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soleseoulsoul
Joined: 31 May 2014
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 Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:19 am Post subject: [ HELP ] Job seeker with only tourist visa |
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I'm here seeking professional advice/help, or just suggestions 
As Malaysian, we are only offered by tourist visa to visit the country, which is up to 90 days. I know it's inappropriate to ask this, but perhaps anyone was in my case but still eventually work in the country.
I've already decided moving to Seoul in coming October, i studied Korean for awhile so i'll be looking for any types of job as long as i get to pay my rental, and experience this country for years.
I'll be seeking jobs blindly once i arrived the country, i speaks Chinese, English, Cantonese, Malay and Korean. Possesses Diploma in Marketing, 2 years experience working for Samsung Malaysia, some personal e-commerce business.
I'm working on a resume in Korean, try to apply through the internet first.
Sorry for the long post, what i'm asking is, what are the possibilities/chances of getting hired.. ?
Thanks for the help! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:34 am Post subject: |
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You have the wrong passport.
Legal work as an English teacher is not an option.
You do NOT have a degree.
Legal work as a teacher is not an option (not in Korea or in your home country.)
There is NO chance of legal work as a teacher anywhere in the ASEAN + 6 region.
With only a diploma in marketing and limited language skills you don't qualify for any visa type OTHER THAN D3 (industrial trainee) or E9 (non-professional employment).
Start looking for factory work or a Korean wife.
Outside of that you will always be an illegal, migrant worker - subject to flights of of the country every 90 days (or illegal resident with no status of sojourn), prosecution, detention, and deportation.
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soleseoulsoul
Joined: 31 May 2014
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:49 am Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
You have the wrong passport.
Legal work as an English teacher is not an option.
You do NOT have a degree.
Legal work as a teacher is not an option (not in Korea or in your home country.)
There is NO chance of legal work as a teacher anywhere in the ASEAN + 6 region.
With only a diploma in marketing and limited language skills you don't qualify for any visa type OTHER THAN D3 (industrial trainee) or E9 (non-professional employment).
Start looking for factory work or a Korean wife.
Outside of that you will always be an illegal, migrant worker - subject to flights of of the country every 90 days (or illegal resident with no status of sojourn), prosecution, detention, and deportation.
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Hi, i really appreciate reply, thanks alot!
With your opinion, it help me prepare for the worst case scenario. At least, it's still possible to work in the factory, right?
Should i consider giving up on applying, perhaps retail/ dutyfree shop job due to my visa? I mean all these companies will take this issue seriously, right?
So i could save my time searching for more practical job. How about editor/ translate? I'm a Chinese, i'm pretty good with the language though..
Thanks again |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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| soleseoulsoul wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
You have the wrong passport.
Legal work as an English teacher is not an option.
You do NOT have a degree.
Legal work as a teacher is not an option (not in Korea or in your home country.)
There is NO chance of legal work as a teacher anywhere in the ASEAN + 6 region.
With only a diploma in marketing and limited language skills you don't qualify for any visa type OTHER THAN D3 (industrial trainee) or E9 (non-professional employment).
Start looking for factory work or a Korean wife.
Outside of that you will always be an illegal, migrant worker - subject to flights of of the country every 90 days (or illegal resident with no status of sojourn), prosecution, detention, and deportation.
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Hi, i really appreciate reply, thanks alot!
With your opinion, it help me prepare for the worst case scenario. At least, it's still possible to work in the factory, right?
Should i consider giving up on applying, perhaps retail/ dutyfree shop job due to my visa? I mean all these companies will take this issue seriously, right?
So i could save my time searching for more practical job. How about editor/ translate? I'm a Chinese, i'm pretty good with the language though..
Thanks again |
Honestly, any employer who would hire an illegal worker without a proper visa is also an employer who would have no problem mistreating his employees (like not paying them) since they won't go to immigration or the labor office to complain (they would be jailed and deported long before the tribunal is complete to get their wages.
IF you want to work abroad then get a degree AND some experience (2-4 years) in your field. Then the option of an E7 (specialized worker) becomes an option.
Otherwise, unless you think that working for no wages in substandard conditions is your ideal situation, stay home and find appropriate work.
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soleseoulsoul
Joined: 31 May 2014
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| soleseoulsoul wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
You have the wrong passport.
Legal work as an English teacher is not an option.
You do NOT have a degree.
Legal work as a teacher is not an option (not in Korea or in your home country.)
There is NO chance of legal work as a teacher anywhere in the ASEAN + 6 region.
With only a diploma in marketing and limited language skills you don't qualify for any visa type OTHER THAN D3 (industrial trainee) or E9 (non-professional employment).
Start looking for factory work or a Korean wife.
Outside of that you will always be an illegal, migrant worker - subject to flights of of the country every 90 days (or illegal resident with no status of sojourn), prosecution, detention, and deportation.
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Hi, i really appreciate reply, thanks alot!
With your opinion, it help me prepare for the worst case scenario. At least, it's still possible to work in the factory, right?
Should i consider giving up on applying, perhaps retail/ dutyfree shop job due to my visa? I mean all these companies will take this issue seriously, right?
So i could save my time searching for more practical job. How about editor/ translate? I'm a Chinese, i'm pretty good with the language though..
Thanks again |
Honestly, any employer who would hire an illegal worker without a proper visa is also an employer who would have no problem mistreating his employees (like not paying them) since they won't go to immigration or the labor office to complain (they would be jailed and deported long before the tribunal is complete to get their wages.
IF you want to work abroad then get a degree AND some experience (2-4 years) in your field. Then the option of an E7 (specialized worker) becomes an option.
Otherwise, unless you think that working for no wages in substandard conditions is your ideal situation, stay home and find appropriate work.
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Understood. So the conclusion is, to be a legal worker, E7 visa is the only option. To acquire the E7, the least requirement is a Degree certificate.
Even the employer would hire, but when it comes to applying visa through the government, there's no chance, right?
Thanks for telling me the risk of being illegal worker, since i do not have time for the degree either, i guess, as you said, i should change my title to "looking for korean wife"  |
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