Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Donnyk]

Hey, i'm planning on going to korea this June, and i was wondering about the likely hood of landing a six month contract? Are they hard to come by? Are they only to be found in certain areas? Does anyone know any decent recruitment companies/schools that offer them? Any information anyone has to offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[ttompatz]

[tractorboy]

6 months contracts are pretty hard to come across in Korea but there are places that offer them, and a few are reputable companies. YBM which runs the Seoul English Villages in Suyu and Nowon both offer 6 month contracts and sometimes 3 months too. Yes you can also get an E2 visa for a 6 month contract

[Flash Ipanema]

I got hired on for a year, but both of my co-workers were on 6 month contracts and they both had visas. I think the school preferred it that way because they didn't have to pay severance or round-trip airfare.

Although it turns out they refuse to pay anyone pension despite the law, but since my co-workers were British they didn't want to pay pension anyway. Point is, my manager is a lying bitch but 6 month contracts are possible.

[Donnyk]

thanks i really appricipate the help, nice to know there are people out there who know about this stuff

[thetraveler]

As I have been looking into it, it seems like most places have you sign for a year, but have no consequences if you leave after 6 months. However you will have to pay for your flight home.

[maingman]

why come for SIX MONTHS?

[thetraveler]

Good question

[Donnyk]

Well guys, no offense what so ever, but its my concern and my concern alone as to why i only want to go over for 6 months. The Post was in relation to advice on that subject, not an inquiry as to my motives.