can i collect unemployment insurance if i relocate from South Korea to california?
i have been working as a teacher in south korea and would like to return to california and while looking for a permanant job would like to collect unemployment insurance. is this possible?
Insurance - 4 Answers
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When you were in South Korea, was the company paying unemployment in the states? -- I doubt it... but maybe they did. If the employer paid unemployment taxes on you, you are eligible to file for benefits -- i'm not sure if this would be accepted or not. If your employer didn't pay unemployment taxes, there is no way to receive benefits.
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No, for two reasons: 1. If you voluntarily decide to leave your job, or if you are leaving your job because you voluntarily decided to move, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits. 2. If you have not worked in the U.S. in the last 18 months, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits.
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No you cannot collect unemployment if you relocate from South Korea to California. You will need to work in the US, earn a certain amount of qualifying wages, and be laid off from your job through no fault of your own before you can become eligible for unemployment.
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Were you employed by a California company in Korea that laid you off? You may qualify if that is the case. If you did not work for a California company that contributed to the unemployment insurance on your behalf, there is no way to claim benefits. You should stay in Korea. Unemployment is very high here.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, any tips
Going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, any tips?
Hey! I'm going to be stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea for a year. I'm pretty excited, as I have never been on that side of the world before. It's going to be exciting exploring and interacting with asian culture. I want to know if anyone has any tips of living in South Korea? I'm thinking about picking up a Rosetta stone to get a foundation on the Korean language. Would American phones work with South Korean services? Any cool places I should definately visit? Foods? Thanks a lot!
Korea - 2 Answers
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ive lived in korea as both a civilian (english teacher) and a serviceman (albeit my tours in korea were just a few wks/months at a time as a reservist). its good on u to attempt to pick up the language. if the rosetta stone thing doesn't work for u, there should be korean classes on post as well as meeting locals for language exchanges. american phones wont work w/ korean services. however,if u are into those iphones or other hi-tech gadgets, u can get those there and get connected. calling home, they've got international plans (dirt cheap), prepaid cards or u can use skype. oab is located in songtan. and right outside the front gate, there is a pretty big shopping district which the workers there pretty much all speak some sort of english. plus u can pay either USD or korean won. they've got a pretty good variety of foods for a small place. walk outside the shopping district past the rail rod tracks and above the overpass and about 5 min drive later, ur at the songtan bus terminal which can take u to seoul and other places. http://osanguide.com/ this site might be of some help as well.
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Good questions! Unless your American phone is unlocked and has the same Sim card as the Korean ones, which I doubt, it won't. It's good to see that you are going to try to learn a little of the language before you get over there. Many American soldiers that come to Korea seem to not care about the language, culture or societal rules. I used Rosetta Stone, but you may also be able to get "Pimsleur Korean" the basic set from your local library just to get a foundation. Either way, both are good. In regards to your cool places or food, what might be cool for me isn't necessarily going to be cool for you so I think you should go to this site (see below). It'll give you language help, food and drinking, cultural rules and travel destination help. I also recommend you pick up a lonely planet travel book. They are the bible in foreign countries. Good luck!
Hey! I'm going to be stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea for a year. I'm pretty excited, as I have never been on that side of the world before. It's going to be exciting exploring and interacting with asian culture. I want to know if anyone has any tips of living in South Korea? I'm thinking about picking up a Rosetta stone to get a foundation on the Korean language. Would American phones work with South Korean services? Any cool places I should definately visit? Foods? Thanks a lot!
Korea - 2 Answers
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ive lived in korea as both a civilian (english teacher) and a serviceman (albeit my tours in korea were just a few wks/months at a time as a reservist). its good on u to attempt to pick up the language. if the rosetta stone thing doesn't work for u, there should be korean classes on post as well as meeting locals for language exchanges. american phones wont work w/ korean services. however,if u are into those iphones or other hi-tech gadgets, u can get those there and get connected. calling home, they've got international plans (dirt cheap), prepaid cards or u can use skype. oab is located in songtan. and right outside the front gate, there is a pretty big shopping district which the workers there pretty much all speak some sort of english. plus u can pay either USD or korean won. they've got a pretty good variety of foods for a small place. walk outside the shopping district past the rail rod tracks and above the overpass and about 5 min drive later, ur at the songtan bus terminal which can take u to seoul and other places. http://osanguide.com/ this site might be of some help as well.
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Good questions! Unless your American phone is unlocked and has the same Sim card as the Korean ones, which I doubt, it won't. It's good to see that you are going to try to learn a little of the language before you get over there. Many American soldiers that come to Korea seem to not care about the language, culture or societal rules. I used Rosetta Stone, but you may also be able to get "Pimsleur Korean" the basic set from your local library just to get a foundation. Either way, both are good. In regards to your cool places or food, what might be cool for me isn't necessarily going to be cool for you so I think you should go to this site (see below). It'll give you language help, food and drinking, cultural rules and travel destination help. I also recommend you pick up a lonely planet travel book. They are the bible in foreign countries. Good luck!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Can anyone give me their experience working at Topia in South Korea teaching english
Can anyone give me their experience working at Topia in South Korea teaching english?
Korea - 1 Answers
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Dave's ESL Cafe in the Korea Job Discussion Forum would be a better place to ask this question. There are alot more people there reading this kind of question and you could find someone or someone who knows someone who has worked there to comment. The link is below.
Korea - 1 Answers
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Dave's ESL Cafe in the Korea Job Discussion Forum would be a better place to ask this question. There are alot more people there reading this kind of question and you could find someone or someone who knows someone who has worked there to comment. The link is below.
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