Korean Job Discussion Forums

[rooster_2006]

I am not currently working in Korea, so this is purely hypothetical and for informational purposes.

However, supposing that I were working in Korea, and supposing that I got fired before the six-month mark, would I be allowed to change jobs in-country, without making a visa run?

I know that if I quit, I can't.

However, what if my hagwon or PS sacks me?

And if fired, am I legally entitled to a Letter of Release?

[lifeinkorea]

Actually if you quit, you have a better chance of getting the release letter. I know that sounds strange, but if the hagwon owner fires you then it's because they don't like you and you are considered a "bad apple". So they are less likely to work with you. If you go to them and give them notice and allow to work a little bit without pay, then they are more likely to allow it because they can get another teacher and extend the time before they have to pay for a flight home, severance, and vacation time.

In either case, don't cut things off with the school. Be nice, fake it, whatever. Koreans are big on politeness, so if you are rude you will get the boot. If you are overly nice, they will at least recognize it (and a few times they will be nice back, pretend to feel lucky when this happens ).

[ttompatz]

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[rooster_2006]