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Troglodyte
Joined: 06 Dec 2009
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 Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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| WillTurnerinVanCity wrote: |
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| Wont a public school get the same red flag? That's what Footprints told me at least. |
EPIK and other public schools frequently ask for reference letters from previous employers in South Korea, and we know that they follow up on them. We've had people who have been caught by this.
If you have taught in South Korea before, you are required to provide this information.
It is a pretty ridiculous policy because it heavily favours the schools. It puts the teachers at their mercy and doesn't account for all the..well...bad schools out there.
-Will at Footprints |
How will the EPIK guys know if you are lying and say that you never worked in Korea before? |
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CorroC
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:57 am Post subject: (Sort of) Same Story |
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I'm wondering if any seasoned expat vets can help me out with my situation.
I won't hold anything back here: Had a wonderful job in Seoul. 8 months in, I began to have a really rough bout of anxiety out of nowhere (had previous problems with this but thought I had it pegged). After therapy, doctors, etc., I couldn't take the mixed advice I was given, and I had to go home. I left the school in a really bad state, felt really bad about situation.. My contract stipulated a 30 day notice before leaving, a length of time I just couldn't handle. My wonjangnim, although saddened to see a good teacher (which I was) in a rough state, was quite angry and did not give my letter of release. My contract was supposed to end this August.
I've seen my hometown doc who nailed my problems head on. I want to come back to Korea. So:
1) I think my Visa got cancelled when I went through the airport. But I read above that you cannot go back until the first contract is done..
What I'm asking is: would I have to wait until after August to get a job?
2) Is there a "blacklist"?
3) What does the consulate know about me now? Am I able to go back, feigning that I have never been to Korea? But if I try again, won't they see my cancelled-out VISA?
4) I could get a doctor's note to send to school or consulate. Would this make things easier?
It's a lot of questions, I know, but I appreciate any response! Cheers. |
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jwhofer
Joined: 17 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hey sincerely, will you let me know (post here) if you ever do get the visa. I'm in basically the exact same situation, and would be VERY interested in knowing how things go. E-mail me at [email protected]
Thanks. |
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walter235
Joined: 07 Apr 2011
Location: korea
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| How about China or Viet Nam? |
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