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adjective_noun
Joined: 30 Jun 2009
Location: down in the back and around the corner
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 Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject: Freelancing on an E2. Is it impossible or worth a shot? |
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The English section of my hagwon is closing and I'm getting a letter of release, but Busan is a very tough market for job seekers right now.
The only things I've been offered by recruiters are way out in the sticks.
So, I'm considering asking my hagwon to let me do this:
* I keep the E2 visa as it is.
* I don't work for the hagwon, they don't compensate me.
* They give me permission to work anywhere.
* I hit the streets in search of part time jobs.
Has anyone tried this before?
Is it technically legal or otherwise permissible?
Are there any losses the hagwon would incur if I keep the E2 with their blessing?
Thanks in advance! |
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andrewchon
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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The third point: hagwon give you a permission to work anywhere
I don't think hagwons have power to do that. The immigration gave you permission to work at that hagwon and only that hawon at that address on your ARC. |
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adjective_noun
Joined: 30 Jun 2009
Location: down in the back and around the corner
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| andrewchon wrote: |
The third point: hagwon give you a permission to work anywhere
I don't think hagwons have power to do that. The immigration gave you permission to work at that hagwon and only that hawon at that address on your ARC. |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but with an E2 visa you can concurrently work elsewhere with the permission of your current employer.
And from my previous experiences, some managers say its ok and some don't, but everyone teaches privates anyway.
Can anyone confirm this with some certainty? |
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Ramen
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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| adjective_noun wrote: |
| andrewchon wrote: |
The third point: hagwon give you a permission to work anywhere
I don't think hagwons have power to do that. The immigration gave you permission to work at that hagwon and only that hawon at that address on your ARC. |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but with an E2 visa you can concurrently work elsewhere with the permission of your current employer.
And from my previous experiences, some managers say its ok and some don't, but everyone teaches privates anyway.
Can anyone confirm this with some certainty? |
You are absolutely right. Go teach where ever you want.  |
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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| adjective_noun wrote: |
| andrewchon wrote: |
The third point: hagwon give you a permission to work anywhere
I don't think hagwons have power to do that. The immigration gave you permission to work at that hagwon and only that hawon at that address on your ARC. |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but with an E2 visa you can concurrently work elsewhere with the permission of your current employer.
And from my previous experiences, some managers say its ok and some don't, but everyone teaches privates anyway.
Can anyone confirm this with some certainty? |
You would need to add every work place to your ARC card, plus I might be wrong but you your secondary income must be less than your primary income (i.e. sponsor) |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| adjective_noun wrote: |
| andrewchon wrote: |
The third point: hagwon give you a permission to work anywhere
I don't think hagwons have power to do that. The immigration gave you permission to work at that hagwon and only that hawon at that address on your ARC. |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but with an E2 visa you can concurrently work elsewhere with the permission of your current employer.
And from my previous experiences, some managers say its ok and some don't, but everyone teaches privates anyway.
Can anyone confirm this with some certainty? |
You are wrong. You must ALSO have Immigration's permission to work elsewhere.
And you can not work on an E-2 visa if the institute sponsoring you is not employing you. That is illegal. The E-2 visa is a work-sponsored visa and if your sponsor is NOT employing you you must find another sponsor to transfer the visa to, or go to immigration to have it canceled.
And why would the hakwon agree to this in any case? What's in it for them? If you are caught it's a sizable fine for both them and you. No upsides and a big downside. |
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jpotter78
Joined: 29 Oct 2009
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Freelancing on an E2. Is it impossible or worth a shot? |
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| adjective_noun wrote: |
The English section of my hagwon is closing and I'm getting a letter of release, but Busan is a very tough market for job seekers right now.
The only things I've been offered by recruiters are way out in the sticks.
So, I'm considering asking my hagwon to let me do this:
* I keep the E2 visa as it is.
* I don't work for the hagwon, they don't compensate me.
* They give me permission to work anywhere.
* I hit the streets in search of part time jobs.
Has anyone tried this before?
Is it technically legal or otherwise permissible?
Are there any losses the hagwon would incur if I keep the E2 with their blessing?
Thanks in advance! |
You are getting some misleading and contradicting information. You can work at another institute or licensed business if you have permission from your Hagwon and Immigration. But, if you are planning on doing privates, not only would you need a tutoring license, but it is also illegal to do that on an E2 visa.
Your best options are 1. Work illegally. 2. find another job. I vote for "find another job". "Stick" it out in the "sticks" until you can find something better. |
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