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aj. 26 in the US. 27 Seoul, South Korea. I arrived in Korea as a Visual Merchandiser for American Apparel but now I work as a bartender, tutor, and do freelance fashion work on the side. This is where I post my more personal sightings, generally with a healthy dose of sass. Hwaiting!

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    11 months ago

    First hand account of “teaching English in Korea illegally”

    When immigration comes you find a window and jump. Granted, I have an actual visa, but it’s not for teaching so I’m just getting the light punishment. A lovely meeting at the immigration office in a few days to pay a hefty fine (I have an estimate of 500,000 won but we shall see).

    Overall, I am relieved. I don’t like teaching one bit and I felt a responsibility to my friend who got me the job to continue with it.

    I also have been meaning to go to immigration to ask about changing my visa status so being forced to go with the threat of increasing fines is likely the only method that would have gotten me there any faster.

    How’s that for posi lifestyle!? ^_^

    teaching english illegally

    korea

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      As a foreign English teacher in Korea I will be the first person to admit I am privileged. While there are many...
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      And not everyone gets key money and/or rent from their employers. And some places don’t even give you healthcare or...
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      It actually probably won’t happen to you. It’s practically impossible to get caught tudoring. I was working at a school....
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      People snicker at my “honesty” when I say I don’t teach private lessons. Many people mention friends of friends who want...
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