Korean Job Discussion Forums

[captaincrick]

Hi,

I am interested in going to Korea in September for a working holiday. I dont have my degree yet, so teaching English is out of the question. Since I respect Korea and its people I dont plan on doing anything illegal.(so please no illegal or unethical suggestions)
I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything else I can do, workwise, while I am in Korea to supplement my travel funds? Haha, some friends suggested working at an amusement park, like Lotteworld in Seoul. I can play guitar and sing well, could I get gigs at bars and hotels? Is it illegal to tutor English? I have a TESL certificate and a lot of experience tutoring English here in Canada. I have friends who can help me get set up in Korea and will make sure I dont get into trouble. I dont need a full time job, just something to help me get by. I am pretty much willing to do any kind of job, preferrably a fun one. I am young and stupid and pretty fearless. I plan on using Korea as a base to travel to China and Japan, backpack around for a while.

Anyways thanks for your help and suggestions in advance

[captaincrick]

Actually, I have another question is it possible to teach English with a two year diploma associate of arts degree, or a two year associate of business degree? I know its not a bachelors degree so is the E2 visa still out of the question? Anyways thanks again.

[soviet_man]

You can't get a visa or teach legally without a 3-year bachelor degree. Most embassies won't even issue an E2 visa without getting your degree verified with sealed transcripts fully notorized.

But there are alternative countries that don't require a visa to teach: China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Mongolia and (my personal suggestion) Russia.

[ttompatz]