The Risks of Absconding: The Harsh Reality for Seasonal Workers in Korea
The Risks of Absconding: The Harsh Reality for Seasonal Workers in Korea By Majella P. Pagayon In an interview with Ms . Yvette Jaymalin , who works at the Seasonal Worker Office , she shared insights into the growing issue of seasonal workers absconding from their contracts and the severe consequences they face. The Temptation to Escape One of the main reasons seasonal workers flee their jobs is the lure of better opportunities outside. According to her , as soon as these workers arrive in Korea, they are immediately exposed to tempting offers of higher salaries and better working conditions. Some are even personally picked up by individuals promising them better-paying jobs. However, instead of improving their lives, many of them end up as TNT (an informal term for undocumented workers in Korea), leading to a downward spiral of financial and legal troubles. The Harsh Reality of Illegal Employment Unfortunately, many of these workers fall victim to exploitation and ...