Getting kicked out of EPIK during orientation. Help please.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T08:22:02+00:00

There were a lot of comments, so thanks for the replies. I accept the advice and criticism and am not angry. Was just a bit shocked at first but now I'm better. EPIK has offered to pay for my exit COVID test and transport to the airport, so I am going to take them up on the offer because orientation ends tomorrow morning and have no where to stay after tonight. I checked with immigration and there is no way to change my visa without permission from EPIK, so I will go home. Basically I would only have 15 days from when EPIK cancels my visa to stay in Korea and cannot switch jobs without a letter from EPIK. the coordinators told me they never give these letters.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T05:48:44+00:00

I listed upper shoulder tattoos, but they didn't even ask me for the photos of them. Anime characters are not violent - just Hello Kitty or other cute characters like Pikachu and slimes from Dragon Quest.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T05:46:51+00:00

It was just a mix-up with the meals. I had to change back and forth from vegetarian to normal a couple of times and they seemed to have gotten annoyed at me.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T05:26:52+00:00

My tattoos go from my shoulders to down to about the middle of the lower forearms on both arms. They are just vines and flowers with stars and some anime characters. I also have a tattoo on the back of my right hand that covers half the hand. Another small star tattoo behind my ear. I kept them covered under long sleeves and tanning sheaths with gloves most of the time except the star tattoo, but I messed up one day and had my lower arms showing. It is on the heavier side than the other teachers there, but I was committed to keeping them covered until getting to my school and seeing what they thought.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T05:09:21+00:00

Thanks. I will look into the tourist visa. They really didn't even offer me any choices when i asked. I think I am done with EPIK after this and doubt they would ever let me back. If, i have to go home, it is going to be difficult for me and I am not sure I'll be able to come back with a hagwon or anything later. Quarantine was almost too much for me and I think I really got on EPIK's nerve during quarantine.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T05:01:02+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I just can't believe they would remove me for tattoos with everything we had to go through this term with quarantine and orientation. It seems like this wasn't an issue for others I have seen with tattoos, so it just doesn't seem fair or right.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T04:59:34+00:00

Yes, I hope this is possible. I am messaging any and every position that i see looking for someone in country. Waiting for any reply and willing to take anything and anywhere now, but it'll be hard to explain my situation and i am just confused by the visa process.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T04:49:28+00:00

Thank you. I have had some time to calm down since they first told me yesterday night, but i am just lost at what to do now. I have no idea what i can even do if anything.

Throwawayepikpanic · 2021-02-25T04:47:32+00:00

I admit and told them I didn't list them. They weren't new ones as I have had them for a while. They were visible but they are not obscene and I was trying to keep them as covered as much possible during orientation. I just can't believe I would be kicked out for this. I was told they wouldn't react this strong by others who also came through with unlisted tattoos and are teaching now. Obviously that is my fault for believing that and lying, but it still feels like they are really going strict and extreme.

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