Korean Job Discussion Forums

sanpedro72 · Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Location: Seoul

Hi all,

I have a strange situation here in Turkey. My last employer here in Turkey decided to not give me updated info with applying for work and residence in Turkey. I have to vacate the country in 5 days. I don't have an offer in Korea and I do not possess work permit but thought about flying there and staying with friends anyhow. Is this a safe bet to go as a tourist and find some hagwon work?

I welcome your comments.

Regards,

J

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

If you work illegally, which you would be doing without a visa, you would be working for a shady employer. That becomes pertinent around payday. If an employer is willing to cut corners on the law, what's to stop him cutting corners with you? You would be vulnerable to being scammed.

Do it at your own risk.

PS: There is also a fine involved and possibly a stay at an immigration detention center before being kicked out of the country.

There was an article in the newspaper just the other day saying demand for teachers is greater than the supply. This is February; the new school session starts next month--this is a prime time to get a job.

A wise choice would be to hurry home and send in your applications for a legal job, get your documents in order and keep your bags packed. You could be here in Korea, legally, in just a few weeks.

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

The hagwons will promise you anything, then refuse to pay you and leave you destitute. I've seen it many times. Go ahead and take your chances. If they refuse to pay you and change the locks on your apartment door, what are your options? Hmmm? Rolling Eyes

BigBuds · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Location: Changwon

Just what we need, more illegal teahers who will eventually get busted and then we have to endure all the anti-foreigner crap all again.

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE TOOL! You just make it more diffucult for the rest of us who are here legally.

ChinaBoy · Joined: 17 Feb 2007

Go to China where you can teach illegally legally Shocked

cedarseoul · Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Location: nowon-gu

If the OP doesn't have a decent place to return to in his home country, I guess it's not a problem if he flies in on a tourist visa and hangs with friends for awhile? If he finds a job, though, he'll probably have to fly home for an interview, right?

Looney · Joined: 23 Dec 2008

losing_touch · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Location: Ulsan - I think!

sojusucks · Joined: 31 May 2008

Taiwan is also paying more (not up to date on exchange rates but it was).

Don't work illegally, the risks of getting caught are far too great.

You could have a legal job in a month or so if you contact the right recruiter. Beware of the bali, bali (hurry, hurry) cr**.

Besides, I have to get a police check so why shouldn't everyone els?

losing_touch · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Location: Ulsan - I think!

kaosjin · Joined: 06 Sep 2007

Sorry to hear about your stint in Turkey. Yes, coming to Korea is a good idea if you have friends that can help you out. If you have to ask about working here illegally, I recommend you don't. Just come and do your own thing. What you do once you get here is your business. I am sure that once you are here and get the feel of things, you will be in a better position to decide what to do.
Good luck