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zachmcleod
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My girlfriend and I are in a similar situation. We applied to GEPIK through a program at our university that sends around 40 graduates every September. The director of the program informed us last Friday that our materials would be in at the end of this week and the visa process would follow. She briefly mentioned, and I quote, "Also you may hear from people in Korea that schools have no money.� For some reason that makes little sense to me, many schools are not able to renew their TTGs who are already there.� However, this does not affect any of you."
While it seems like good news that our contracts are being sent back, I'm not entirely convinced by the rest. If the worst should happen and our contracts fall through, what could we do? We are very set on teaching in Korea and would like to get there ASAP.
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zachmcleod
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| Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| And by "what could we do", I mean how would we go about getting our background checks and everything else back. There's got to be a way around redoing that whole 3 month process. |
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ZIFA
Joined: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Dici che il fiume..Trova la via al mare
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| Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| zachmcleod wrote: |
| many schools are not able to renew their TTGs who are already there.� However, this does not affect any of you." |
This makes no sense. Why would schools without funds spend more on recruiting and flying over an unknown newbie ,when they could simply renew their existing FT for no extra cost? |
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shostahoosier
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:16 am Post subject: |
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| ZIFA wrote: |
| zachmcleod wrote: |
| many schools are not able to renew their TTGs who are already there.� However, this does not affect any of you." |
This makes no sense. Why would schools without funds spend more on recruiting and flying over an unknown newbie ,when they could simply renew their existing FT for no extra cost? |
I believe renewing a NET (under GEPIK) costs the school a renewal bonus, a 14 day vacation, a round trip flight home, and possibly a raise.
These costs can add up but they probably are worth it compared to getting a "dud" teacher that will pull a runner. |
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Hotpants
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:06 am Post subject: |
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| With an F4 you have plenty of options if GEPIK falls through. In fact, you have nothng but advantages. |
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HANGRY
Joined: 04 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:23 am Post subject: |
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| Any recommendations as to what my next move should be if everything falls apart then? It seems as if Hagwons are my only other recourse. |
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cincynate
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
Location: Jeju-do, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:21 am Post subject: |
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| Since you already have your ticket, just fly here. You'll find a job in a week or so. They love hiring people already in Korea.. They get to meet you, and best of all, you get to meet them. This pretty much assures that you won't end up at some crappy hagwon. BTW.. hakwons are much better than PS. You work less hours for the same pay! |
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HANGRY
Joined: 04 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:38 am Post subject: |
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A Korean friend of mine called the school. They cancelled my contract and everything. I knew this was going to happen. Not even in Korea yet and a school is effing me over.
This is total bull. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:26 am Post subject: |
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| HANGRY wrote: |
A Korean friend of mine called the school. They cancelled my contract and everything. I knew this was going to happen. Not even in Korea yet and a school is effing me over.
This is total bull. |
The SCHOOL is dealing with the BUDGET CUT from the PROGRAM.
What were their options?
Pool the staff to fly you over, pay you and house you?
Too bad this happened but at least you got some notice and can now turn around and secure other employment (in Korea or elsewhere). |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:29 am Post subject: |
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| cincynate wrote: |
| Since you already have your ticket, just fly here. You'll find a job in a week or so. They love hiring people already in Korea.. They get to meet you, and best of all, you get to meet them. This pretty much assures that you won't end up at some crappy hagwon. BTW.. hakwons are much better than PS. You work less hours for the same pay! |
Decent option but he/she will need an outbound ticket of some sort to be let into Korea on a tourist visa.
He or she may also need extra documents for a new visa and in some cases may need to do this from his or her home country if this is his or her first visa.
The visa in his passport from his canceled job is no longer valid.
As for finding work locally, it is indeed a good plan. Still, make sure to bring a bit mor cash to house and feed yourself as you look for work. Also try to scout a few areas ahead of time and line up some schools to visit when you land. |
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HANGRY
Joined: 04 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:40 am Post subject: |
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The SCHOOL is dealing with the BUDGET CUT from the PROGRAM.
What were their options? |
I'm just trying to figure out how the hell I went through this entire process and they are just now are realizing they can't afford to pay people. |
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NohopeSeriously
Joined: 17 Jan 2011
Location: The Christian Right-Wing Educational Republic of Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:04 am Post subject: |
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| HANGRY wrote: |
| I'm just trying to figure out how the hell I went through this entire process and they are just now are realizing they can't afford to pay people. |
Welcome to the world of inefficient bureaucracy in Korea. |
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isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:15 am Post subject: |
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The visa in his passport from his canceled job is no longer valid.
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He's on F-4 |
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isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:23 am Post subject: |
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| Hotpants wrote: |
| With an F4 you have plenty of options if GEPIK falls through. In fact, you have nothng but advantages. |
That's what I'm talking about.
| HANGRY wrote: |
| Any recommendations as to what my next move should be if everything falls apart then? It seems as if Hagwons are my only other recourse. |
Check out the job postings on Dave's or on WorknPlay. There are some after school positions that only hire F visa holders.
That's just one idea. I wasn't an F visa holder, so I don't know all your options. |
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isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| zachmcleod wrote: |
| And by "what could we do", I mean how would we go about getting our background checks and everything else back. There's got to be a way around redoing that whole 3 month process. |
If the school has your documents, I believe you can have them send them back to you.
As for background checks, I'd get more than one as precaution. You only need one set of prints done, but you can select how many CBC reports you want. |
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