Korean Job Discussion Forums

Trevor · Joined: 16 Nov 2005

Huh?

I said.

He said that if a foreign employee wants to work for a school for more than two years then the school has to sponsor them for 'full time status'. I am not sure what he meant by that term that didn't incorporate my current status....

I have no idea what he is talking about. Anybody? He said it like he truly believed it.

shaunew · Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Location: Calgary

That means you have to sell him your soul to work at the howgan for more then 2 years Twisted Evil

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

What he meant was that we are temporary workers with fewer benefits. I haven't heard anything about a new 2 year rule, but he seems to be saying that if we stay longer than 2 years the government says we have to become permanent workers with more benefits.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

I have E-2 friends that have kept the same job for more than 2 years now. Same employer, just signed up again with them.

Rteacher · Joined: 23 May 2005 Location: Western MA, USA

That became an issue at universities over a year ago, I think, but the number of years after which full benefits kicked in was 5 years.

JasonC · Joined: 09 Mar 2007

I wonder if that has to do with pension. I'm guessing perhaps you haven't been paying pension over the last couple of years as your school has you listed as an individual contractor. Perhaps after a certain amount of time, they would have to list you as an employee and thus start paying pension? I'm not 100% on this, but it's a possibility. See if it applies to your situation.

There is another thread somewhere about how it is possible for schools to have you listed as an individual contractor and not pay pension, have a look if you're curious.