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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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 Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:57 am Post subject: Can I apply twice in one year? |
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I applied to work in Korea through EPIK with a recruiter.
The recruiter told me list my prescriptions and I told them I would rather not as I've heard that EPIK disqualifies everyone that takes anti-depressants (I take a small dose of prozac).
Sure enough, I was told that EPIK would not be moving forward because they require people not take anti-depressants for at least a year (the recruiter's words were "completely cured")
Can I apply again this year through another recruiter and just keep my mouth shut like I originally had planned? |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: Can I apply twice in one year? |
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| shostahoosier wrote: |
| Can I apply again this year through another recruiter and just keep my mouth shut like I originally had planned? |
Sure you can... but if EPIK has 'flagged' your file, you're screwed! |
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Rory_Calhoun27
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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I always wonder why people being treated for Depression that requires a medication feel it's acceptable to lie about it to get a job overseas.
It is a medication that has to be monitored on a regular basis with a family physician at least, and most often a psychiatrist. And certainly the added stress of being in a completely different culture on the other side of the world is just an added component to the whole treatment.
The Western world may be the "Prozac Nation," but on another hemishere, it's a whole new ballgame |
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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People probably lie about it because they dont want to face discrimination...seeing as how if it doesnt affect the job, it really isnt anyone's business.
Anti-depressants and mental-health care are available in Korea. Unfortunately the stigma attached makes it near impossible for perfectly good people to participate in ESL programs.
I apologize on behalf of all the people that "feel it's acceptable to lie" because we dont meet your perfect standards. 
Rory_Calhoun27
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I always wonder why people being treated for Depression that requires a medication feel it's acceptable to lie about it to get a job overseas.
It is a medication that has to be monitored on a regular basis with a family physician at least, and most often a psychiatrist. And certainly the added stress of being in a completely different culture on the other side of the world is just an added component to the whole treatment.
The Western world may be the "Prozac Nation," but on another hemishere, it's a whole new ballgame |
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Rory_Calhoun27
Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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| shostahoosier wrote: |
People probably lie about it because they dont want to face discrimination...seeing as how if it doesnt affect the job, it really isnt anyone's business.
Anti-depressants and mental-health care are available in Korea. Unfortunately the stigma attached makes it near impossible for perfectly good people to participate in ESL programs.
I apologize on behalf of all the people that "feel it's acceptable to lie" because we dont meet your perfect standards.
Rory_Calhoun27
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I always wonder why people being treated for Depression that requires a medication feel it's acceptable to lie about it to get a job overseas.
It is a medication that has to be monitored on a regular basis with a family physician at least, and most often a psychiatrist. And certainly the added stress of being in a completely different culture on the other side of the world is just an added component to the whole treatment.
The Western world may be the "Prozac Nation," but on another hemishere, it's a whole new ballgame |
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Figures a Hoosier would offer such a response. Well, they used to home of the posterboy for male adule depression, Bobby Knight! Remember, depression is just Anger turned inward! 
Now, back to my original point- being in a foreign land with a chronic illness and no real prelined treatment plan arranged ahead of time IS a good move? |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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| shostahoosier wrote: |
| Anti-depressants and mental-health care are available in Korea. |
Yes, but privacy isn't. There is NO doctor-patient privilege in K-land. Within 30 minutes of a visit to any doctor, your employer (and everyone else you are in contact with) knows virtually EVERYTHING! |
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Figures a Hoosier would offer such a response. Well, they used to home of the posterboy for male adule depression, Bobby Knight! Remember, depression is just Anger turned inward!
Now, back to my original point- being in a foreign land with a chronic illness and no real prelined treatment plan arranged ahead of time IS a good move?[/quote]
You leave Bobby Knight out of this...he's an Angel I tell you....an Angel!  |
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Mr. Pink
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 5:39 am Post subject: |
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| Rory_Calhoun27 wrote: |
I always wonder why people being treated for Depression that requires a medication feel it's acceptable to lie about it to get a job overseas.
It is a medication that has to be monitored on a regular basis with a family physician at least, and most often a psychiatrist. And certainly the added stress of being in a completely different culture on the other side of the world is just an added component to the whole treatment.
The Western world may be the "Prozac Nation," but on another hemishere, it's a whole new ballgame |
I agree with this. I have a friend that has to take medication. He has had a couple stress outs in the past year where he checked himself into a hospital. I can only imagine what would happen if he went abroad (which he might actually try to do).
If you have depression problems where you need medication, DO NOT go abroad. I'm sorry if you think it is discrimination, but you have absolutely no idea what you are getting yourself into.
Do a search (if the function actually works) on this site: a long time poster had HUGE depression which he couldn't cope with and actually ended up taking his own life.
Get your problem fixed, then come. If you can't, don't come. |
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