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tagastelum
Joined: 09 Jun 2006
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Location: Delegaci�n Cuauht�moc | M�XICO DF
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 Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: Mexico vs. Korea |
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I've almost reached my 4 year anniversary of teaching and living in Mexico and I've just started asking myself: why do I stay here?
Sure, I have some great friends and life in Mexico as a whole is pretty good. I hate living in Monterrey, but if I were to move to another part of the republic, could I make any more $$$ than I'm making now?
I finally started wandering around other message boards here on Dave's and the siren song of Seoul is starting to sound interesting. Higher salary, paid accommodation, lower cost of living...is this for real? Have any of you Mexico pros also worked in Korea? What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance for any input and opinions you would like to share. |
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veroax
Joined: 31 Jan 2007
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Location: Bogot�, Colombia
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I've asked myself these same questions before. Was seriously considering taking a test-prep type position in Seoul, but when it came down to it I just didn't feel like leaving my current situation. It's hard to know when it's time for change when you're generally happy with what you've got. But there is a lingering voice in my head that reminds me... a stint in Korea and I can go to grad school stress free, or even return to Mexico with some money in the bank.
It would be interesting to hear comparisons from someone who's lived in both places. From what I gather, life in Korea isn't without it's complications. |
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Snowmeow
Joined: 03 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Life in Korea is very simple unless your boss is screwing you. If it's more complicated, it's only because there are more options, and money brings choices. There's not much to worry about over there. I can't compare since I have only lived in Korea. |
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dixie
Joined: 23 Apr 2006
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Location: D.F
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Snowmeow wrote: |
| Life in Korea is very simple unless your boss is screwing you. If it's more complicated, it's only because there are more options, and money brings choices. There's not much to worry about over there. I can't compare since I have only lived in Korea. |
What did you enjoy about living there? And why? |
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Snowmeow
Joined: 03 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| dixie wrote: |
| Snowmeow wrote: |
| Life in Korea is very simple unless your boss is screwing you. If it's more complicated, it's only because there are more options, and money brings choices. There's not much to worry about over there. I can't compare since I have only lived in Korea. |
What did you enjoy about living there? And why? |
I enjoyed the food because it was delicious but I don't have sophisticated tastes. I will eat anything somebody else has prepared. The excellent public transportation made travel easy. It's very modern, at least in the big cities and I like technology . I enjoyed the milder winter compared to home, and some of the students were very nice. Japan is nearby so it's a travel option that's affordable on Korea pay. Also I felt safe almost anywhere I went which is neat since I am 5'1" .
I wouldn't say I enjoyed the culture. It's ok just not something I would promote as a plus to living there.
I've often told others that one thing I really appreciated about Korean people was that I never felt like I was being ripped off just for being a foreigner. They would charge me the same price, no more than if I was Korean. Not so in some other parts of Asia. |
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Mr. Kalgukshi
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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| If you wish to discuss living and teaching in Korea, please do it on the Korean Job Forums. Separate registration is required. |
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