Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Qjmonster]

Hi-

I've been offered a new position that starts one week after my current contract ends. However, the new position is saying that they'll need a letter of release from my current employer. I've never switched jobs here, so I'm not sure how it works, but I didn't think I would need a release unless I start working before my current contract ends. Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks.

[rvintage]

if your starting a job after your contract ends, you don't need a release letter. tell them to contact immigration.

[Lemonade]

I'd say this is a red flag. Common sense to any hagwon owner or director is that you don't need a LOR when your contract ends. Maybe they are under the false impression that you will not have to do a visa run to Japan if you get that LOR. Some people don't have their shit together.

[Aussiekimchi]

The LOR procedure changed yesterday. Anyone in Korea now changing jobs should have their current employer contact Immigration and find out what to do. You now need a letter from Immigration stating your employment has been terminated and you have 14 days to leave the country.
Yesterday was a difficult day for me.
Immigration offices should be burnt to the ground!

[Qjmonster]

Thanks.

This is actually a university job. I'm in a public school now and my visa expires on August 22nd. The university contract starts on September 1st, but they think that my visa will not be finished being processed on time.

As far as the immigration changes go, do you mean that you need a letter from immigration if you break your contract early, or if you change jobs after your contract ends. My current school is providing NO help here, though that doesn' t surprise me.

[Yesterday]