Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Just ran...am I a criminal?
Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
imoscardotcom



Joined: 01 Sep 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:18 pm    Post subject: Just ran...am I a criminal? Reply with quote
So I ran from my school and then got this email from the director saying that they had immigration record me as a criminal and that they are reporting me to Interpol as a criminal. I don't think that Interpol is going to be involved because honestly, this is not like some international crime I have committed. I owe the flight money still but that's it. I'm still in Korea and am leaving today. Will I have any trouble going through immigration at the airport?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
earthquakez



Joined: 10 Nov 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shocked Why didn't you do it on the weekend? As for Interpol - what a load of cobblers! They've got their hands full tracking drug rings, murderers, perverts etc.

How did your boss get to communicate with you? I don't understand why you didn't leave before they worked out you weren't coming to work again. At Immigration just walk in as normal, go through the checks as normal, and do it early. And can you give us the name of your school? It doesn't matter now and hopefully we can spread the news of avoiding it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Triple007



Joined: 29 Nov 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most runners aren't prosecuted, or sent to jail or anything like that. The vast majority are sent to vacation camps in North Korea. 10 years flies by when you're having fun.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Just ran...am I a criminal? Reply with quote
imoscardotcom wrote:
So I ran from my school and then got this email from the director saying that they had immigration record me as a criminal and that they are reporting me to Interpol as a criminal.


Send him a nice response telling him that you've notified the prosecutor's office in his town and have reported him for violating the libel/slander law in Korea.

Quote:
I don't think that Interpol is going to be involved because honestly, this is not like some international crime I have committed.


Interpol doesn't get involved unless a national government, not some put-out hagweon director, requests their involvement.

Quote:
I owe the flight money still but that's it. I'm still in Korea and am leaving today. Will I have any trouble going through immigration at the airport?


Whatever money you or even the boss thinks you owe, you have not stolen anything. It's a civil action and his remedy is to sue you. Immigration has nothing at all to do with it.

Hey, send him that e-mail from the airport!

Last edited by CentralCali on Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:42 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
imoscardotcom



Joined: 01 Sep 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had to leave early so I could get some things taken care of at another embassy. I couldn't get any other time off, and once I made it out I thought I'd just go ahead and run then. It was stupid. So do you think I'll have any issues with immigration? What should I say if they start asking questions? Scared because my director seems particularly vindictive. The second I pass through immigration at the airport I'll post the name of the school. I should also add that I know for a fact other teachers have pulled runners from the school. Since I'm assuming they cancelledy visa, how many days do I have before I'm overstaying? Is it 10? If I can't get a flight out I might have to stay another day.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
imoscardotcom



Joined: 01 Sep 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh and I don't even owe the school the flight money. The recruiting agency paid and I haven't heard from them yet.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
marsavalanche



Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You have nothing to worry about. He's a moron and trying to scare you.

Saying Interpol will get involved? LMFAO that just made me day, who does he think you are Julian Assange?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Just ran...am I a criminal? Reply with quote
imoscardotcom wrote:
So I ran from my school and then got this email from the director saying that they had immigration record me as a criminal and that they are reporting me to Interpol as a criminal. I don't think that Interpol is going to be involved because honestly, this is not like some international crime I have committed. I owe the flight money still but that's it. I'm still in Korea and am leaving today. Will I have any trouble going through immigration at the airport?


He is blowing smoke up your azz.

You are not a criminal. All you did was quit your job.

You may owe airfare but chances are that your boss has a 10 day delay in paying your salary so he is covered anyway and you owe nothing.

Immigration won't care and won't stop you (hand in your ARC as you leave (canceling your visa) and you can find a new job at your convenience if that is your desire.

Sleep well, enjoy your flight.

.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
imoscardotcom



Joined: 01 Sep 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didnt even get an ARC yet. I wasn't there long enough. Yes, things were that bad. Lesson learned ( never ignore the hagwon blacklist!!) and I honestly don't care to ever come back to Korea. I just want to get out of here with no trouble.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
olsanairbase



Joined: 30 Aug 2010
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
imoscardotcom wrote:
I didnt even get an ARC yet. I wasn't there long enough. Yes, things were that bad. Lesson learned ( never ignore the hagwon blacklist!!) and I honestly don't care to ever come back to Korea. I just want to get out of here with no trouble.


They can't touch you. Don't worry about it. If they tried anything then you could get them deep water for false imprisonment and kidnapping.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007
PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
imoscardotcom wrote:
I didnt even get an ARC yet. I wasn't there long enough. Yes, things were that bad. Lesson learned ( never ignore the hagwon blacklist!!) and I honestly don't care to ever come back to Korea. I just want to get out of here with no trouble.


How long have you been here?
Back to top