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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
Location: Haebangchon, Seoul
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 Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:06 am Post subject: Worried about the health check... |
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I have a minor stomach illness that is not contagious and very treatable with medication.
During my health check today, I told the supervising doctor that I had the illness but downplayed it's severity (it is not a severe illness anyway). I decided to tell him because I believe I told them the first time I had a visa in Korea, then it hit me afterwards that maybe I omitted it. Back then I wasn't on any medication for it and now I am. I usually don't lie about it but sometimes I do if it looks like it may jeapordize things (I didn't mention it to my employer).
Anyway, during the health check the doctor didn't seem to like what he heard when I told him about the illness. The doctor spoke English incredibly well and he told me: "an illness like this doesn't bode well for your work in Korea..." just before dismissing me.
Is it possible for them to disqualify you for an ARC card if you have an E2 Visa already and are already in country? I know they will if you have AIDs or marijuana in your system but can they just disqualify you for not being 100% healthy? Thanks. |
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jb99
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:28 am Post subject: |
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| I've seen some very out of shape guys working in Korea, so I don't think something like that is worthy of disqualification. Perhaps it depends on how well your employer likes you. |
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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
Location: Haebangchon, Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:30 am Post subject: |
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| jb99 wrote: |
| Perhaps it depends on how well your employer likes you. |
They seem to like me alright. I sure as hell like them, it's definitely the best job I've had in Asia so far. It'd be a shame if anything screwed it up, which is why I'm so worried. |
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jb99
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:41 am Post subject: |
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| Stalin84 wrote: |
| jb99 wrote: |
| Perhaps it depends on how well your employer likes you. |
They seem to like me alright. I sure as hell like them, it's definitely the best job I've had in Asia so far. It'd be a shame if anything screwed it up, which is why I'm so worried. |
Your worry probably doesn't help your stomach. 
What happens, happens. If your employer brings it up, and they don't have great English, then find a Korean friend to help explain that it isn't a big deal with treatment. |
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Poker
Joined: 16 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:01 am Post subject: |
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On a side note, maybe you should do something about your stomach illness. Find out the underlying cause. Medication only treats the symptoms. Later on it might not be so minor. For the sake of your life and future family, solve it now while you still can.  |
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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
Location: Haebangchon, Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:40 am Post subject: |
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| Poker wrote: |
| On a side note, maybe you should do something about your stomach illness. Find out the underlying cause. Medication only treats the symptoms. Later on it might not be so minor. For the sake of your life and future family, solve it now while you still can. |
It's a manageable disease but it's well known and as of today, not curable. I don't want to say the specific name of the disease because this is a public forum but you could say it's similar to Crohn's.
Hopefully there will be a cure in ten years or so, for now I just have to manage. I'm glad I stocked six months worth of medication in Canada because the specific kind of medication I'm on isn't available here as far as I know. |
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PatrickGHBusan
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:37 am Post subject: |
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Well the doctor was being blunt and clear anyway right?
Your stomach disease or condition may indeed be a problem if it gets worse.
From your posts it seems to me something minor that can be managed with medication. From an employer standpoint, it can be an issue if they evaluate risk in one way or another.
Having a medicated condition may mean that your employer does not wish to run the risk of you falling ill and missing work (that costs money and creates disruptions for the school) or your employer may not even consider this if it is minor like you said. |
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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:12 am Post subject: |
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| PatrickGHBusan wrote: |
Well the doctor was being blunt and clear anyway right?
Your stomach disease or condition may indeed be a problem if it gets worse.
From your posts it seems to me something minor that can be managed with medication. From an employer standpoint, it can be an issue if they evaluate risk in one way or another.
Having a medicated condition may mean that your employer does not wish to run the risk of you falling ill and missing work (that costs money and creates disruptions for the school) or your employer may not even consider this if it is minor like you said. |
It's something I've had under control for quite some time and can continue to keep under control. It's the same as someone who uses an inhaler for asthma, if you stay diligent with your medication it shouldn't become a probelm.
The doctor just seemed to make a bigger deal out of it than is normal. He made it seem like I had something much more serious than what I have. His overreaction might get me into trouble which is what I'm worried about |
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Riker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Now you know why western doctors are highly regarded. It's ridiculous that this doctor made a big deal out of this, especially if its not contagious.
I would have said "your response does not bode well for your profession" |
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jena2nsu
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| If it's IBS, I can't see how that would be a problem working in South Korea. |
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