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BLAH · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 29

i have just returned from south america. i found it to be very nice with many oppurtunities. just no stable work or health insurance. im broke back in america working to save for the next exodus. i have been applying with corps in japan and taiwan. just needed some advice on which would be better for someone like me. not trying to spend a lot(of course) to get there and get set up. by the way, i have a b.a. in business and no tefl cert. taiwan seems to be a better choice b/c of lower cost of living and similar wages to japan. any advice would be appreciated

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

You can save more in Taiwan - but the environment in most places in Taiwan is pretty horrible - pollution, more pollution. crazy scooter traffic, and generally boring environment and people.

Japan is much cleaner, nicer and less polluted. If you can get a job in Japan, I would go there, despite the lower savings, as the quality of life in Japan is much higher compared with Taiwan.

I am now in Korea, and I would place Korea half way between Taiwan and Japan, but definetely better than Taiwan.

Ghost in Korea

Serious_Fun · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita

BLAH · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 29

i am also thinking about the accessibility of beaches in taiwan, thats whats alluring.

Serious_Fun · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita

Miyazaki · Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 635 Location: My Father's Yacht

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

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Tiger Beer · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 778 Location: Hong Kong

I don't think Taiwan is THAT bad. I'll have to get back down there and check it out.

I've been in Korea for years, and Seoul is a great place for me. Too many years here, and I'd like to check out either Taiwan or Japan for the living experience.