Korean Job Discussion Forums

silver_butterfly · Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Location: South Korea

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me.
I started my contract at the end of August, and I intend to stay til the end of Feb on the basis that would be my 6 months and I wouldn't have to pay back my flight. The drawback is my contract doesn't state anything about what to do if I want to quit so if they're gonna charge me the cost of my flight (they bought a round trip ticket so I don't know if the return is refundable) I'd rather finish at the end of Jan - but there's no way of asking as my boss will throw a wobbler once I mention it - not sure whether to hand my 2 months notice at the end of November or December? There's also a job at a public school I want in Seoul and that starts at the beginning of March - wish my boss wasn't so hard to just talk to and reason with! I know he's gonna be awkward once I hand my notice in!
Any advice would be much appreciated.
This particular school has a history of not keeping people so I'm scared they'll be really mad, but I know I can't stay past the end of Feb, I desperately want to relocate.

unc tarheel · Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Location: nc

Help I have a Korean cellphone with no way to make calls only receive them.
I have Skype for my family to call me on pc.
I call back home with the skpe out.
Should I use this to call out on my cell as well?

peppermint · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

BUMP!!!!
How many posters on here are still in Korea/ check in?

I 've been off the peninsula for over a year now, but will help when I can

drogon · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Location: Spain

Help

Like I explained in my previous topic
(http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=98760&start=0)

I am thinking more and more about flying to Korea and then get a part time position and/or teach freelance.

My question is: What about the part time jobs?
Do you always get a contract? Which visa allows you to take a part time job
(E2, F??)
Also, any tips about part time jobs and freelance teaching would be appreciated.

Thanks a lot

gkim06 · Joined: 30 Oct 2007

hi, i'm a newbie here and since i haven't reached my 25 post mark to pm, i have to do a reply post.

I am currently searching for jobs in korea and i was wondering what the difference was between working in hakwons and public schools (for instance, working time, reliability, pay, etc.) I've been reading through the korean job forum for so time but still am not sure what i should be weighing when choosing between the two.

Also, are recruiters THAT bad? I haven't really read many good things about them and some people recommend searching for a job on your own going door to door. Do you guys agree? If I do go door-to-door...how would i go about that and is there a high chance of not being able to get a job?

Sorry for all these questions but I would be very grateful if you guys can help me out. THank you and look forward to joining the work-field with everybody soon!

Gina
[email protected]

p.s. I am a korean american...born in the US and hoping to get an F-4 visa. university graduate with a BA. I have had a little bit of experience but not sure if it will be of any help in finding a job...nothing big...just some private english tutoring for conversational/speaking and helping with writing assignments (editing and helping students try to THINK on their own for the paper...cuz they seem to expect me to write if for them).

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

gkim06 · Joined: 30 Oct 2007

Thank you =)
Gina

Homer · Guest

I have been a teacher in Korea since 1997.

If, as new teachers you need advice on teaching in Korea or on other work or life related matters, feel free to email me at: [email protected].

Boodleheimer · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

15 years here as of this year. I've worked with a BA, an MA, and a Ph.D. in jobs ranging from the standard crapwon gig to a tenure-track slot at a major university.

Korean wife, investments, company experience...we've run the race our way.

Good idea for a thread.

panthermodern · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Location: Taxronto

Back on Dave's.

I will help where I can but I have been out of Korea for 2 1/2 years.

I currently consult on Korean ESL recruitment, Private Education in Ontario, and University Applications to Canadian and American Universities.

I also work in freelance H.R.

CYA

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

Good to have you back.

Myself, I've been working as an EFL uni instructor, doing some counseling and am trying to dump some guitars.

saimi · Joined: 02 Apr 2008

To Ajuma who wrote:
Been here 9 years...off and on...and in different areas of Korea and would be glad to PM anyone with questions about life in general...what to bring...what contracts to avoid...and any "off the wall" question which they may think are "stupid" but really aren't...and especially from "older" teachers looking to come here...(started my "Korean experience" when I was 40+).

I have not posted enough to PM, but would greatly appreciate more information from another 40+ teacher. Hoping to go to Korea in June. Thank you.
[email protected]

mrgiles · Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Location: Seoul

i've been in korea on and off for 2 and a half years. i'm skilled with soju and the noraebang. i've done hagwons and now i'm at a public school. also know a bit about korean poetry - from the "modernist" period on; tentatively starting to do translations of some of it.

hinesketchup · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: New York

So, I can't PM anyone because I haven't posted 25 times(!), but I saw this link about new drug testing policies.

http://www.immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/imm_09/focus.jsp

I don't smoke, but I lived with a bunch of stoners in college, so I'm worried that a hair drug test will test positive. Someone told me that even being around it can show up on a hair test. Does anyone know anything about this? Should I cut off my (pretty, long, red) hair? Please help. Will I still be tested for 'cannaboids' when I get to Korea in the summer? I've already taken a job...