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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Radius wrote: |
| Is it just me, or does this kid sound like he's not cut out for living and working in Korea? |
My thoughts exactly. For starters your writing style is terrible. And on top of it you come off as a paranoid schizo. My money is on two months for this one. Any takers? |
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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| And to the OP, buy a computer when you get here. Its much cheaper. This is just one of many examples of you not doing your research. Thats all the free advice Im giving. If you want any more advice, PM me for a small fee. |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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My university did not provide notary service. I had to have someone back home take a copy to a notary, then have that authenticated at the county clerk, then take it to the state apostille office.
My FBI CRC had to be mailed to DC for federal apostille (it's a federal document�not a state one.) |
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iselynjenniep
Joined: 01 Jul 2010
Location: bundang
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| yes, you have to have your degree apostilled at the secretary of state but you can also have your FBI check apostilled at the secretary of state, you don't have to send it to DC. i had both apostilled at the NC secretary of state in may. |
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SeoulCat
Joined: 26 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Seriously, this person is just looking for advice. Why is everyone bashing?
I was pretty scared and nervous about accepting certain job offers and honestly, its not hard to get a job. If its not right, then move along and wait for the next one. I accepted an offer last week and I leave this Friday so it was a tough decision for me to go so fast, but I knew it was the right position for me. Go with your gut.
Since my company needed me there ASAP, they are letting me forego the apostilled FBI CBC for up to 3 months. You should ask ur recruiter/company if there is any way that they can do that. By the way, I am an F-4 visa, so that might make a difference actually...
Not all states will apostille the CBC. Virginia, for example, only does state documents. Call and check with whatever state you are in. |
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Izyb
Joined: 26 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Haha, you'll be right. I have a lot of respect for Americans who actually leave America. |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| iselynjenniep wrote: |
| yes, you have to have your degree apostilled at the secretary of state but you can also have your FBI check apostilled at the secretary of state, you don't have to send it to DC. i had both apostilled at the NC secretary of state in may. |
It depends on the state. There was a thread about this a while back. NYS is one of the states that won't apostille federal documents. It's easy enough to mail it to DC. |
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absane
Joined: 24 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| SeoulCat wrote: |
Seriously, this person is just looking for advice. Why is everyone bashing?
I was pretty scared and nervous about accepting certain job offers and honestly, its not hard to get a job. If its not right, then move along and wait for the next one. I accepted an offer last week and I leave this Friday so it was a tough decision for me to go so fast, but I knew it was the right position for me. Go with your gut. |
I really appreciate your thoughtful consideration! 
My gut is telling me to take this job. But, it is not a decision I am used to making.
To be honest, I think I am holding back because of the friends and family I will miss. I have had nightmares lately about my dad having a second heart attack and dying while I am away. But you know, I cannot let "what ifs" stop me from experiencing the things I want to experience.
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Since my company needed me there ASAP, they are letting me forego the apostilled FBI CBC for up to 3 months. You should ask ur recruiter/company if there is any way that they can do that. By the way, I am an F-4 visa, so that might make a difference actually...
Not all states will apostille the CBC. Virginia, for example, only does state documents. Call and check with whatever state you are in. |
I do not know... according to my research, South Korea could at any time decide to stop accepting apostilled CBC from any State Dept. except for the DOS in DC. Maybe the guy that I read it from is overly paranoid, but I lack experience to say that I know otherwise. Besides, the trip will be fun. I have never seen DC.
| marsavalanche wrote: |
| Radius wrote: |
| Is it just me, or does this kid sound like he's not cut out for living and working in Korea? |
My thoughts exactly. For starters your writing style is terrible. And on top of it you come off as a paranoid schizo. My money is on two months for this one. Any takers? |
What is so terrible about my writing style? This is an Internet forum, not a Master's thesis. I understand that we are all supposed to be ESL teachers, but I am hoping that this place is a bit more relaxed than a classroom.
I was freaking out at the time that I made this thread because a lot of things came down on me all at one time (much of which I will not post). I have had a while to talk to friends and cool off some.
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| And to the OP, buy a computer when you get here. Its much cheaper. This is just one of many examples of you not doing your research. Thats all the free advice Im giving. If you want any more advice, PM me for a small fee. |
I am sure it is cheaper just as everything else is cheaper over there. However, I cannot think of everything to research. My apologies for lacking adequate preparations equal to or exceeding your liking. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| absane wrote: |
| marsavalanche wrote: |
| And to the OP, buy a computer when you get here. Its much cheaper. This is just one of many examples of you not doing your research. Thats all the free advice Im giving. If you want any more advice, PM me for a small fee. |
I am sure it is cheaper just as everything else is cheaper over there. However, I cannot think of everything to research. My apologies for lacking adequate preparations equal to or exceeding your liking. |
If you're coming from the States, a lot of things are actually more expensive (food being the big one). Don't come here expecting third world prices to go with your first world lifestyle. |
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absane
Joined: 24 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Izyb wrote: |
| Haha, you'll be right. I have a lot of respect for Americans who actually leave America. |
In many ways, I feel like I do not even fit in to the American culture despite having been born and raised here. I relate more to my Korean friends. |
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absane
Joined: 24 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| northway wrote: |
| absane wrote: |
| marsavalanche wrote: |
| And to the OP, buy a computer when you get here. Its much cheaper. This is just one of many examples of you not doing your research. Thats all the free advice Im giving. If you want any more advice, PM me for a small fee. |
I am sure it is cheaper just as everything else is cheaper over there. However, I cannot think of everything to research. My apologies for lacking adequate preparations equal to or exceeding your liking. |
If you're coming from the States, a lot of things are actually more expensive (food being the big one). Don't come here expecting third world prices to go with your first world lifestyle. |
Well yes, I understand that. But I am a minimalist, even for an American. I am happy with books, a computer, food, and shelter |
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lichtarbeiter
Joined: 15 Nov 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:23 am Post subject: Re: Scared out of my mind right now |
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Since I'm not an American I can't really help you any issues you have in the States.
But as someone who works at Paju EV (I'm pretty sure the GEV in Paju is the only EV that fits your description), I have two words for you: Calm. Down.
After you've been here for a few weeks, you will simply laugh when you remember being worried before coming. The job is way too chill and (almost all of) your co-workers are way too easy-going to lose any sleep over.
Like you, I read some of the things people on Dave's wrote about EV before I came here, and I took the risk. After having worked here, I was almost annoyed at some of the people who were clearly talking out of their rear-end about EV and almost discouraged me from taking this job.
Here is a post I made some months ago that you might like to read: http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=188486&highlight=paju+village |
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jgarci17
Joined: 26 Aug 2010
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As others have said, save yourself the trouble and get the FBI check apostilled in Atlanta. That's where I did mine, along with the diploma, and it took like 10 minutes, simple and easy. You'll like that versus a 22 hour time round trip to DC. I did the DC road trip one time from Athens, and it was long as hell, like 13-14 hours, though granted I was with a group and there were shenanigans happening along the way. But with you wanting to pay CC debt and get a new computer, save yourself the time, drive, hassle, but most of all money, and just get the apostille done in Atlanta.
And as the last poster said, do calm down. You'll be glad you did, I wouldn't freak out over this. If you lose the chance at the EV, there are many other jobs to fall in love with, and you'll have time to research more areas. But don't get too caught up with things that are out of your control. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:08 am Post subject: |
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| absane wrote: |
| northway wrote: |
| If you're coming from the States, a lot of things are actually more expensive (food being the big one). Don't come here expecting third world prices to go with your first world lifestyle. |
Well yes, I understand that. But I am a minimalist, even for an American. I am happy with books, a computer, food, and shelter |
Okay, but two of those things (books and food) are going to cost you way more than they do in the States. |
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absane
Joined: 24 May 2011
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| lichtarbeiter wrote: |
Since I'm not an American I can't really help you any issues you have in the States.
But as someone who works at Paju EV (I'm pretty sure the GEV in Paju is the only EV that fits your description), I have two words for you: Calm. Down.
After you've been here for a few weeks, you will simply laugh when you remember being worried before coming. The job is way too chill and (almost all of) your co-workers are way too easy-going to lose any sleep over.
Like you, I read some of the things people on Dave's wrote about EV before I came here, and I took the risk. After having worked here, I was almost annoyed at some of the people who were clearly talking out of their rear-end about EV and almost discouraged me from taking this job.
Here is a post I made some months ago that you might like to read: http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=188486&highlight=paju+village |
Thank you so much. I've kept myself busy over some other things the last few days and I'm totally fine now. To be honest, IDK what got into me. I have to make the decision tonight and I'm 90% sure that I'll take it.
| jgarci17 wrote: |
As others have said, save yourself the trouble and get the FBI check apostilled in Atlanta. That's where I did mine, along with the diploma, and it took like 10 minutes, simple and easy. You'll like that versus a 22 hour time round trip to DC. I did the DC road trip one time from Athens, and it was long as hell, like 13-14 hours, though granted I was with a group and there were shenanigans happening along the way. But with you wanting to pay CC debt and get a new computer, save yourself the time, drive, hassle, but most of all money, and just get the apostille done in Atlanta.
And as the last poster said, do calm down. You'll be glad you did, I wouldn't freak out over this. If you lose the chance at the EV, there are many other jobs to fall in love with, and you'll have time to research more areas. But don't get too caught up with things that are out of your control. |
I've been offered a few more jobs but I have turned them all down. Now that I realize there are a lot of jobs out there, I feel more confident. |
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