Hi everyone! I was hoping someone could clarify a concern I have.
On the form we’re supposed to submit by April 14th to accept or reject our JET Program status, I noticed that if you're waitlisted and accept, but then withdraw later (whether because you get placed and cannot go, or a spot opens up but you decline), you may be financially penalized.
This is a bit intimidating. I’m currently job hunting, and while I’m interested in the program, I’m worried that if I accept the waitlist but end up accepting a job offer before a JET placement comes through, I won’t be able to go. Or if I get placed in a very rural location and have to turn it down, it seems like there could still be a penalty?
Does anyone know how heavy the penalty actually is? Is it just flight-related or something more? Any insight or experience with this situation would be appreciated — it feels kind of suffocating trying to make the right call.
Thanks in advance!
by Key-Plantain1548