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RadicalRyan
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 Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: $1000, enough to start? |
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I have a Cambodian wife 6 months pregnant, and I'm American. She lives in Phnom Penh. Unfortunately, I'm in Korea teaching English to support her and save money. I'm finding work and life in Korea to be almost unbearable. I would go back to Cambodia in a heartbeat if only I knew the amount of money I was bringing were safe to start.
Would it be reasonable to arrive in Cambodia the second week of April, with between between $1000 and $1400? With each extra month I work in Korea, I can add about $800 to that amount, but I would rather not stay a single day longer than I have to. When is it safe to go?
Her monthly expenses are about $310, not including food. Having the baby in July will cost about $200-$300. I have a B.S. degree, TEFL certificate, and about 2 years of ESL experience. Should I just go? |
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saint57
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| I have just one question. How the heck can you be married to a Cambodian woman and not know the answer to this? |
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Gordon
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| saint57 wrote: |
| I have just one question. How the heck can you be married to a Cambodian woman and not know the answer to this? |
I agree.
Still you have a couple more months before the baby is born, make as much as possible now, you won't in Cambodia. You should be able to save far more than $800/month in Korea, work your butt off. Taking care of a baby is a lot more work than teaching in Korea or anywhere for that matter (I have 3 young ones myself). |
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mlomker
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: $1000, enough to start? |
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Considering the earnings difference, you'd be nuts to not stay for a bit. You'll undoubtedly want to be home for the birth, but until then make some money.
Gordon, he said he was supporting her and saving money. If he were just saving then he would be able to save a lot more, I'd imagine. |
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Serious_Fun
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 3:36 am Post subject: Re: $1000, enough to start? |
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joesped
Joined: 21 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: south korea?? |
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if you dont mind, please tell me why you dont like working in south korea, and what city?
I am talking to people there now, and wonder about it???
thank you, Joe |
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Keithbrooks
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:07 am Post subject: Re: $1000, enough to start? |
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| RadicalRyan wrote: |
Would it be reasonable to arrive in Cambodia the second week of April, with between between $1000 and $1400? With each extra month I work in Korea, I can add about $800 to that amount, but I would rather not stay a single day longer than I have to. When is it safe to go?
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I wouldn't come here with less than 5,000 US. You can live ok for 1,500 when you get here, but it depends on your spending habits. Remember you have to take care of a family and that means they want you to spend money on them.
Save as much as you can and go here, get a job BEFORE you spend any money you don't need to.
Calculate 10-11 weeks after December 6 for the new school year. Come a few days before the school year and you will get a job guaranteed.
Keith |
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