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Everything I wish I knew before I signed my hagwon contract: the E-2 visa, the real money, contract red flags, your rights, and who to call. From the girl whose "don't teach in Korea" story hit a million views.
In 2021 I moved to South Korea to teach English. I did my research, and I was still blindsided. I worked at two academies and quit both, and when I told the honest story, over a million people watched. I'm not saying don't go. I'm saying go with your eyes open. This guide pairs my real experience with research current as of October 2026.
What's inside:
• Is Korea right for you? The honest good and hard
• EPIK vs. hagwons vs. universities vs. English kindergartens
• The E-2 visa decoded, including Canada-specific steps (RCMP check, apostilles)
• A 5-step timeline from documents to landing
• The real money: current EPIK pay, what comes off your pay, and a fill-in money map
• What you're owed when you leave: severance, pension refunds, bonuses
• Contract red flags, line by line, plus how to vet a school for real
• Your rights under Korean labour law, and the numbers to save
• Why you can't just quit: release letters explained
• First-week setup, Korean phrases, and being Black in Korea (hair, safety, joy)
• A printable eyes-open checklist
Instant digital download (PDF, 16 pages, letter size). Not legal, immigration, tax or financial advice: it's my experience plus research current as of October 2026, so always confirm with official sources. For personal use only, please don't share or resell.
Everything I wish I knew before I signed my hagwon contract: the E-2 visa, the real money, contract red flags, your rights, and who to call. From the girl whose "don't teach in Korea" story hit a million views.
In 2021 I moved to South Korea to teach English. I did my research, and I was still blindsided. I worked at two academies and quit both, and when I told the honest story, over a million people watched. I'm not saying don't go. I'm saying go with your eyes open. This guide pairs my real experience with research current as of October 2026.
What's inside:
• Is Korea right for you? The honest good and hard
• EPIK vs. hagwons vs. universities vs. English kindergartens
• The E-2 visa decoded, including Canada-specific steps (RCMP check, apostilles)
• A 5-step timeline from documents to landing
• The real money: current EPIK pay, what comes off your pay, and a fill-in money map
• What you're owed when you leave: severance, pension refunds, bonuses
• Contract red flags, line by line, plus how to vet a school for real
• Your rights under Korean labour law, and the numbers to save
• Why you can't just quit: release letters explained
• First-week setup, Korean phrases, and being Black in Korea (hair, safety, joy)
• A printable eyes-open checklist
Instant digital download (PDF, 16 pages, letter size). Not legal, immigration, tax or financial advice: it's my experience plus research current as of October 2026, so always confirm with official sources. For personal use only, please don't share or resell.