Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Wingnut]

I haven't seen this posted already, so forgive me if I'm late, but I hear immigration has expanded their policy of allowing E2 visa-holders to legally add second and third government-affiliated workplaces to their visa, making it now possible to hold multiple jobs simultaneously at different private institutes.

[northway]

I assume this only holds if their visa granting institution gives them permission to do so.

[ReeNah]

I thought this was always possible?

[ttompatz]

[Stan Rogers]

It never ceases to amaze me about how many foreigners there are in Korea; who never read their visa conditions, and think working under the table is legal.

[some waygug-in]

It also never ceases to amaze that many "hogwon directors" are as ignorant of the E2 visa restrictions as are the fresh off the boat newbie.

[misher]

This really doesn't change much. Why?

1. From what I gather, most hogwons will not give you permission for a second job anyway.

2. Even if your hagwon gives you permission (like WSI) finding a second job isn't easy. These new rules now open up possibilities to teach corporates and in other private companies etc, but most of those companies want female Kyopos. If not then male Kyopos. If not then an F-2.

3. Most people who work second jobs do an after-school program but with the saturation of F-2s in Seoul, many of these programs are asking for F-2s now. With the old rules one could work at an after-school program anyway because it is considered a public job so this new measure doesn't change anything really.

4. You still may not work more hours or be paid more. Bye bye lucrative opportunities that would otherwise be legal.

In my opinion this new measure doesn't change the current situation a whole lot.

Ttompatz, your thoughts?

[ttompatz]

Sounds nice on paper but the reality is that nothing has changed nor is it likely to change much.

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[ontheway]

[hellofaniceguy]

School owners do not want their employee(s) teaching at two schools; conflict of interest...(the risk of losing customers/students to the other school), scheduling class conflicts, travel time, what happens when the school or teacher wants to part ways, (the other school is left holding the bag) etc...housing (which school pays or is it 50/50) there are a host of issues related to NOT allowing one to teach at 2 locations.

[TheUrbanMyth]

[ThingsComeAround]

[lifeinkorea]

Has anyone ever been able to get an answer from immigration why there is a 1 location rule? What is the problem with simply reporting your income regardless where you work? I did this in Japan and taught privates legally.

[Who's Your Daddy?]