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[Jshapero]

If I leave the job and the country before a contract has ended, without the warning period, and don't consider coming back for over two years, would there be any potential problem? One contract I saw said I would have to pay 2 mil won to the recruiter if I terminate my contract even with the thirty day warning period. Another wanted the plane ticket reimbursed. These, I assume, are abnormal? Or not? Any comments would be really helpful. Mainly I want to know what happens if I leave? Would there be anything stopping me from leaving?

I know this sounds like I'm planning some scam, but in all likelihood it won't be an issue... it's just there are some faint possibilities that might require me to return to America in a hurry and stay there and I don't want to get into something that might cause me big problems were that faint possibility to become actuality.

Thanks folks.

[the eye]

If you've worked more than 6 months, you aren't responsible to pay back anything. Before that, you owe airfare.
The recruiters generally don't collect their fee from employers until you've passed 3-6 months in, so you are never responsible for that.

Just try to give notice.

[Aussiekimchi]

The recruiters generally don't collect their fee from employers until you've passed 3-6 months in, so you are never responsible for that.

What?????? You're kidding right?

But no, you should never have to pay recruiters fees. If this is in the contract ask them to take it out.
Airfare reimbursement before 6 months is usual.

Other than that, you should have no problems, but if you do have to leave, just be upfront and honest. Give them plenty of notice.
If you are not wanting to stay more than 6 months and you know that now, do the right thing and tell your employer...don't come over here planning to do a midnight run after 6 months.

[the eye]

I know a recruiter who's fees are dependant on the teacher lasting at least three months...but he has contracts that extend to 6 months if he knows the employers through previous business.

[Aussiekimchi]

Well, everyday you learn something new. It really surprises me that anyone waits that long to get paid....particularly in this bali bali culture. I stand corrected.

[Juregen]

[Son Deureo!]

[seoulsista]

HOWEVER, if you sign a contract that states that the employer can take that money in that scenario then they will take it and if you aren't around to fight them on it then it's gone. They aren't going to stop you at the airport they are just going to take it out of your check.

[Grotto]

if you run they 'could' seek legal redress in a court of law. Chances are they wont because the costs would far outwiegh the return.

So if you took off after getting paid and didnt return for the duration of your contract you would most likely have no problems.

Just remember to never use that recruiter again in the future

[The Lemon]

[jacl]

You're a free person. If you need to quit, just quit.

[captain planet]

i don't think it's a point of view issue. i think he's concerned with the practicalities.

[jacl]

Oh well. I think he should just go ahead and do it. Leave the employer high and dry if need be. Maybe get himself blacklisted. Maybe not. Depends. No biggie.

[alabamaman]

[Speakerz]