@@DaleLarson-q1g So...you want me to set it aside for you?

For sure! I'm not confident, but I could probably put it in my small tumbler with media by itself and see what happens!

@@mythosthebear I think that would work really nicely because you haven’t got anything else to bang against it and ruin it and you can keep your eye on it to make sure it was going to plan. If you do decide to tumble it if you could let us know that would be fantastic because I would love to see the result :-)

@@JoseyWilds Thank you! I did research on some of them, so I was pretty confident afterward, but I definitely didn't know most.

also I have a friend whose really into geology and I bet she could identify almost any rock if you're ever stumped or curious I could ask if she's cool with me giving you her contact info. :)

Right now, I'm planning on giving them to friends and family. If there's an interest in the future, I might do giveaways or sell on Etsy or the like.

Thanks for subbing!

It really was. Whose idea was it to try a collab for the first time live?

@@mythosthebear yours

@@robinyodathelilacbunny7419 *surprised Pikachu face*

I wouldn't be worried. If it's what's best for you, go for it. If things aren't that bad or get better, then that's wonderful. In the end, all you can do is make a decision - my hagwon was very abusive and deceitful and I was so stressed and unhappy that I became physically ill. If anything, your school should be worried that they're causing someone to do a midnight run.

@@mythosthebear are the initials of the hagwon you taught at, CD? 😩

@@americantonese91 I taught at CIS Uijeongbu

Sorry I can't be of much help - this was several years ago now. It's definitely cheaper through the school, because I didn't have to put down a key deposit.

It's a pretty cool place. Definitely check out the open air market. The downtown Daiso is HUGE, but the one behind the mall is less crowded and I think has three or four floors instead of the two? Also, make sure you get Korean BBQ and try some makgeolli if you're a drinker. The American BBQ place on the "Green way" is actually pretty good, though not really American (maybe American style? Inspired?). Good luck!

No. Other than financial and a bad reputation with the school/recruiter/etc. there aren't really any consequences. I would just make sure that your bills and everything are current before taking off. Unless you've been convicted of a felony, you're still eligible to apply for a visa in the future. In my case, I was never paid and my withheld pay was more than my bills and other miscellaneous made up charges the school was trying to pin on me, so I had nothing to lose and no ill effects. Just make sure you block all numbers and emails from your school and/or recruiter, because they will try to get a hold of you.

​@@mythosthebearSo sorry you had to go through all of that. I recently did a midnight run as well. :( Though I'm hoping to go back again next year & work for a friend of a friend who runs a nice hagwon, with no nonsense. If you don't mind me asking, is there a way you can know for certain that you aren't blacklisted by Korean immigration? I see people online saying that the stories about being blacklisted by immigration after a midnight run are all made-up, but do you know if there's a way to know for certain if I'm blacklisted? I'd really just like to know if I can go back & try again next year.

@@MalcolmMacgregor The only thing I can think of is checking with the embassy. I would assume you would be notified if you weren't allowed to work in the country.

​@@mythosthebear I see. Is there a way I could contact the embassy without sounding suspicious? I assume you probably don't want them to know you did a runner. 😅

@@MalcolmMacgregor Hmmm. I really don't know. Perhaps mention you previously worked there and wanted to make sure your new application is correct? Or ask if there have been any changes/updates to the visa process?

I'm so sorry this is happening. It's definitely not an ideal situation, but if she's having doubts or experiencing harm to her emotional, mental, and/or physical health, she definitely needs to leave. I left on a long weekend, so I had plenty of time to pack and leave. I would suggest she book a ticket asap and see if she has some friends, preferably not from the hagwon, to help her pack or assist in getting rid of items she doesn't need. I'm not particularly sure about the money aspect, but I know there are some services that allow you to transfer money from Korean accounts to a foreign account with minimal fees. However, I also know a lot of people advise closing your account before leaving. If possible, maybe try to schedule it to occur right after a paycheck is deposited?

@@mythosthebear She’s back! Yay! Expensive lesson but live and learn.

Anton, there are tons of private schools in the city and they are constantly looking for employees. However, the school year starts around March, I want to say, so if they're looking for you to start other than for the beginning of the school year, chances are they're in a bind due to poor employee retention. That doesn't bode well for you as a potential employee. Additionally, make sure you have everything spelled out in plain English - if they tell you something means xyz, have them add that exact wording to the contract or in a letter of explanation signed by the director so you can hold them to it. Always ask to speak to a new teacher and an outgoing teacher if possible, that way you can get a good idea of the environment. If the school is constantly backtracking, not listening, or acts shady, cut contact and look elsewhere.

If you're planning to stay, try to negotiate with your director to get a letter of release. ALWAYS have your phone on you and record any conversation - if you're going to ask something, even if it's benign like paper or pencils, make sure you record because you never know when they'll just pull you into a meeting or say something you can use against them. If you're not planning to stay, don't worry about it. Hop on a plane and never look back. Block them and their numbers on all platforms and devices and move on.

You are so sweet and awesome! Thank you girly! Keep making videos!!=)🙏🧡

That sucks. I heard EPIK is usually pretty good. Hope things work out for you in the future.

Bears hibernate! Hibernation Station!

Thanks! They were from the Axent Wear kickstarter about 8 years ago (fulfillment in 2014-5?).

Yes. I was in quarantine/isolation with another family member, so you're required to wear masks when near each other to limit exposure in case one of you is infected.

@@mythosthebear same happened with me. One of us got Covid-19; wearing masks and keeping our distance and disinfecting things we touched before and after worked to prevent the other person from getting it. And believe me; you don't want to get it, it's nothing like the flu.

Ya! There was sound!!! It wasn't the best, but it was there.