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[jpaul0983]

Hi,
I was wondering if any of you guys from the forum have ever successfully managed to go home during a contract and find a temp replacement for your classes for a few weeks? I'm in a bit of a situation that I thought would be so much easier to resolve!

I found out recently i had to return home for university essay writing reasons that i dont want to go into, needless to say i lose a lot of money if i dont go back for a few weeks. I was 3 months into a contract when i gave my boss 2 months notice of the problem. he said if i find a foreigner to take my classes, then no problem. So after finding no Fvisa applicants, I accepted someone on a tourist visa. She then proceeded to buy a flight here before my boss (with about 3 or 4 weeks to go) suddenly brought up the visa issue. turns out he doesnt want the risk and i have to find E2 or F visas. I found someone else who wanted a C4 visa but he told me C4s arent for hagwons. Someone else wanted a C2 visa but i assume its the same. So finally i found someone with an E2 who wants to take over my classes permanently but my agency hasnt been in touch for several days and i have 2 weeks until my flight.

Now im running out of time, still looking for Fvisas, the tourist visa girl is my back up and i'm hoping my agency will process a switch with the E2 visa guy. In hindsight i should've just given 2 months notice to quit but thats hindsight for you.

[deadhead]

This is a little off topic,but are you still looking for someone? If yes, what are the dates you need a replacement teacher? I am a F2 visa holder looking for substitute teaching jobs before I go to the US for a month in September.

[jpaul0983]

Yeah i suppose i am, though i wasnt intending to find anyone on here. But i need someone from June 10th for atleast 5 weeks, preferably more like 8 or 9. If your visa will allow you to work at a hagwon for those weeks full time then by all means please email me your details. Its in changwon and my apartment is pretty nice and has a large tv etc. its near busan. i'll need a photo and some info about your experience etc. email address is [email protected] - hope to hear from you.

[jpaul0983]

hey deadhead, youre gonna have to respond asap if you want the job. im running out of time and cant pm you so please send an email or reply on here one way or another. thanks