Korean Job Discussion Forums

[LuciferM]

So I've had a shaky start to my teaching life here (been here less than 2 months). Didn't have the training I was due to have when I got here because the visa took so long in being processed and I feel like that's been a reason why.

What happens if my school fires me? Do they cancel my visa or will they give me a release letter?

Thanks

[PRagic]

First off, best not to make excuses. Most people who come to Korea to teach don't receive any training unless they went ahead and got a TOEFL certificate prior to coming over. That's not much in the way of training, either. It's sink or swim, and teaching at an institute isn't rocket science.

IF they fire you, odds are they won't provide a letter of release. TTompatz is the go to guy for proceedures. You might be able to tranfer to a D10 visa that will hold you over until you get another job. That'll help in that you won't have to do the documentation dance again.

They might not fire you, though, and even if they do, they'll need to give notice. Not that they always will, but they're supposed to.

Best of luck. Tough way to kick off an experience here in K land.

[ttompatz]