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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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 Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: Help with "degree req'd" and contract, etc! |
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Hello,
I am a 20 year old full time student right now. However, in summer, I'd really, really like to visit South Korea and teach some English. All of the sites I've visited say that you need the minimum of a Bachelor's, however when talking to my friends and instructors, I've found that that is not true.
They also have only 6 month to 1 year contract times. I know that I couldn't last a year, and I just wanted to be able to experience the culture and teach some English, as I love working with children and I was born in Korea but have never had the chance to go. Ideally, I could find a job that didn't really require a Bachelors(because I don't have one yet) but only wanted a native speaker, and something either 6 months or shorter.
I've read the FAQ about canceling a contract, however I don't think there is a definitive answer about whether or not you ALWAYS owe the employer if you break it. They seem kind of like people had to return to home for whatever reason, and sort of got their last paycheck and snuck over the weekend. Is it common to have to pay the airfare and other fees? Is there any way around it? I would really like to go and visit for a few months before I decide my major and transfer to a university. Does this sound possible in any way? Do I have high hopes for nothing? ANY help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Help with "degree req'd" and contract, etc! |
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| acoustictalent wrote: |
Hello,
I am a 20 year old full time student right now. However, in summer, I'd really, really like to visit South Korea and teach some English. All of the sites I've visited say that you need the minimum of a Bachelor's, however when talking to my friends and instructors, I've found that that is not true.
They are B.S.ing you. Legally a degree is required to teach. The only exceptions to this are programs like TALK. But said programs pay you far less then you could make with a degree (1.6 million as compared to 2 million+). Plus they have more applicants to the TALK program then they have job openings
They also have only 6 month to 1 year contract times. I know that I couldn't last a year, and I just wanted to be able to experience the culture and teach some English, as I love working with children and I was born in Korea but have never had the chance to go. Ideally, I could find a job that didn't really require a Bachelors(because I don't have one yet) but only wanted a native speaker, and something either 6 months or shorter.
You can find these jobs but they are invariably illegal (since you are not in a special program) and if they are they will think nothing of not paying you your last months pay. Also if you work six months you are not entitled to severance or an free airplane ticket home. You could easily end up in a very bad situation here.
HOWEVER if you are a native Korean you might be able to get the F-4 visa as opposed to the E-2 and then you would be in a better situation and able to make some legal money
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I've read the FAQ about canceling a contract, however I don't think there is a definitive answer about whether or not you ALWAYS owe the employer if you break it. They seem kind of like people had to return to home for whatever reason, and sort of got their last paycheck and snuck over the weekend. Is it common to have to pay the airfare and other fees? Is there any way around it? I would really like to go and visit for a few months before I decide my major and transfer to a university. Does this sound possible in any way? Do I have high hopes for nothing? ANY help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time. |
You will have to pay the airfare to and from Korea. And you will not get severance (more than likely). But again if you can get the F-4 you might be able to swing something legally.
One last thing. Check and make sure that you are not eligible for mandatory military service.  |
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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| So those would be the only major effects of breaking the contract? And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you have to be 22 to be eligible for a F-4? hmmm |
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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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i just found this on the us department of state for travel site
The 2005 law affects male U.S. citizens of Korean descent in different ways.
* A Korean male born in Korea who emigrates to the U.S. and becomes a naturalized American citizen loses his Korean citizenship and therefore has no military obligations in Korea.
i think i fit that as well |
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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:27 am Post subject: |
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| i think i want to try getting a 'summer camp' position.. do i have a good chance? |
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Looney
Joined: 23 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| acoustictalent wrote: |
| So those would be the only major effects of breaking the contract? And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you have to be 22 to be eligible for a F-4? hmmm |
no you don`t. |
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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| oh okay.. well i'm still looking for a 'summer camp' position or a 6 month starting sometime this year.. im confused about how people say you can be employed without a degree b.c i thought you need a copy of your degree to even get a visa |
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afsjesse
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Kickin' it in 'Kato town.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Finish your degree and than come over. Don't waste your time and energy for less money. Come here in a year or two and allow time to process your F-4. This makes much more sense and you would be a little older and more experienced in life.
Just my thoughts. |
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curlygirl
Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Pundang, Seohyeon dong
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| Seconded. |
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acoustictalent
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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i'm not so much interested in getting a huge profit from it
just the fact that i can visit and not pay rent... |
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