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abright1dea
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Triple007
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| Sounds like you shouldn't leave your comfort zone. Your boyfriend is deathly allergic to peanuts? You have medicine for ADD and Depression, that may be outlawed in Korea? It's hard enough to be a vegetarian in Korea. Are restaurants going to clean their pans enough to make sure there is no peanut oil, or any trace of peanuts? I don't think so. |
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abright1dea
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:36 am Post subject: |
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| Triple007 wrote: |
| Sounds like you shouldn't leave your comfort zone. Your boyfriend is deathly allergic to peanuts? You have medicine for ADD and Depression, that may be outlawed in Korea? It's hard enough to be a vegetarian in Korea. Are restaurants going to clean their pans enough to make sure there is no peanut oil, or any trace of peanuts? I don't think so. |
That's great. Any other responses? |
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Perceptioncheck
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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I would be less concerned about medications and more concerned about how depression AND ADD would affect your ability to work in a foriegn culture. Teaching isn't for everyone. Korea isn't for eveyone. Are you going to cope if things don't work out?
As for your boyfriend...not a good idea for him to eat out. At all. |
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abright1dea
Joined: 06 Nov 2012
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Perceptioncheck wrote: |
I would be less concerned about medications and more concerned about how depression AND ADD would affect your ability to work in a foriegn culture. Teaching isn't for everyone. Korea isn't for eveyone. Are you going to cope if things don't work out?
As for your boyfriend...not a good idea for him to eat out. At all. |
I really hope that someone could just give me a comprehensive answer. I consider myself a competent person and would definitely do my homework before coming. I would have an escape plan (ie- enough money and family back home) if things didn't work out. I'm currently working overseas right now (albeit not teacher) and though there have been some low times, I feel I'm doing really well and want to continue working and traveling. I'm not concerned about my depression and ADD, I've handled them for a while and know what I need to do to take care of myself. I am, however, concerned how I would be viewed if I disclosed these things, and how big of a deal it would be to keep my Adderall if it is not allowed in Korea. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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If you tell the truth you will not get a job nor will you get a visa to work as a teacher in Korea. Full stop.
If you lie about it (visa fraud because the question is on the visa application) and are caught then you MAY be subject to criminal prosecution (but more likely just deported).
This is not your home country and laws from home to protect you do NOT apply here nor will your government protect you.
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Perceptioncheck
Joined: 13 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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If you want to work in korea, you shouldn't disclose any mental health problems as you will not get hired.
As for medication, I have no idea.
Also, please understand that many of us have worked with some realtrainwrecks over here. It's not pleasant for anyone. Many people don't fully understand how challenging working in a korean workplace can be. So I think asking if you can cope with not one but two mental health problems is not unreasonable. Theres no need to go all bold typeface on us. |
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abright1dea
Joined: 06 Nov 2012
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Perceptioncheck wrote: |
If you want to work in korea, you shouldn't disclose any mental health problems as you will not get hired.
As for medication, I have no idea.
Also, please understand that many of us have worked with some realtrainwrecks over here. It's not pleasant for anyone. Many people don't fully understand how challenging working in a korean workplace can be. So I think asking if you can cope with not one but two mental health problems is not unreasonable. Theres no need to go all bold typeface on us. |
Thanks. I understand what you mean, I was just frustrated that rather than answering my question, people were giving unsolicited advice. I'm not really out to prove myself at all, I'm just trying to gather enough information to make an informed decision. Let me put it this way- if you knew me in person, you would never know that I had either depression or ADD. Dually note about the peanuts and trainwrecks. |
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Ballerina2012
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Kepler
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
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Someone asked a similar question on the Korea Customs website.
"Thank you for your question. We received an answer that 'Adderall' and 'Vyvanse' are classfied as 'narcotics' by 'Act on the Control of Narcotics' from KFDA(Korea Food and Drug Administration. That means you need an permit of KFDA to bring the medications to Korea. So we would like to recommend to contact KFDA. e-mail address(KFDA) : '[email protected]' website address(KFDA) : 'http://eng.kfda.go.kr/index.php' Sincerely yours.[ Disclaimer ] 1. The above reply, not as an authoritative interpretation, decision, or judgment, to an internet-enquiry is being made in a legally non-binding manner, and can not be used as a basis of complaints, appeals, or any other related legal disputes with Korea Customs Service. 2. The reply is being made solely and entirely based on the very information provided by an enquirer, and Korea Customs Service shall not accept any liability for the accuracy or content, and enquirers who rely on the above information do so at their own risk. 3. More accurate and detailed information IN KOREAN shall be obtained through an internet (http://call.customs.go.kr) or telephonic ( 1577-8577 ) enquiry IN KOREAN to the dedicated professional staff at Customs Customer Service Center (National Call Center)"
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Ritalin is legally prescribed here (I have a student who is on it) so perhaps you could discuss changing your medication with your doctor. |
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abright1dea
Joined: 06 Nov 2012
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Kepler wrote: |
Someone asked a similar question on the Korea Customs website.
"Thank you for your question. We received an answer that 'Adderall' and 'Vyvanse' are classfied as 'narcotics' by 'Act on the Control of Narcotics' from KFDA(Korea Food and Drug Administration. That means you need an permit of KFDA to bring the medications to Korea. So we would like to recommend to contact KFDA. e-mail address(KFDA) : '[email protected]' website address(KFDA) : 'http://eng.kfda.go.kr/index.php' Sincerely yours.[ Disclaimer ] 1. The above reply, not as an authoritative interpretation, decision, or judgment, to an internet-enquiry is being made in a legally non-binding manner, and can not be used as a basis of complaints, appeals, or any other related legal disputes with Korea Customs Service. 2. The reply is being made solely and entirely based on the very information provided by an enquirer, and Korea Customs Service shall not accept any liability for the accuracy or content, and enquirers who rely on the above information do so at their own risk. 3. More accurate and detailed information IN KOREAN shall be obtained through an internet (http://call.customs.go.kr) or telephonic ( 1577-8577 ) enquiry IN KOREAN to the dedicated professional staff at Customs Customer Service Center (National Call Center)"
english.customs.go.kr |
Ah, very helpful. Thank you |
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Rowdy
Joined: 23 Oct 2012
Location: USA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: Health Check and Medications |
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As a newbie on this forum, I would tell you some folks respond in a tongue and check fashion with bitter truth thrown in. Culture shock is a problem for most folks and when health is a factor it makes life tough. I am looking to teach in Asia or KSA soon but I am concerned about my age being a factor. Reality is my body doesn't respond to stress as well as it did when I was younger.
Truth is, you know your limits better than anyone else so you decide. I do know your meds could be an issue and so could your mental health. My age is a concern to employers too. Being out of your mother country is always a risk IMHO. Good luck.. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: health check and medications |
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I have a few concerns about coming to Korea and the health check. I have both depression and ADHD and am currently taking:
Diazapam (as needed)
Adderall
Citalopram (antidepressant)
I believe that Adderall is illegal in Korea (could be wrong, that's what I've read a few places online). Not sure about Diazapam but as it has a high potential for abuse, I'm also concerned there could be issues with it.
Does anyone have any advice about
1) what to put on my health evaluation
2) if Adderall is an illegal substance in Korea, is there any way I could continue to take it with the drug tests, etc, or is that just an awful idea? I've taken other meds for my ADD in the past but Adderall is really what works best for me. I think I would plan on bringing a year's supply of my Adderall with me and then just not taking it for a few days before the drug check. Is this a horrible idea?
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1) You are asking us should you LIE. In general anything you put towards a yes you have a health problem, means you go to the bottom of the list or into the bin. The basic to me is if your health is serious, then do not come here. If you have mild depression, coming is not a big problem. If you have sever problems, stay home. This country can be very hard to deal with.
2) Taking a years supply is probably your only option if you want to have your drug of choice. As to customs seizing it, don't know. It is a possibility.
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Would I need to forego my Adderall or forego a job in Korea? Is there any way to make it work?
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This is a possibility. Make a choice. Yea there are options, but all the work is yours to do. You might have to use Ritalin. That also comes with it's own troubles from expenses and availability.
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My boyfriend (who may be coming with me) is EXTREMELY allergic to nuts--he should have his Epipen on him at all times, and a peanut consumed could kill him if not treated immediately. Just being near someone eating peanuts can make it difficult for him to breathe. How is the food situation in Korea? Of course he'll have "I am deathly allergic to nuts and cannot eat ANY" on a slip of paper at all times, but as far as restaurants, if he communicates that information to them- will they properly clean the pans and cooking utensils before serving him, or is he best simply not eating out at all?
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Leave the boyfriend at home. This country can be very hard to deal with when it comes to sever allergies. True some expats have done it. Yet for newbies you are more at risk. You can have that nice piece of paper explaining the deal, guess what many Koreans will either not believe it, ignore it, or lie. Plus your BF will get pressure to explain. Sometimes again and again and again. I have to explain to my coworkers again and again that I do not eat carbs. Many vegetarians have to play the guessing game and pick through food routine. At least with them, it will not kill them.
So if he does come, eating out is pretty much out of the question. Also, how is your BF going to pass the health screen too. So we have another person that will likely lie.
I also see another possible problem, is I remember a previous thread that getting EPIpens can be quite difficult. There are not regularly stocked in drug stores. I think some people had to travel up to Seoul and go to a special drug store to stock up.
As to you OP. Well I like ya to start. You asked some good questions and explained yourself. Yet, you then irked me. This is the Internet, people are going give advice, half advice, unwelcome advice, stupid answers, give opinions, troll, and so on. Toughen the hell up. Sorry Dave's ESL Cafe and rest of the Internet is not going to be your one stop, give me the answers and do my work for me, place. You will have to do some of your own work and thinking. If you are in a panic and needs some answers ASAP, being bossy will not help.
Plus when you get insistent that people bend to your demands. Doing the "KEEP ON TOPIC PEOPLE!" or "That is not the answer I wanted!" whines. Guess what. People will not, they will ignore you at the best. Mock you and mess with you at the worst.
You need to do some more research.
Consider searching the board a bit more. The board search is a bit buggy. Use google instead. Using google go...
site:forums.eslcafe.com/korea WORDS HERE
Some places to try.
EPIPEN
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/posting.php?mode=quote&p=2833796
Nut Allergy
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=2398749 |
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