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sdsherman
Joined: 10 Mar 2009
Location: Texas
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 Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject: Taking my boyfriend with me to Korea? |
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Hello everyone,
I hope you can help me.
My boyfriend and I sincerely want to move to South Korea in the fall. I have a masters degree and would like to teach English. He has two 2-year degrees (a degree in culinary arts and an Associate of Arts), but no bachelors degree. What are the chances that he will be able to find a job over in Korea? I am aware that he cannot get the E-2 visa without a bachelors degree. I have seen some reference to a GEPIK program but it seems a bit suspicious.
As I stated, he has a degree in culinary arts and is a professional cook. Would he be able to find something, anything in Korea without knowledge of the language, or are we just barking up the wrong tree?
Thank you in advance!
-Stacy |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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legally he can't work!
illegally he might be able to pick up some work.. the risk is all his though. |
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sdsherman
Joined: 10 Mar 2009
Location: Texas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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You can't get any work legally without a bachelors degree? I don't just mean teaching.
He'll do any silly job... washing dishes....whatever it takes. |
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kasain
Joined: 25 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Cant he do the talk program? If he has the 2 year degree and gets a TESOL cert?
If thats the case he can work for the public schools. |
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BS.Dos.
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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A degree in culinary arts?
What's he like in the bedroom? |
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michaelambling
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Paradise
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| sdsherman wrote: |
You can't get any work legally without a bachelors degree? I don't just mean teaching.
He'll do any silly job... washing dishes....whatever it takes. |
Not as a foreigner. He'll also have to leave Korea every 180 days to get a new tourist visa.
You might want to reconsider...if I were a girl, South Korea is the LAST place I'd take my boyfriend. |
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BS.Dos.
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| [...] if I were a girl, South Korea is the LAST place I'd take my boyfriend[...] |
Even with the feeble disclaimer, that still sounds gay.
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michaelambling
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| BS.Dos. wrote: |
| Even with the feeble disclaimer, that still sounds gay. |
You know you love it, sweetie. |
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mayorgc
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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disaster written all over this.
how old are you two? |
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BS.Dos.
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| sdsherman wrote: |
You can't get any work legally without a bachelors degree? I don't just mean teaching.
He'll do any silly job... washing dishes....whatever it takes. |
No, he's not legally allowed to do those things here. |
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blackjack
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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where are you from? he may be eligible for a working holiday visa, be aware that places are limited
Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand who are between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for a South Korean working holiday visa (H-1 visa) |
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NQP
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| He'll be making more money than you after he gets his bearings. A freelancer can do quite well for themselves here. |
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traxxe
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Are you in Sherman? I graduated from Austin College and lived there about six years.
Anyway, the TALK Program is his only legal option. It pays shite and you might not be placed near each other. You would have to call and find out which is what I strongly suggest.
He won't find legal work here otherwise. Even if he did with his qualifications it would pay dirt here and cooks make chump change.
Now coming here on the sly and working he can make some nice coin. I cannot officially reccomend that though.
Good luck! |
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The Great Toad
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http://epik.niied.go.kr/sub-2/link_url.asp?ma_url=sub_2_1
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Hold a minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
* Applicants with a 2 year associate degree or have completed minimum of 2 years in university
can apply to the TaLK program. (http://talk.mest.go.kr/)
http://en.cakec.com/?b_id=85&c_id=399&mnu=a03b01
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. Who can apply?
Those who fulfill the following requirements are eligible :
Overseas Korean residents or English native speakers
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year university students including those who will be graduating in summer 2008.
Community college students including those who will be graduating in summer 2008.
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The below site even has a c00l Shine thing graphic that say "Corea Sparkiling"
Who would not want to stay in Corea and teach after just making through a two year C0mmotitity Collage . I myself did not grad from one but Ur cutah boyo is not just some slacker he is a man Who was working hard C00ing and working his way towars his own Cuzine Resterrrant and maybe Paris or London Posh Place... so I bet he would be a great awsome teachur 2.
A great lesson I did was "How to make a PBJ sanwitch! He could do that...
Anyhow he sure can get a nice teaching job here tooo
I f you come to Corea can I please visit your apartment?!! We can all have a great dinner and afterwards we can go out for coffee at a korean coffe place... I like PIzza please but a toatster oven and make me pizza ... I keep putin off buyin a swwet toaster oven...
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=642909
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The English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a government-run program that invites native English speakers to teach in Korean public schools. EPIK teachers gain rewarding professional experience and enjoy excellent benefits while helping Korean children expand their appreciation and mastery of English. The benefits include an entrance allowance (for airfare), settlement allowance, free housing and 21 calendar days of vacation. Be sure to check out our excellent website for information on how to apply!
● For more details: www.epik.go.kr
● Tel: 82-2-3668-1400/1401
● Fax: 82-2-765-9947
The Teach and Learn in Korea program (TaLK) is a government scholarship scheme inviting native English speakers to teach in an after school program to Korean elementary school students. With a minimum eligibility criteria of 2 years undergraduate studies completed and a service-oriented mind frame, give students from rural areas an opportunity to learn English from you. Improve your teaching skills, appreciate young children, and learn Korean culture from its roots. The benefits include a round trip ticket, housing (homestay), Korean cultural activities and plenty of free time for your leisure. Check out our website and apply online now!
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