(USA) 1040 filing (or lack thereof) and criminal background checks...

Now, I have lived abroad for quite some time and never earned enough to qualify for paying the US's ridiculous tax when not living there but I know that it has been the case for a while that even if you earn nothing you still have to send in a 1040 file, (there was a time I was earning next to nothing). I know I have to go through the FBI to get a crimimal background check and I was wondering if this lack of 1040 filing makes me 'criminal' or if it would come up at all? I am actually more than a bit worried about this so any advice would be appreciated here on this matter.

Applying for an E2 visa within korea

Hey everyone,

I am going to be back in Korea soon, on a tourist visa. My last e2 expired after I finished my last job and now I'm in the process of applying for a new one.

I changed my tourist (c-2 i think) visa into an e-2 within korea for my last job with epik and as far as i remember I was able to get all the required documents within korea.

I already have my crim check (will get it notarized at the canadian consulate)

Be aware of ads titled "Public school teaching!

I think this type of advertisement(if not a public school) is indecent, especially using those words in the title. It is misleading to potential employees, could potentially waste their time, or even cost them a really good opportunity.It is like the University jobs(some not) posted on ESL sites.

EPIK Health records?

I am applying for a teaching position through EPIK, and I was wondering if they require health records from my previous care providers in the USA? I haven't seen mention of it, but I thought it might be part of the health inspection

What kind of job could I get with the qualifications I have?

Hi all,

I have been seriously considering going to South Korea for a year or two after a mate of mine told me that I could do really well there with my qualifications.

I have a BA, an MA and am in the process of acquiring an MSc; I also have a CELTA certificate and experience teaching in other countries.

He told me I could get a job at a uni working less than 20 hours a week with large amount of holiday time to boot.

How true is this? and what kind of job could I get with my qualifications?

Thank you

Haeundae slp

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has any info on working for Haeundae SlP? Much appreciated!

Only the naive and ignorant people think that "perfect accent" rules..

“Only the naive and ignorant people think that "perfect accent" rules this chaotic world!”

Teacher for the high functioning kids ASAP

I guess things are getting really desperate these days. This is probably the last ditch effert for any place looking for a body. High functioning? did you use google translate or another brainfart program? please!!!

People this is a standard hogwan, I repeat. It's a hogwan. They take any kid, it's based on profit, it's a business.

Ask them why they need a teacher ASAP? there did the last one go? Watch and listen for the squirming.

Don't be fooled by ads like this.

Stuff your students have said to you

So I was thinking about writing a new article for my blog based on Korean students and how they react/what they say that we would deem as peculiar behaviour. Please share your experiences here:

Also have a look at my blog @ http://jdbrownlie.wordpress.com/

Thanks

John

Is it worth getting an online TEFL certificate here?

Will an online tefl certificate help me in any way here? I have almost 3 years experience working in a hagwon and will try to find a Uni or public school job next spring.

Will it make a difference on my resume that I have an online tefl certificate? I am not interested in doing one of the month-long TESOL classes and would just like to get an online cert so I can do it while working here.

Would love to hear your opinions, especially from those who already have an aforementioned job.

Koreabridge

EFL