X was employed in the maintenance department for years, until that Friday afternoon when “The Manta Man”  told him;

"From now on, you're going to take care of my restaurant. If you disagree, I don't have a job for you anymore ".

 

In a relationship,  but not officially married to a Yapese with a stepson and a young son, X didn't have any other choice but to accept the will of  "The Manta Man". 

 

For over a decade, X's work permit renewal mentioned "maintenance staff," while in reality, he was employed in the restaurant. By no means did he have the qualifications or experience to obtain a work permit for that position. 

 

But X was lucky and is now enjoying his FSM Social Security pension based on an incorrect work permit.

 

Just before his retirement, X  got officially married to his Yapese partner. At that point, "The Manta Man" suggested that X transfer his work permit based on being married to a Yapese/FSM citizen instead of being linked to his employment. X refused, not only because the transfer of the work permit would cost him US$1,000, but also afraid that that so short before his retirement, the incorrect work permit linked to his employment would be discovered. 

 

Can’t blame X for that, but it also shows in this example that “The Manta Man” has been disrespecting the Yap State and FSM National immigration/labor laws for years.