Korean Job Discussion Forums

snowboarder4u · Joined: 12 Oct 2004

Hi there, I am a Chinese-Canadian and just got offered a position with a reputable school in Seoul. I am currently waiting for a reply from Nova and Peppy kids club in Japan as well. That said, I know that Koreans are more picky about who teaches their children compared to Japan.

How would Korean parents react to me, a Chinese-Canadian teaching their children English? From what I've read everywhere, schools don't hire Chinese because parents prefer Whites...Thus, I feel very lucky of being accepted to this school.

Hope you guys can help me out here!

the eye · Joined: 29 Jan 2004

if it's a reputable school, i think you can be assured that they know how the parents will react. it all depends on the management and the clientelle of your particular school, IMHO.

there is a chinese american working at my school, which is also very reputable...and she has no problems at all with parents.

that aside, i wonder if they are offering you less money due to the fact that you have some Chinese heritage.

do not feel lucky about being offered the job...at least not yet.

snowboarder4u · Joined: 12 Oct 2004

Thanks for the reply. I believe I'm getting a good wage, 2 million won with free accomodation walking distance to the school. Since this is such a golden opportunity, I am definitely leaning towards me...

I need to get started processing my visa immediately though as the position starts in December...how long does it take to process?

Zyzyfer · Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:51 pm Post subject:

About 1 month.

snowboarder4u · Joined: 12 Oct 2004

this question might sound silly but how does the employer send you:

1. the contract from your future employer (determine how many copies they require, often 3-4)
2. the Sponsorship Letter of Guarantee from your future employer guaranteeing your employment for the term specified in the contract and their company registration papers
3. certificate of employment

I read in a site you need all those to get your E-2 visa. Do they fax it to you, email it, slow-mail them? Sorry for being so clueless. I have never worked overseas before.

peppermint · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:33 am Post subject:

Chances are they'll send it by courier, so depending on where you are, 2 or 3 days- less than a week for sure.