Not that safe (scam) jobs in Korea
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taqlp0475
2024.09.13 13:15This was a conversation topic for me and a group of my friends last night. I thought I could share with the community here as well 😅 some jobs can be physically dangerous such as construction, factory, or delivery work. Although they might seem not that safe people don't get scammed that much
The ones that can be scammy, not sure if this is an actual word, are the ones where there are lots of language barriers and when employers use foreigners just because they're foreigners. Such as teaching English or some other subjects in private hagwons (academies). Not all but some employers don't give full-payment, pay the paycheck very late and instances like this.
Entertainment industry is kind of similar as well. Sometimes the job description is quite unclear, and the payment can be done months after the project is completed. I doubt they wouldn't do that to a Korean person.
Lastly, don't search for a job on craigslist!! It's not safe and lots of people can get scammed easily just by messaging to the post owner through kakaotalk 😭 so be careful. So I suggest you use platforms like this one Klik, Albamon to find the a safe job and employer for you. If anything happens call 119 right away
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puxeth
8개월 전My friend was on a korean tv program once. They called him on a very short notice like not even 24 hours in advance. After the program ended he thought that they would pay him right after but he hot paid after 4 months. They stalled him for 120 days lol can’t believe that. Thank god he knew korean or else it would’ve taken a year
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soktx5571
8개월 전Wow, that sucks. At least he got his money back i guess
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ynmoz4390
8개월 전Thanks for bringing this up. I hope everyone reads this!! To add, there are many jobs that will pay 'incentives' rather than fixed salary. If you are confident about making many sales, then it may be a great job for you, but if not, then you should refrain from taking those jobs. Always read the JD carefully!!
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taqlp0475글쓴이
8개월 전True knowing what’s expected from you, scope of work and reading contract carefully is quite important. Good point
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jkphr7088
8개월 전There are many jobs that ask for money too. I'll write about it sometime. So hard to live as a foreigner in Korea.
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taqlp0475글쓴이
8개월 전Yes please do write when you get a chance. Klik’s doing a great job with the job postings but people should also know about the dark side of being employed as a foreigner too. (Just to be cautious not to be negative)
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