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adamjohnson
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 Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:38 am Post subject: How much $ to start off? |
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Just trying to get some broad information to see what I have to save and what not. So how much would a flight (twice? during the application process?), application fees and moving expenses (deposits, how much for initial rent?) would it take me to begin teaching ESL in Korea?
Basically how much, general, would I need to have saved from today to the point I move in and begin teaching? |
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pangaea
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| What do you mean by flight twice during the application process? |
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adamjohnson
Joined: 11 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:52 am Post subject: |
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| pangaea wrote: |
| What do you mean by flight twice during the application process? |
Don't you have to fly back to your home country during the visa/app process? |
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madoka
Joined: 27 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Get all your paperwork squared away before coming to Korea. If you have a job lined up, they will pay/reimburse you for your flight and take care of your housing.
However, it is advisable to come with enough money to get by for a month (because you may not get paid for a while) and have return airfare just in case. I'd ballpark it at around $1000 to be safe for most people. Though the peanut gallery is likely to argue how they did it with two nickels and a wad of gum. |
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amcnutt
Joined: 22 Mar 2010
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No....most people apply with a recruiter, you get all your paperwork done, & your future school applies for your work visa for you.
Most contracts include flight there/back home (at beginning and end of contract) for you. |
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Skipperoo
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: How much $ to start off? |
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| adamjohnson wrote: |
Just trying to get some broad information to see what I have to save and what not. So how much would a flight (twice? during the application process?), application fees and moving expenses (deposits, how much for initial rent?) would it take me to begin teaching ESL in Korea?
Basically how much, general, would I need to have saved from today to the point I move in and begin teaching? |
Wow, someone who wants to teach in SoKo and doesn't know about the free airfare+accomodation!  |
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adamjohnson
Joined: 11 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Only 1000? Wow, pretty easy. |
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adamjohnson
Joined: 11 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: How much $ to start off? |
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| Skipperoo wrote: |
| adamjohnson wrote: |
Just trying to get some broad information to see what I have to save and what not. So how much would a flight (twice? during the application process?), application fees and moving expenses (deposits, how much for initial rent?) would it take me to begin teaching ESL in Korea?
Basically how much, general, would I need to have saved from today to the point I move in and begin teaching? |
Wow, someone who wants to teach in SoKo and doesn't know about the free airfare+accomodation! |
LOL, its all so confusing!
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dsun1226
Joined: 27 May 2010
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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I'm planning on bringing $1000 US. Unless of course I can double that up in Vegas the week before I leave.  |
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adamjohnson
Joined: 11 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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And app fees and everything are covered/ Jesus.
I can just sell my car and go. |
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amcnutt
Joined: 22 Mar 2010
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Yup, it will take you probably 2 months till you get over there though. You have to apply, get placed, fill out all your docs and send to Korean consulate, then send them to your school and your school will have to apply for your work visa. I applied beginning of June and will fly over Aug 24th approx.
Do you know what area you want to teach in (if you have a preference)? |
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balzor
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| I got by on 400 my first month. It's not that hard |
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mmstyle
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Balzor is correct, you CAN get by with less. However, I highly recommend you have enough buy a ticket home if you end up in an awful situation. |
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adamjohnson
Joined: 11 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Can you begin in the spring, instead of just the fall? |
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JustTurtle
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| adamjohnson wrote: |
| Can you begin in the spring, instead of just the fall? |
you can get a job at almost anytime of the year, but most jobs are filled in the fall and the spring (September/March I believe) |
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