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greg1973
Joined: 11 Jun 2003
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 5:07 am Post subject: How much money to find work in SEOUL? |
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much money I will need to come to SEOUL, look for a job, do the visa run, work the first month untill I get paid.
Any personal experiences?
And is it difficult for a SEOUL virgin to look for a job whilst in Seoul?
cheers
Greg |
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rawiri
Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Location: Lovely day for a fire drill.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 5:55 am Post subject: |
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i came with 1100 us, that was more than enough, but knew some fellas and they put me up till i had a job with accommodation sussed. if you dont know anybody that can help you out in terms of accomodation then i would think at least 11-1200 us. |
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Homer Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 6:17 am Post subject: |
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You will need a minimum of 1 million dollars US in various currencies to get things started.
It is also recommended by the AWDA (Anda World of Doom Agency) that you bring the following:
1- A nuclear shelter
2- A full bio-chem suit
3- Supplies to last out the inevitable nuclear winter
Others also recommend you bring parts of your very own country with you..a simple city block should fo the trick you just level a part of seoul (call the AWDA they will gladly help) and super-impose your own city block over the rubble..do not allow any koreans into this perimeter as this would shatter the home away from home reality you will have created.
Then dig a tunnel from your house to your school so you encounter no koreans to and from work.
Thats about it.
Oh and in all seriousness...the 1000 US figure is just about right if you have a job in hand and your school is putting you up in an appartment...good luck! |
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briguy
Joined: 01 May 2003 Location: Rochester, NY
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GirlFromMars
Joined: 15 May 2003 Location: Corea do Sul
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks BriGuy, that's helpful to know. I've read all those threads but it's good to have them summarised since I usually suffer from information overload syndrome and keep meaning to work it out some other time. |
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briguy
Joined: 01 May 2003 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Hey GFM,
I tend to obsesively research the "things" that I get into and plans that I have (that is where the list of links came from). So, I am compiling my own little "cheat sheet for Korea." Basically, its a combination of posts from Daves, books, teacher websites etc. Each section will have a summary, a list of "things to remember" and some pertinant posts along with the links. I am hoping it will help out other newbies as well and I should be able to add onto it in the future.
Glad it was helpfull!!
Brian |
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2003 6:04 am Post subject: Just did it |
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I just did it. I spent about 600,000 won in a week. Burned a lot more than needed on food, taxis, and hanging out with friends in Itaewon. I'm not including the 1.3 million I dropped on a scooter. I found a semi-decent job (I hope) and a place to stay. Realtor fees are 200,000 won, by the way.
You can find a job in a day here... don't. Take some time (unless you get lucky right away). |
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kylehawkins2000
Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 2:28 am Post subject: |
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If you're relatively frugal you shouldn't have any problem surviving for a month on $1000 Canadian. |
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