them notice) what happens? I assume nothing because I am no longer "married" to my school with my E2 visa, but I signed my contract with them while on an E2.
I hope that there is an option for me to just quietly leave and find a better job somewhere else.
Thanks for the help!

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[tzechuk]

Give them one month's notice to tell them you are resigning.

If they want to fire you on the spot, they still have to give you one month's compensation. If they don't, you can take them to the labour board.

[deadhead]

And then that's it? They can't try to get money from me or accuse me of breaking the contract? No mark on my immigration record? It's that easy?
Thanks for the fast response!

[v88]

[deadhead]

I started here in September 2008, then resigned in September 2009. I don't know what is happening. There seems to be the same amount of students. I guess either way you look at it, I've been here 6 months, so I don't have to worry about that part at least.

Thanks for the helpful advice!

[bobranger]

Yes, it's that easy. Leave tomorrow if you want. The only bad that will happen is you won't get a positive reference. Keep us posted, I'm interested if your boss changes his/her attitude.

Best of luck to the you and your spouse

[Banana_Man]

I'm interested in the responses too as I will be leaving soon too - going to say so after March payday^^* Will work the month though.

[Goon-Yang]

[toadkillerdog]

As has been pointed out, on an F-2 or F-5 there is not a whole lot the Hagwon owner can do. Your spouse owns your F-2 and you own your F-5. Your contract has nothing to do with your visa status at this point. You are also in a much better position than a normal E-2 as you DO NOT have to leave the country anytime soon. You could hang around years and torment your former employer if you so wish. Your spouses family can also put pressure on the boss. If you are being screwed over, stick to your guns. That F series visa actually has a bit of power to it.

[deadhead]

Ok. So I was looking at my contract and it mentions that if I leave, I have to reimburse the school for my airfare ticket. I don't see anything about 6 months. Is that a problem?
There is also something about recruiter fees. If I leave I have to pay recruiter fees. I don't have the exact wording in front of me, but it says something like that.
Is this all really irrelevant now as toadkillerdog said?
Thanks for all the help, and I'll post updates.

[tzechuk]

Compare your contracts.

Chances are you were given a standard contract.

Did they give you any tickets to go home in 2009? If so, then yes, they have a case there...

As for recruiter, since this is your second contract, I can't see them using it against you- they didn't need a recruiter to find you. You were already there.

[Goon-Yang]

Let's see

[yashi]

OP -
First, did you receive severance for your initial year? If not, go and collect it for 1.5 years.

Next, inform your employer that you have an F-2 and give the proper notice of termination of your current contract. Suggest that he/she can re-negotiate a new contract with you.

Then, go next door to the closest hagwon to begin part-time work. This step might actually be your first because you are now entitled to seek extra work legally.

The way it works for you now is that you have as much freedom as you see fit. You can check with labor about your situation for some advice concerning your contract. Immigration no longer cares about you as long as your spouse is sponsoring you.

[jiberish]

What a crap contract. Why would you sign it with that rubbish in it in the first place?